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Student life is exciting and a little scary \u2013 as it should be! It\u2019s time for you to really put yourself out there and find out what you\u2019re capable of. But you don\u2019t have to figure that out on your own. And you certainly could do with knowing a few vital things first.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been there ourselves, so we know what you will need to know before you step into your new chapter this autumn. Read on for some of the essential bits of student knowledge that will keep things running smooth and ensure you have the best time at university.<\/p>\n

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Student Housekeeping<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve come from living at home with your parents, you\u2019ll find out quickly how much effort it takes to keep a house clean. It\u2019s sort of a weekly thing. If not daily for some things.<\/p>\n

The easy way to do this is to just take care of chores as and when they appear. Dishes should be rinsed straight away to avoid having to scrub them later. If you leave your dishes on the side of the sink, others will do the same, and then you have a tsunami of plates and cutlery on your hands.<\/p>\n

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If you prepare food make sure you wipe down any surfaces and sweep the floor around that area. Bins need to be kept tidy and looked after. No one wants to find bits of food on the floor, or worse, to step in it.<\/p>\n

Sometimes you may want to keep food in your room. To make sure this is done in the safest and cleanest way \u2013 packaging should remain sealed, and any loose items stored in containers. You will thank us when you don\u2019t wake up to a strange smell in the early hours.<\/p>\n

How to unclog a toilet\/sink \u2013 the best way of ensuring your toilet remains unclogged is to be mindful of how much toilet paper you stuff down it. Don\u2019t flush any other items.<\/p>\n

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Cooking basics.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t have to spend that much money on food, and it\u2019s easy to prepare meals. We posted a blog<\/a> recently about ways to make easy meals with what you have lying around in your fridge.<\/p>\n

Learning how to do the most basic of food preparation is available to you online \u2013 watch YouTube videos or read recipes.<\/p>\n

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Student Time Management.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You will no doubt have a lot going on in both your student and social life. Make sure to be prepared and organised with the time you have and what you can do with it.<\/p>\n

One method you can try is time blocking \u2013 block in time for your most important tasks. It is important to put aside the more time for bigger projects, research, and writing.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s still important to schedule in time to take breaks and socialise. If you think you have a lot of work to do and don\u2019t know where to start \u2013 break everything up into smaller, more manageable chunks and go from there.<\/p>\n

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How to write formally.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll want to be able to write effectively when you begin your university degree \u2013 regardless of which subject \u2013 and be able to communicate your ideas in a concise and formal way is essential if you want to get those top grades. You may also need to communicate with your university through emails and knowing the appropriate way to ask and respond will help you.<\/p>\n

There are a number of online tools and books written to help you prepare for this.\u00a0 One you may have heard of is grammarly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Protecting yourself online.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most students have a laptop or tablet with them at university \u2013 tech that can be easily hacked into, so protecting yourself online is important.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t share personal information online and install appropriate security software to keep yourself safe.<\/p>\n

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Staying safe.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are moving to a new city, a place unfamiliar to you, then it\u2019s important that you remain aware of your surroundings. You may not be aware of just how much crime takes place, especially in bigger cities. Any valuables that you have should be always kept on you or locked away in your room.<\/p>\n

If you go out and drink – make sure to be responsible and stay with people that you know and trust.<\/p>\n

Our staying safe at university blog<\/a> will give you advice on how to stay safe and have a good time.<\/p>\n

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First aid.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ideally, everyone would be taught the basics of first aid<\/a> whilst still in school. But it can be surprising that many students wouldn’t know what to do in a situation that would call for it, or have forgotten.<\/p>\n

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You can watch videos online that will give you the correct method to deliver CPR and other basic lifesaving skills.<\/p>\n