42 tips for students, from students, on how to make the most of uni
Students reveal the must-know advice you need to survive uni
There are no better people to advise students on how to make the most of their university experience than students themselves. Here are 42 pieces of advice, tips and tricks from under grads or post-grades, from how to handle a hangover, the best ways to save money, and making sure you get your accommodation deposit back.
Student Tip 1
"Before a night out, make double the amount of dinner you'll eat and save the rest in the fridge – it'll save you from stopping at the kebab shop at 3am!" - Carly Martin, 22, Brunel University, physiotherapy
Student Tip 2
"Keep your bathroom products in your room. Unless you want to get through a bottle of shampoo a week!" - Winnie Agbonlahor, 22, University of Sheffield, journalism and Russian
Student Tip 3
"Purchase Berocca, Dioralyte and Lucozade in enormous quantities to get through hangovers." - Jess Story, 22, Roehampton University, PGCE (teacher training)
Student Tip 4
"Don't sign up for every society at the Activities Fair. You'll be bombarded with emails all year" - Florence Kennedy, 19, Swansea University, English
Student Tip 5
"Take photos of your student house when you move in and again when you move out. It'll help with any disputes over deposits." - Ceri Tupper, 23, University of Liverpool, veterinary science
Student Tip 6
"You can never have too much fancy dress! Make a dressing-up box in your flat – it'll come in useful." - Georgie Leggate, 23, London City University, broadcast journalism
Student Tip 7
"Be careful about who you choose to live with. I moved in with a guy who was a great friend but who turned out to be unbelievably messy. It caused so many arguments and now we're nowhere near as close." - Kim Parslow, 21, University of Gloucestershire, graphic design
Student Tip 8
"Buy loads of throws and rugs. You'll need them to cover up manky student sofas and carpets!" - Andrea Anzola, 25, London College of Fashion, fashion makeup
Student Tip 9
"Get loads of old, fun photos and posters printed off and cover your bedroom walls in them. Great for an instant pick-me-up!" -Emma Thomas, 21, University of Worcester, nursing
Student Tip 10
"It took me until third year to realise that investing in a mini fridge for your room to stop your food from getting stolen was the best advice." - Laura Tuner, 20, Cardiff University, law
Student Tip 11
"Line your stomach with pasta before a night out." - Gillian Morgan, 22, Brunel University, law
Student Tip 12
"Got to the library late and no books left? Google Books and Google Scholar are your best friend!" - Hazel Gough, 21, University of Winchester, primary education
Student Tip 13
"Make sure you have a hot-water bottle, blankets and lots of soup for the winter – you'll need it in student housing where no one can afford heating!" - Gemma Summons, 21, Cardiff University, medicine
Student Tip 14
"Carry a condom." - Angela Yussuff, 24, London Metropolitan University, human nutrition and journalism
Student Tip 15
"Don't use Wikipedia as a source in essays. I learnt the hard way!" - Sarah Butcher, 21, University of Manchester, business studies
Student Tip 16
"Eat fruit and veg. Your body will appreciate it when everything else it gets is either pasta or alcohol." - Ashley Palmer, 25, London College of Fashion, history of fashion
Student Tip 17
"Sign up for emails from as many discount websites as possible. The best are myvouchercodes.co.uk and moneysavingexpert.com." - Louise Burt, 22, University of Nottingham, English
Student Tip 18
"Buy your books second-hand online for cheaper. It doesn't matter what condition they're in, as long as it's the right edition." - Jordan Gould, 21, Swansea University, American studies
Student Tip 19
"Never go shopping when you're hungry. You'll spend a fortune!" Grace Jones, 25, University of Sheffield, journalism
"Go supermarket shopping with a friend and take advantage of the 2-for-1s!" - Terry Boscow, 21, Brunel University, law
Student Tip 20
"Keep a full set of playing cards in your room. That way you're always ready for impromptu drinking games." - Richard Panniers, 20, University of Manchester, economics and economic history
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