Should I move to a university that is far away?

I’m more concerned about how I will be able to get an earning/job from a place I’ve never been to before, I want to move and live on campus since it makes me feel more adventurous to try new things but the only thing that is stopping me is my concern about getting a job. I’ve been looking online for jobs but knowing that I will be unable to start until roughly august 2024 makes me less to be chosen as an applicant

Hi @Kimmkimmsaidhii,

Obviously you clearly want to move away for university and the job situation is your issue.
So my advice would be have a look on the university/universities website and see if you can find any information about careers there.

For example, with Edge Hill it mentions jobs that are available on campus to students and these usually become available around September and October and are great for students who are living on campus these include helping out on open days and this could be showing people round, allowing someone to see your room or helping out for your course department. Others include helping at the vendors there as well such as Mcolls or Subway.

Another tip would be go to the open days and ask the current students who show you around maybe about the job opportunities within the town or city that the university is or if the university has any jobs available and when you can become aware of those. Also, whilst on an open-day you could walk round the town/city and see what places are around such as shops, pubs and restaurants which if you have experience in any of these may come in useful.

However, if you don't wish to wait till an open day you could see if there is an area on the website to ask any current students questions for example with Edge Hill there is The Ambassador Platform which if you were coming to Edge Hill you could then have your question answered.

Lastly, the careers team will likely also be really useful if you are struggling to get a job as they can help with many things such as looking through your CV and giving any tips on improving this or doing mock interviews to help provide you with the appropriate answers and some confidence.

I hope this all helped, let me know if you have any other questions!

Rebecca
2nd Year Geoenvironmental Hazards Student

What if I do want to go to the open days but the university is too far? Such as 4-6 hours away from where I live? Should I go for it?