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What do you wish you knew before applying to Uni?
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living away from home for university- pros / cons, advice ?
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I took a gap year and now I feel behind
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Withdrawn from medicine for attendance - help!
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Wearing a hat in lectures and classrooms?
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Got a 2:2 in my Pharmacy degree
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How to study at university?
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What do I actually need for Uni?
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Missed out on first year experience, any advice?
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Options after failing foundation year at UoM for EEE
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Home vs student accom
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Feels like I’ve hit a wall - anyone else feel this way?
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failing my course
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Should I Appeal an Academic Misconduct Finding at a UK University?
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Will I be an outcast in uni if I don’t use social media?
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What's uni actually like?
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