Let's Talk About Uni

Are you worried about the challenges of university study? What is higher education studyactually like?In this episode we get to grips with academic life at university. We hear about real studentexperiences, new ways of studying, managing time, the challenges of assignments andexams - and above all, the help and support that’s there when it’s needed.openlearn.com/university-ready

Are you worried about the cost of going to university? Does it seem like an impossibledream? Will it actually be worth it in the long term - especially as all everyone seems to talkabout these days is student debt?In this episode we tackle money head on. We discuss budgeting, managing your financesand living independently, as well as Student Finance and practical ways to juggle a job andyour studies.openlearn.com/university-ready

University life is a whirlwind of new experiences - which is exciting but also daunting. Areyou worried about meeting new people or where you will be living? In this episode we have an honest chat about the social aspects of university life - thefreshers experience, making friends, living away from home - or indeed, staying at home.University life is not just about study – we share some tips and dispel some myths of thestudent social experience.openlearn.com/university-ready

So, you’ve decided to go for it - but now it’s application time! How do you decide where andwhat to study and choose the right course for you? And where should you start with yourPersonal Statement?In this episode we lead you through the application process, step by step, and share real-lifeexperiences of the application process, from UCAS Fairs to Open Days, to drawing up firmchoices and Clearing. openlearn.com/university-ready

Everyone talks about university being the main academic goal, one that will ultimately lead toa far better career and life opportunities - but does it feel like the right option for you? Does itfeel too scary, daunting, overwhelming, hard, expensive - and would it be worth all the stressand work anyway? There’s so much to consider about whether university life is right for you these days. In thisfirst episode we discuss the range of issues that might help you make that initial decision,covering lots of different experiences. And if you think uni could be right for you, we look athow to go about choosing the university and course that suits you, and a whole lot of otherthings!openlearn.com/university-ready

Are you wondering if university is right for you? Listen to university students currently studying across Wales as they share their experiences. We’ll discuss what uni life is all about, including the application process, managing money, academic study, and adapting to student life.This series is a part of University Ready, a collection of free resources supporting learners getting started with higher education. You can find out more at openlearn.com/university-ready. We also have a Welsh language series called Sgwrsio am Brifysgol wherever you get your podcasts.