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Category: First Year

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Settling into University with Societies as a postgrad student – Florencia Botta

Posted on 16 September, 202221 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

As a postgrad student starting at UoR, I was not sure what to expect. I felt too old to take part in… Read more Settling into University with Societies as a postgrad student – Florencia Botta

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Are you living in Halls this year? Learn more about Halls Mentors

Posted on 5 October, 202126 August, 2021 by UoR Student Life

If you live in any of the University Halls of Residence you can speak to a Hall Mentor. Hall mentors… Read more Are you living in Halls this year? Learn more about Halls Mentors

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A Commuter’s Tips for an amazing Welcome Week – Serena Kutty

Posted on 8 September, 20218 September, 2021 by UoR Student Life

As a commuter student, I was a tad bit apprehensive as to whether I would receive a good insight into student… Read more A Commuter’s Tips for an amazing Welcome Week – Serena Kutty

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Getting ready to return to University? Coming for the first time?

Posted on 25 August, 20215 January, 2023 by UoR Student Life

Whatever your year of study, age, or location, returning or starting university after the last year (or so) might feel… Read more Getting ready to return to University? Coming for the first time?

My Advice for Starting University – Deyan Ilchev

Posted on 1 October, 202021 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Despite reliving the experience of going into new environments, it still gives me the same overwhelming feeling I have had previously experienced with college and secondary school.  … Read more My Advice for Starting University – Deyan Ilchev

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My top five tips for starting university life

Posted on 29 September, 202021 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Pok Lim Lai gives his top five tips for starting life at the University of Reading. When I first came to the University, I… Read more My top five tips for starting university life

A New Chapter: Finding Your Feet – Eloise Barnes

Posted on 25 September, 202021 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Last year, I found Welcome Week to be so fun & exciting, but also emotional and overwhelming from time to time. What I’m trying to say here is… Read more A New Chapter: Finding Your Feet – Eloise Barnes

A little insight into Welcome Week – Emma Steele

Posted on 25 September, 202021 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Starting university falls under ‘a new chapter in life’ for many. Moving into a new town, with new people and beginning… Read more A little insight into Welcome Week – Emma Steele

Rowing my way through Welcome Week – Lara Brittain

Posted on 24 September, 202021 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Starting at Reading University was one of the most exciting and different things I have ever experienced in my life. I had no… Read more Rowing my way through Welcome Week – Lara Brittain

Fresh into Freshers – Jack Pink

Posted on 21 September, 202016 August, 2021 by UoR Student Life

Starting university can feel like a very daunting experience for a lot of new students. You’re thrown into an unfamiliar situation, often by yourself,… Read more Fresh into Freshers – Jack Pink

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