{"id":7215,"date":"2022-06-01T16:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherpr.com\/?p=7215"},"modified":"2023-12-28T18:29:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T18:29:55","slug":"preparing-for-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherpr.com\/en\/preparing-for-university\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips to Prepare for University Physically and Mentally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The time between securing a spot at your university of choice and the first day itself can be seriously stressful. Of course, there\u2019s the celebrating on results day but then it can feel like a no man\u2019s land until the big day when you actually begin your course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prepare for University Life?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It goes without saying that you\u2019ve got to prepare. But what does preparing for university life actually look like? Tick off this list to get yourself physically and mentally prepared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cover everything from how to prevent homesickness to how to send luggage within UK<\/a> and other items. Here\u2019s your tips to prepare for university!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start preparing early <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First up, you\u2019ll need to decide when to set yourself the \u2018preparing for university\u2019 challenge. The truth is that the earlier you start the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst you can leave it to a few weeks before, spreading the task out over a couple of months is our first tip for protecting your mental health. You\u2019ll avoid last-minute panic and avoidable stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your reading early<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most university course departments will send out a course reading list ahead of time. To give yourself a major advantage start working your way through these books and textbooks whilst you wait for your course to begin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the perfect time between finishing school and starting at university to tick off this bit of university preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be doing your future self a huge favour and lightening your workload. Plus, it\u2019ll be much harder to carve out a few hours of reading between hangovers and parties! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get organised <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways of preparing for university is to choose a physical planner<\/a> or download an organisation app on your phone. You\u2019ll be surprised at how quickly it\u2019ll fill up with social plans and lectures. Without any method of organisation it\u2019ll be easy to fall behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another part of getting organised is figuring out a budget. This will be hard to do speculatively without knowing what you\u2019ll be spending on nights out and other miscellaneous items. But if you can get a rough plan down this will help to give you a steer once you get to university. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider holding off on a job <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might\u2019ve heard that the best move is to get a job as soon as you get to university. So you may have thought that part of preparing for university would be to start sending out applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBut if it\u2019s financially viable, we\u2019d suggest holding off on taking a part-time job until you\u2019ve settled into your course. The time requirements might be steeper than you have imagined and you won\u2019t want your work to suffer because you have limited availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On another note, it can also be overwhelming to get to grips with a brand new course and job at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn basic cooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t a keen cook, there\u2019s no point in attempting to become proficient before your course starts. But you\u2019d do well to add some basic recipes to your preparing for university checklist<\/a>. Even if you\u2019re in catered accommodation, it\u2019ll be handy to master a few simple and affordable dishes<\/a> you can make in a pinch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register with a GP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Physical illness and mental health struggles mean that registering with a GP<\/a> will be invaluable. This kind of life admin seems like a hassle but it really pays off. Whilst doing this it\u2019s also a good idea to look up a local dentist and join a local library too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up a student bank account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is another life admin task that you could do once you get to university but it\u2019ll be much less stressful if done in advance. Also, if you\u2019re applying for loans or any kind of overdrafts you don\u2019t want to leave it too close to your course in case you don\u2019t receive sign-off in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This might even be an important and necessary step for preparing for a university interview to prove you will be able to pay for your university accommodation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevent homesickness <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A natural part of starting university will be feeling homesick<\/a>. Try and arrange regular calls with family and friends, facetime is even better, when you start university. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of preparing for university try to arrange some meaningful time with your family and friends before you leave. Also planning some trips back home once you\u2019ve started your course will also give you something to focus on and lessen the homesickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advice for mature students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a mature student returning to university or going for the first time, you might be staying in a private house rather than halls of residence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that case, it\u2019ll be a good idea to familiarise yourself with how the bills are currently set up. Another tip for mature students is to join your university\u2019s social media groups to connect with other mature students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut yourself some slack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t expect to be amazing at all aspects of your course. The first year of university will be about honing in on writing techniques, learning how to be analytical, and crafting compelling work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019ll be course modules and parts of your course that you don\u2019t excel at – and that\u2019s okay. You\u2019ll get the chance to specialise in future years so don\u2019t panic if you don\u2019t get it all right straight away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sort out packing and transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, a huge part of preparing for university is packing. We\u2019ve put together a whole packing checklist<\/a> for you to tick off here. Once you\u2019re all packed up you\u2019ll need to ship your items.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sherpr can take the hassle out of this prep step – simply get a quote online, pack your items, and our student shipping<\/a> service will get them to your university accommodation at a pre-agreed time. You can even track your items in transit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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