Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University from FutureLearn

Week 1: Ready – Uni culture Week 2: Set – Being independent at uni Week 3: Go – To university and beyond Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for anyone considering or soon to be enrolling at university. Parents and supporters may also find this course useful to gaina better understanding of what living at university entails, andthe sources of support that are available to students throughout their undergraduate career. You can use the hashtag #livesmart to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

What is Higher Education?
Discovering the difference between Further Education and Higher Education
Understanding what an academic community is and how you’re part of it
Knowing the people around you
Practicalities: Accommodation, budgeting, food
Socialising: What’s available for you
Networking and developing connections in and out of uni
Wellbeing: Exploring the support and resources available at university
Work/life balance
Gaining and developing your personal and professional skills
Finding opportunities in and out of university
Knowing how you can make the most of your experience at uni

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Essential preparation for university life

This course serves as an essential guide for navigating university life. According to hypothetical student feedback, learners would likely find its content incredibly practical, covering everything from accommodation and budgeting to social integration and wellbeing support. It is anticipated to provide a comprehensive overview, helping new students feel more prepared. While offering general guidance, it effectively lays a solid foundation for the university journey.

Provides broad advice, not specific to any institution.

"The advice is generally helpful, but I understand I'll need to check specifics with my own university."

"While comprehensive, it’s a general guide, so don't expect deep dives into every specific scenario."

"I found the principles useful, but remember to tailor them to your unique university environment."

Perfectly suited for prospective or incoming university students.

"As someone about to embark on my university journey, this course was exactly what I needed to calm my nerves."

"It really clarified what university culture is like, especially for someone fresh out of school."

"I highly recommend this to any high school student considering higher education."

Highlights crucial resources for student mental health.

"Learning about the wellbeing and support resources available at university was a huge reassurance for me."

"The focus on work/life balance and where to find help is incredibly important for new students."

"I appreciated the emphasis on mental health and knowing there are support systems in place."

Covers a wide array of vital topics for university success.

"I was impressed by the breadth of topics, from academic culture to socialising and networking opportunities."

"It's a really comprehensive guide that touches on all the key aspects one needs to consider before starting university."

"The course ensured I felt prepared for not just academics, but the entire university experience."

Offers actionable tips for everyday university challenges.

"I found the budgeting and accommodation tips incredibly useful for managing my independence at uni."

"The advice on practicalities like food and living arrangements was very clear and directly applicable."

"This course gave me concrete, actionable steps to prepare for the realities of student life."

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Learners who complete Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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