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Category Archives: First Year

23Sep/24
students getting food in a cafeteria

All you need to know about food and drink at university- Anemona Merisescu

23 September, 2024First Year, Student blogsCampus & Local Area, Cost of Living, Guidance and SupportUoR Student Life

With many new students coming to the University of Reading this September 2024, there will be plenty that are in charge of all their own meals and beverages for the first time.Read More…

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17Sep/24

A Student’s Best Friend: The Library by Denethri Gamagedara

17 September, 2024First Year, Library, Student blogsCampus & Local AreaUoR Student Life

As a student on the cusp of graduating, I realised that the library played such a poignant role during university. From hysterical laughter at the café to whispered pep-talks in quiet study,Read More…

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09Jan/24
Two female students smiling on campus. They are wearing headscarves

How I Made Friends at Uni: Navigating Social Circles and Building Lasting Connections

9 January, 2024First Year, Student blogsEvents, Guidance and Support, OpportunitiesUoR Student Life

Hi guys! I am Audrey, an international student from Hong Kong. I recalled arriving at university as a mix of excitement and nerves, especially when faced with the challenge of making newRead More…

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05Oct/21
Image of students sitting on a sofa in halls.

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

5 October, 2021Accomodation, First Year, WellbeingFirst year, freshers, Guidance and Support, Halls, Moving in, Student Life, Welcome, wellbeingUoR Student Life

If you live in any of the University Halls of Residence you can speak to a Hall Mentor. Hall mentors are Postgraduate students employed to support pastoral care in halls. They workRead More…

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08Sep/21
A girl on the bus holding the rails above her head

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

8 September, 2021First Year#Commuting #Traveling #Student, #SerenaKutty #StudentVoiceAmbassadors, #WelcomeWeek #FirstYear #Freshers, First yearUoR Student Life

As a commuter student, I was a tad bit apprehensive as to whether I would receive a good insight into student life at the University of Reading. I am fortunate in saying thatRead More…

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25Aug/21
Two students smiling, outside during Welcome

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

25 August, 2021First Year, Student Services, UndergraduateCOVID, freshers, homesick, returning to uni, Starting uni, University of Reading, WelcomeUoR Student Life

Whatever your year of study, age, or location, returning or starting university after the last year (or so) might feel a little uneasy, but we are here to ease some of thoseRead More…

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01Oct/20

My Advice for Starting University – Deyan Ilchev

1 October, 2020First Year, Student blogs#DeyanIlchev, #WelcomeWeek #FirstYear #Freshers, First yearUoR 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.   Your first few weeks at university gives you the chance to see andRead More…

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29Sep/20
Two students dancing on campus, enjoying themselves. You can see a few people behind them.

My top five tips for starting university life

29 September, 2020First Year, Student blogs#PokLaiLim #SVAmbassador #Top5Tips, #WelcomeWeek #FirstYear #Freshers, First yearUoR 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 was absolutely amazed at how beautiful the campus was and the huge variety of servicesRead More…

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25Sep/20

A New Chapter: Finding Your Feet – Eloise Barnes

25 September, 2020First Year, Student blogs#EloiseBarnes #FindingYourFeet, #WelcomeWeek #FirstYear #Freshers, First yearUoR 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 that the week will be full of activities and learning curves that you canRead More…

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25Sep/20

A little insight into Welcome Week – Emma Steele

25 September, 2020First Year, Student blogs#EmmaSteele #InsightIntoWelcome, #WelcomeWeek #FirstYear #Freshers, First yearUoR Student Life

Starting university falls under ‘a new chapter in life’ for many. Moving into a new town, with new people and beginning a new course opens the door for an inundated amount of questions,Read More…

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