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The "Vibe" and Location: Think about your daily life. Do you want a busy city university where you're part of the hustle and bustle, or a quiet campus where everything is in one place? Convenience is a huge factor in how much you’ll enjoy your time there.

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Check the Modules: Don’t just pick a university because of its reputation. Look at what they actually teach in the second and third years, make sure the specific topics interest you, as every uni structures the same course differently.

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Look for Foundation Years: If there is a university you love but your grades are a bit lower than their standard entry, check if they offer a Foundation Year. It’s a brilliant way to get into a uni while getting a bit of extra academic support.

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Having a look online at the different courses that universities offer and see which ones you like the look of. I had a rough idea of the course I wanted to do, but different universities will have different versions of the course and different modules, so have a look and make a short list of which you like the sound of.

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Have a rough idea of where you want to go. I knew I wanted to go to a city where there would be lots of students, rather than a smaller town so this narrowed down my search. I also knew I didn't want to be too far from home, which narrowed down lots of universities too.

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Looking at league tables is helpful too, and they will show you different information which you can use depending on which elements are important to you.

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Looking on places like here, or Student Crowd as they will show you what it is like from a student's perspective which is always good to know. There is also a platform called 'The Ambassador Platform' where you can talk to current students to see if they like the uni and what their experience is like.

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Going to open days is important too as this gives you the best chance to get a feel for the place and see if you like it. You can also chat to lecturers and students to ask any questions there too.