Can I Afford to go to University?

Can I Make the Leap to Higher Academic Study?

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

Can I Afford to go to University?

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

Will I Fit Into Student Life?

University life is a whirlwind of new experiences - which is exciting but also daunting. Are you 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 - the freshers 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 the student social experience. openlearn.com/university-ready

How Do I Get Through The Application Process?

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

Is University Right For Me?

Everyone talks about university being the main academic goal, one that will ultimately lead to a far better career and life opportunities - but does it feel like the right option for you? Does it feel too scary, daunting, overwhelming, hard, expensive - and would it be worth all the stress and work anyway? There’s so much to consider about whether university life is right for you these days. In this first 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 at how to go about choosing the university and course that suits you, and a whole lot of other things! openlearn.com/university-ready