University of Reading - 2016 Applicants

I have got a conditional offer today ! Have to get AAA though eeeeekkkk!!

Got an offer for BSc Human & Physical Geography the other day really pleased! Thinking about firming it. But does anyone know what Reading is like for students: is it expensive??

Same here, well done! what were your conditions, if you dont mind me asking?

Got an offer for BSc Human & Physical Geography the other day really pleased! Thinking about firming it. But does anyone know what Reading is like for students: is it expensive??

Hi,

I am currently studying Human and Physical Geography and am in my second year, so I've been living here for over a year and can honestly say Reading as a place is geared up for students. I wouldn't say it's massively expensive but I am from London, so it probably affects my opinion. But there are lots of things that are set up to help students save money. For example the Oracle (the shopping centre) run student nights every term with lots of discounts. The buses that students use have a reduced price ticket.

Also if you are into clubbing and going out there are students nights pretty much every night in one of the nightclubs. There are also plenty of pubs and bars that have student offers or are cheap to start off with.

Also if money is a thing that concerns you, you could look into getting a job. We have the jobshop on campus that can help you find a part time job. There are many flexible jobs on campus (so it means you are only expected to work during term time) such as working in the bars, the campus shop or as a student ambassador, or there are plenty of shops and restaurants in town that offer part time jobs.

Personally I would firm choice it, because I am literally having the best time ever at Reading. If you have any other questions about the geography department, student life, halls or campus, feel free to ask.

Emma
2nd year Human and Physical Geographer

Hi,

I am currently studying Human and Physical Geography and am in my second year, so I've been living here for over a year and can honestly say Reading as a place is geared up for students. I wouldn't say it's massively expensive but I am from London, so it probably affects my opinion. But there are lots of things that are set up to help students save money. For example the Oracle (the shopping centre) run student nights every term with lots of discounts. The buses that students use have a reduced price ticket.

Also if you are into clubbing and going out there are students nights pretty much every night in one of the nightclubs. There are also plenty of pubs and bars that have student offers or are cheap to start off with.

Also if money is a thing that concerns you, you could look into getting a job. We have the jobshop on campus that can help you find a part time job. There are many flexible jobs on campus (so it means you are only expected to work during term time) such as working in the bars, the campus shop or as a student ambassador, or there are plenty of shops and restaurants in town that offer part time jobs.

Personally I would firm choice it, because I am literally having the best time ever at Reading. If you have any other questions about the geography department, student life, halls or campus, feel free to ask.

Emma
2nd year Human and Physical Geographer

I sent my application off to do Building Surveying at Reading at the start of this week, anyone know what the average time it will take to get a decision from the uni???

Hi Emma,

Thank you for you help!
Yes Reading does sound amazing gonna have some serious thinking.

Can I just ask what do you think about the course? I have an offer for the same one. I want to have a range between human and physical but probably more on the human side, is this possible?

And are the admissions department flexible with overall results in August?

Thank you



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Weren't you at my school last week? You came to my school to give a presentation about life at Reading uni.


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Yeah quite possibly, I have done a few school visits in the last few weeks. Do you have any questions or queries I can help you with?

Emma
2nd year Human and Physical Geography

I live in Reading so I actually know most things about Reading, and I applied to reading for Computer Science and got an offer. A question that I could ask is how different is uni life to school life? Obviously we're gonna be more independent and stuff but how much of a step up from school?
Thanks.


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It depends if you are moving out into halls or staying at home? But whatever your answer is, I wouldn't say its a massive step up but it is a change. Like you have to adapt to not knowing where everything is, and get used to getting around campus. You also have to keep organised, like when all your different assignments are due in, because if you hand things in late you loose marks, and you don't have a teacher reminding you all the time to hand it in. I wouldn't say its a daunting amount of change, but there is change. A good thing to remember is that all the first years are in the same boat, and there is lots of support on offer.

Emma
2nd year human and physical geography

I sent my application off on the 9/11/15 and they got back to me on the 12/11/15 so very quickly! But that was to do history

thanks for your reply! I got my offer last night

Applied last night. Fingers crossed guys!! Defo first choice.