When you start your course

Starting university is a new experience for all students. To help you settle in and get the very best from the experience support can include:

Meetings with the Care Leaver Co-ordinator at intervals that suit you
A Welcome Pack of essentials such as cutlery and crockery
Tailored financial advice
Access to workshops which may be of interest such as confidence building, anxiety, stress management, time management and relaxation
Opportunities to meet new friends through activities and clubs and societies run by Student Life or the Students’ Union
Help in applying to financial help such as the Access to Learning Fund and Emergency Loans
Help in accessing study skills help
Help in finding work - be it vacation work, part time work or placements