Life as a Uni Student

Going to University isn’t just about studying. Current students, Rebecca and Timea, discuss what student life is really like and how important it is to find a balance between studying and socialising. This episode will help you discover how to make the most out of lectures, the reality of studying and the range of extra opportunities that universities offer. Get prepared for your future with this episode on student life.

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Links to the courses the students study/studied:

• https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/ug00222/1/ba-international-relations-and-modern-languages?startdate=2021/22
• https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/ug01052/1/llb-law-with-politics?startdate=2021/22
• https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/pg00637/1/llm-international-human-rights-law?startdate=2021/22

Resources for social & educational life at university:

• https://www.essex.ac.uk/life
• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/how-to-write-an-essay
• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/getting-the-most-out-oflectures-and-seminars
• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/how-to-balance-work-and-study
• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life
• https://graduatecoach.co.uk/enjoy-university-life/
• https://library.essex.ac.uk/home
• https://www.essexstudent.com/colchester/
• https://www.essexstudent.com/sport/
• https://www.essexstudent.com/societies/findasociety/
• https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/accommodation

Subject talks and tasters:

https://www.essex.ac.uk/visit-us/cant-visit-us/talks-and-tasters

Continue the conversation with current students:

https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/chat