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…
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…
University can be a time to have fun as well as gaining more knowledge, increasing your level of education and job eligibility. Before coming to university it’s great to have a solidRead More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Starting at Reading University was one of the most exciting and different things I have ever experienced in my life. I had no idea what to expect, so feeling slightly anxious was totally normal. I amRead More…
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, and you are far away from home. Freshers & Welcome Week are two of the bestRead More…