Studying abroad | Diary of a university placement year in South Korea

  Some aspects of the experiences Robbie describes in this blog may have changed following the global pandemic.. Studying abroad is one of the greatest one-of-a-kind opportunities available to students. But what is a placement year really like? A university placement year could take you anywhere,...

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How Universities Look After Students | A Guide for Parents

It’s a difficult thing to wave goodbye to your child as they head off to university and their next big adventure. This might be the first time they’ve had to live independently, cook their own meals, or travel to and from a city far from home. How can you be sure they’ll be happy, healthy, and...

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University Expectation vs Reality

Harry, one of our second year students, had many expectations before starting university. Find out about the reality of student life in his own words… When people ask me why I chose to study at Newcastle, I give them two answers.

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Watch: Maisie Williams on Making Your Dreams a Reality

We asked Maisie Williams for her words of wisdom on following your dreams and having the confidence to make a difference. Find out what happened when she visited our campus… What’s your key piece of advice for young people who want to follow their dreams? My key piece of advice for people to who...

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How to Choose Student Accommodation

There’s a lot to think about when choosing the right university for you, and student accommodation is just one of the many things to consider.

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5 Things to do this summer to prep for Year 13

Discover our top 5 things to do to make the most of this summer and be in the best place when September and Year 13 begins… Get to know your subject Use this time to really delve into the degree subjects that inspire you. Now that you’re not at school or revising, think outside the box and look up...

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What is student accommodation really like? | A Guide for Parents

As a parent soon to be dropping your child off at university, you might be wondering what student accommodation is really like.

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How to Revise - Study Tips That Really Work

Make the most of revision time and ace those exams with our step-by-step guide on how to improve concentration, how to revise effectively, and how to create a revision timetable that works.     Whether you’re just starting to think about how to revise or you’ve reached a point where you feel like...

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How to Choose a University

Trying to narrow down your higher education longlist? Read on for 5 ways to REALLY get to know your university choices… Choosing a university is the biggest decision of your life so far. At this point, you may have chosen a subject to study, but you still haven’t worked out which universities to...

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