It’s hard to know what university is like until you get there, and all universities are different. In some ways it’s easier to describe what university isn’t! Well, everyone says that it is not like school or college, or work, or home. So, what IS university really like? We aim to give you a realistic view, based on things students told us they wish they had known.
Full article1. Before you apply
2 Choosing a course and university
This article will help you decide what to study, and at which university. We provide practical tips on how to compare universities, how to prepare for open days and who to talk to at these events.
Full article3 What is our university like?
Find out about our campus atmosphere, locations and general environment.
Full article4 Applying to university
Find out more about applying to University generally, and about our university’s admission process.
Full article5 Choosing your accommodation
This article introduces typical accommodation options available and provides some tips for making the right choice for you.
Full article6 What support is available?
We have a range of support and services available at our university including:
- health and wellbeing
- a range of disabilities and learning differences
- careers
- advice about finances
If you are not sure who is best placed to support you, email disabilitydyslexia@chi.ac.uk and they will be happy to signpost you to the right person or department.
Full article7 Telling people at university about your autism
Telling people about your autism at university is also known as ‘disclosure’ or ‘declaring a disability’. More information about what this means and why it might be important to you is available in this article.
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