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University: Explained- The Differences Between College and University

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Hello and welcome back to another blog post in our series ‘University: Explained’. New intern Faryal will be talking through the similarities and differences between College and University, including things such as cost, lessons and extracurricular activities.

University: Explained- Open Days

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Hello and welcome back to another blog post in our series ‘University: Explained’. Today we’ll be finding out more about University Open Days. You may have already heard about Open Days or been told by your teachers to go to some. However, what are Open Days? How do they help you prepare for applying to university? Is it worth travelling across the country to attend Open Days? We’ll be answering these questions and more in this blog post!

University: Explained- University Accommodation

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There can be a lot of things to think about when preparing to apply for university, which can be especially confusing if you don't know anyone who has gone to university before! In the newest instalment of our series 'University: Explained', we talk through all things University Accommodation, from the different types of places you can stay, to the differences between catered and uncatered halls and the key student halls areas in Manchester!

University: Explained- Choosing a Course and University

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There can be a lot of things to think about when preparing to apply for university, which can be especially confusing if you don't know anyone who has gone to university before! In the first instalment of our new series 'University: Explained' we talk through how to choose the right university and course for you to help you in your decision-making process.