University Life

Richlo

How do you find University life?

Reply 1

Manchester Met - Student Rep

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by Richlo

How do you find University life?

Hey,
My university life is pretty chill, though it can get chaotic sometimes, lol
I guess that's probably because I'm trying to juggle too many assessments while balancing my personal life! Joking aside, in general, uni life has been okay. I have about four months left until I finish, so I feel pretty good about it! I’ve achieved a lot, learned a ton, met some great people, and definitely made some mistakes along the way. But yeah, that’s how I’d summarise my uni journey. What about yours?
Rachel
(Third year)
Undergraduate Multimedia Journalism

Reply 2

hallamstudents

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by Richlo

How do you find University life?

Hi!

I really like university life. I have had lots of fun over the last few years and really enjoy being at uni and living with my friends.

This year has been a lot more chilled for me and I have really liked it so far. Me and my housemates will watch tv together, cook together and we still do go out. I really enjoy the aspect of living with friends as it's something you don't often do any other time really.

I also like the independence that you get from living at uni. You learn to cook for yourself, clean for yourself and I really like it. It is also up to you to sort things out and make sure you are getting things done which I quite like too.

I also really like being a part of societies and going to events that my uni puts on. They often do fun events where you can meet people and try something new so I always enjoy doing things like this.

Of course it does also get stressful, especially around deadline times but I try to manage my time well so I can get everything done and still get to do fun things too!

Lucy -SHU student ambassador 🙂

Reply 3

UniLancashire

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by Richlo

How do you find University life?

Hi @Richlo

Some great responses already! I graduated from university last year but here's my university life experience. For me, I didn't know what to expect due to being the first person in my family to go to university. I really enjoyed being a student both when it comes to studying and experiencing the campus and new city. There is so much that is available for students to do from events organised by the uni or the students' union to having days out with friends.

Something that I did was go to as many events as I could fit in my time. Get yourself out there! Freshers’ week was great to attend and get a flavour of student life but I thought that I would make all my friends during that week but there are many other events and opportunities to make friends. Something I learnt by starting uni is to be more patient. It's okay for things to take time, we are all different and adjusting to change.

I found that working part time really helped me with time management, I kept more organised, and I met more people I call friends even now after graduating and not working there anymore. It allowed me to see friends whilst working and earning money which was a bonus. Another thing I would suggest is familiarise yourself with student services available to you such as wellbeing or financial support. I had a good experience with student services and would recommend it but it's good even knowing where they are and who you can go to if you need support or advice when the times comes around. Make the most of the services and facilities available to you.

Many students go out and I was one of them. Going clubbing was a lot more frequent during my first year and then I went out less and less. Drinking and clubbing isn't for everyone so there are many other things to do, so don't feel like you need to do things you don't enjoy to fit in or make friends. I would also like to add that it's important to take time for yourself. University and all the socialising can be draining so it's important to take regular breaks to keep motivated and time to recharge.

University life for me was very much about figuring myself, getting more confident and being independent. Experiment and try new things from how you revise to the meals you cook and activities you take part in. Lastly, I would say that the university experience you have is what you make from it. The amount of effort you put in is important as is being yourself! As stressful life and university can sometimes be, there are many great positives to student life.

You can find out more and explore what student life is like here at the University of Lancashire: Student Life - Costs, Entertainment, Support & More

Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 4

LJMUStudentReps

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Hi there,

For me, uni was a big change from school or college — it comes with more freedom, but also more responsibility. Here’s what I’ve noticed so far:

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Time management is on you. You’ll have lectures (big groups) and seminars/workshops (smaller groups), but outside that, it’s down to you to plan your own study time. It can feel overwhelming at first, but you get more independent control over your schedule.

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Independent study is key. There’s not always set homework. You’re expected to read chapters, papers, or explore topics yourself, then bring your thoughts to seminars for discussion. It’s challenging at first but really helps you take ownership of your learning.

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University life goes beyond studying. Living independently, societies, part-time jobs, volunteering, gym, social events are all part of the experience. Balancing work and fun helps make uni feel less stressful.

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Lecturers are less hands-on. They’re there to support you, but you need to reach out if you need help.

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Assignments can be tailored to your interests. Many tasks allow you to choose your own examples or topics, which makes research more enjoyable and helps develop critical thinking.

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Support is available everywhere. From academic help to mental health, careers, welfare, and part-time jobs, there’s a department or team for almost anything you might need.

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Grading works differently. Typically anything above 40% passes a module. First-year grades often don’t count toward your final degree, so it’s normal if your results aren’t perfect at first. Feedback is really useful for improving.

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Attendance still matters. Missing lectures too often can lead to meetings or warnings. Even if a topic seems boring, attending can be worth it for discussions or guest speakers.

Overall, uni is a mix of freedom, responsibility, and opportunity. It’s a big step up, but it’s really rewarding 🙂

Megan (LJMU Rep)

Reply 5

ErasistratusV

The above is good and solid advice I'd widely agree with.

I would also say that the focus should be less on learning merely to pass exams and more on long-term retention and recalling content that is likely to be useful to you in future endeavours. Learn not for University but for what comes after. This is especially important in vocational type courses.

Reply 6

De Montfort University

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by Richlo

How do you find University life?

Hi there! 😊

University life at DMU is generally a really positive mix of academic support, social opportunities and a welcoming campus atmosphere. Students often say they enjoy:

🎓 Supportive teaching – Lecturers are approachable, and there’s lots of academic help available, including the library, workshops and one-to-ones.

🏫 A friendly campus – Because the campus is compact and everything’s close together, it’s easy to settle in and meet people.

💼 Great opportunities – Things like placements, the careers team, and DMU Global trips are popular and help students build experience alongside their studies.

🎉 Student life – Leicester is a very student-friendly city with loads of places to eat, shop and socialise. The Students’ Union also runs societies, events and support services.

Everyone’s experience is different, of course, but many students find that they settle in quickly and feel part of a community.

Reply 7

EssexStudentRep

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by Richlo

How do you find University life?

Hi @Richlo 👋

I find my university life pretty relaxed to be honest! I tend to split my week through classes, evenings with roommates and weekends watching movies or going out with family and friends. My evenings usually consist of studying and then chilling with my roommates and friends over or an occasional party at the end of the week with others! As long as you keep up with your coursework and stay on top of things, you can have a vibrant social life as well 😃

Essex Student Rep- Lavanya 💜