Struggling with my university choices

I am the most indecisive person and I can't figure out which university is for me. I have managed to do most of the 'narrowing it down' part but am unable to find honest views about the uni's left and which has a good society life as well.

I want to do children's nursing and these are my choices:
Manchester
Birmingham
Southampton
York
Nottingham

So if you can help me in any way possible , i.e. pros and cons, i'd really appreciate your assistance xx

(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 1

Lidan Wang

You are so good, you are able to apply for Oxford nursing, it is a good choice

Reply 2

harrysbar

Original post by hhollyb

Surely you don't need to narrow it down so much at this stage since you apply to 5 unis through UCAS? See what offers you get back and I imagine there is an interview for children's nursing so you can see what sort of vibe you get from that or from attending Open Days.

I will just note that Southampton and York won't be as lively as the others, and York is the most attractive city (in my opinion) but really you need to visit the ones that most interest you.

Reply 3

McGinger

How to Avoid 5 Rejections - read the section about making sure you have a range of grade requirements and an obvious Insurance - https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/apply/how-to-avoid-getting-five-university-rejections

Remember that for Nursing 'which Uni' is totally irrelevant as all Nursing courses are accredited and the NHS will not care where you trained - so avoid any fixation with RG or 'top' Unis. Also, Nursing degrees are not 'normal' courses where you have a few turorials and lectures a week and lots of free time - you will be working full shifts on wards from early days - so 'social life' may not be as you expect it. However, suggestions for a fun place to live include Brighton or Plymouth.

Reply 4

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by harrysbar

I will just note that Southampton and York won't be as lively as the others, and York is the most attractive city (in my opinion) but really you need to visit the ones that most interest you.

I've visited York a few times over recent years on different days and different times of year and it is always lively. With two unis and being a tourist town, there is a lot going on. Also, has great transport links being on the east coast mainline.

Reply 5

hhollyb

Original post by Lidan Wang

You are so good, you are able to apply for Oxford nursing, it is a good choice

thank you for the suggestion, but there isn't that course there (plus i reckon that i'd have no chance of getting in aha)

Reply 6

hhollyb

Original post by harrysbar

that would be the case but none of the ones i've listed are my insurance unis. i have 3/4 insurance choices but can only select one of those (staffordshire, brighton or northumbria)
thank you for that information about SH & York, i think i might go to SH's open day this saturday as you may be right, it could help.

Reply 7

hhollyb

Original post by normaw

oh wow, i didn't know there was much to do there because i imagined it to be small and have more of a countryside vibe so thank you!
but two unis??

Reply 8

hhollyb

Original post by McGinger

honestly thank you so much, it's very insightful and that link is highly useful :smile:

you mentioned the 'social life' might not be what i expect it to be...does that mean my timetable will be very jam packed and i would not have many opportunities to join clubs and societies?

Reply 9

Staffordshire University

Official Rep

Original post by hhollyb

Hi @hhollyb

It's great to hear we're one of your insurance choices. Just a quick one to let you know that we have an open day on 2 Oct if you wanted to know more about our course/campus - you can sign up here.

Please give me a shout if you have any Qs about our course.

Thanks and good luck!

Amy

Reply 10

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper