I found it relatively easy to decide which
course to do, it was where to go which I found harder to decide. As good as a
course might be, I think it is equally important to live in a town or a city
which you can relate to.
The
main reason for going to university is to get an academic qualification, but
personally, I think that the social side of things and developing as a person
are equally important. The good thing about university life is that you are left
to your own devices, unlike school, where you're told what to do and how to do
it. It's important to socialise and meet new friends. lt takes some people
longer than others. If a student has any problems, about anything, there's
student counselling available at all universities, where they try and help out
as much as possible. I've been a volunteer for our Student Counselling Scheme
for some time now. I've found it very rewarding, not only with helping other
students through university life but also as an extra-curricular activity.
I'm in
my second year, so I share a house with friends. It was difficult at first,
what with doing your own washing, ironing and cooking, but you soon get used to
it. Last year I would just eat chips and beans and spend the rest of my money
on beer, but this year I'm trying to cut down on the chips and beans and eat a
bit more healthily. It's great living in rented accommodation, but sometimes
you can have problems with landlords. If you do have any, there's a Student
Welfare Service, which advises you on what to do if you have a problem.
You
have to learn to balance your academic work and social life. At first, I spent
too much time going out and hardly any time in the library. You learn from your
mistakes and you soon learn how to balance it all.
I
have a grant, a student loan, money from my parents and various holiday jobs to
keep me going. I worked out that I have pounds 45 per week for living (after
rent). I feel that the financial situation for students is rapidly getting worse.
As grants are decreasing more and more students are relying on student loans
and getting overdrawn. You must be so careful with your money, because one day
you have it, the next you don't.
University has been the best time of my life.
It's three years of hard work and great fun. It's a positive thing to do!
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