University Applications, where did you apply?

[highwaystar101]

suit for the interview?

I went smart casual, just a pir of black suit trousers, a nice well fitting shit and a black jumper. Oh and nice shoes. The kind of stuff you may wear to a nice resturant.

What equipment for your accommodation should you bring?

Well I can't say for halls because I lived in student housing from year one. I just brought bedding, plate and cutlery, you know the usual. I think a TV is a difficult one, I had to get rid of mine as I watched it too much in first year.

How much money do you end up spending on going out, travel etc

Travel for me is around £400 a year for a bus/train pass. Going out has t be done on the cheap I'm afraid, lots of people I know only go out on maybe £20 or so. You wont notice it in year 3 though as you wont go out more than once or twice a month (not including going out with the missus)

How much work do you end up having to do outside class (I know it must vary from subjects)

LOTS, lots and lots and lots. It is a good idea to learn how to work efficiently early on, it is important to work smart more than it is to work long. However, you will have a lot of days when you have to do 8 hours or more (but they don't happen in first year).

I would say that third year requires about 10 times more work than four A-levels.

Does it live up to all the hype?

In first year yes, second year you still do stuff but it gets a bit dull and nights out become a bit sparse, but you still have fun. But I wouldn't exchange the experience for the world. I am planning on doing it again, thinking I may try and so a PhD lol.