Well, for me I only had one choice. I needed to stay at home because I couldn't, and still can't, afford to move out. Scotland might get free tuition, but the support package is pretty crap.
I would suggest going through this checklist (in no particular order):
- which course do you prefer? Look at all the years, look at options to do outside modules, etc
- which location do you prefer? Have you visited to get a 'feel' for them both?
- look at the clubs and societies on offer, see if any take your fancy, and if a gym is something you want compare the prices because there can be massive differences
- look at accommodation, not just uni-owned for first year, but in later years. Can you afford to live in both places?
- look for things like supermarkets. Yeah, being in the city centre might be great for nightclubs, not so great for doing a weekly shop!
-look at library/other study facilities, some can be a lot better than others
I pretty much picked one out of a hat!! I couldn't choose between Reading, Roehampton, and Essex, and in the end picked Essex because the campus was more compacked so I thought I would be less likely to get lost!!
Whichever you pick, I am sure you will enjoy it greatly :) Uni can be really fun as long as you get the right balance of work and play.
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"I walked home alone that night. I didn't care how she got home, it was weird. I mean, I *liked* her, I liked her A LOT...but out there on the field, it was just different then. That was the last time I saw her. I mean, most people don't taste that kind of love- at least I tasted it once, right?"
I think this is a lot easier here in Norway. We get what's called "student-loan", which is a small amount of money each month (if we decide to not live at home when we study), that covers the rent of student-flats and such. It's absolutely no luxury, but it makes us able to focus on the studies 100% and not have a job at the side. (Most people do have a job too though, but I don't. I don't need money, I just need a roof over my head).
So when I chose my university I chose what subject I wanted, and picked out the best one.
(The money has to be payed back, though. If we complete all exams 40% of it is made into a scholarship and we get to keep it. The rest have to be payed back when we get a job. It's really a great thing.)
"You monkeys grinning behind your bars — I’m more at home with the winds and the stars."-A.C.
With me I wanted to stay at home... So i made a list of all of the local uni's that did the course I wanted
Then i visited them all and...this might sound stupid but...I just picked the one that really felt right for me! I went there and absolutely fell in love with the place-its not beautiful or anything but the people are amazing.
Research the lecturers a bit....a fun lecturer makes a hell of a difference to your interest levels, and therefore how much you pay attention and subsequently your grades!
So yeah, I chose the one with the best lecturers, decent requirements and a good place in the league tables :)
Ah well this is my second time around so I have the benefit of hindsight!When I first applied for uni I picked leeds for two reasons 1.i wanted to be far far away. 2.I went there and fell in love it, infact we only visited on a whim and I LOVED it!
This time around I wanted to be closer to home and so chose local unis. But by the time I had decided I already knew where I had my heart set on....its a lovely campus, halfway between home and london, the course is amazing and it was important to me to feel comfortable as a mature student and as 65% are mature students I felt that I would be comfortable there :D
Thank god I got an unconditional offer,haha.xx
There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you.
But there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.
I aint no abacus but you can count on me.
What about the other criteria? Picking from a hat (or any other random method) isn't the best way to decide the next three years of your life. There is usually something to differentiate between them.
Did you go to the open days? I think from those its pretty easy to tell. But maybe look at what's in the towns- is there anything there like a scene you're into or a good venue or an events place, good clubs etc?
Wake me up before I change again
Remind me the story that I won't get insane
Tell me why it's always the same
Explain me the reason why I'm so much in pain.
