Recorded Events and Advice

Studying at university offers so many opportunities to expand your knowledge, develop invaluable transferable skills and meet new people. Discover more about the benefits and hear why some of our students decided university was right for them.

• Listen to our ‘Things I wish I had known’ podcast episode on the benefits of University.
• Watch our students’ ‘Draw my student journey’ videos.
• Read Sadie’s reasons for choosing to go to university.

The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) is where you’ll apply and track your university applications. We’re here to support you in understanding each step of the application process and give some top tips for your personal statement.

• Watch our quick video guide on Personal Statements.
• Read Eve’s blog for some top tips on writing your personal statement.
• Watch Chloe’s video on how she approached the personal statement.
• Read Neha’s blog about applying through Clearing. 

You might already be set on university but have no idea how to pick what and where you will study. Don’t worry, we have got you covered! Our advisors will give you step by step guide to choosing your university and course.

Are you struggling to decide what and where you will study? Don’t worry; we can help with some top tips on choosing your university and course.

• Listen to our team discuss how they chose their universities on the podcast.
• Watch Chloe’s video on things to consider when choosing a university.
• Read Mweo’s blog on how to choose your degree.
• Read Hafren’s blog on things to consider when choosing a university. 

Are you studying an alternative qualification or BTEC and thinking about progressing to university? The University of Reading welcomes applicants from a wide variety of qualifications on many of our courses. Check out our resources to start your research and prepare for university study:

• Download our college to university quick guide handout 
• Explore our advice and guidance video playlist all about the transition from BTEC to university 
• Find out more about entry requirements and admissions 
• Listen to our podcast episode “Things I wish I’d known… about transitioning from BTEC to uni”
• Check out blog posts from our students: How a BTEC set up me up to study BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, and My route to university: BTEC to BSc Zoology.

Our subject taster days can be a great way of discovering what it is like to study your subject of interest at university-level. You can explore our upcoming sessions or check back for recordings of recent sessions. 

There is lots of support available to help with the costs of going of university. Find out more about the Student Finance available and hear how our students manage their money.

• Watch our quick video guide to Student Finance Wales.
• Read Hafren’s blogs on ‘How to deal with the cost of uni’ and how to and ‘What I spend in a week’.

No student experience is the same, but we have students from all over the UK who can help to tell you about what it is like to live and study at Reading.  

• Listen to the Things I wish I’d known…about Reading campus episode of our podcast. 
• Watch Izzy’s Student Life video. 
• Read Sadie’s ‘A day in the life’ blog to find out what a typical day might be like. 
• Read Eve’s blog about Reading town centre.
• Read Emily’s blog about being a commuter student. 

• Download our Parents and Supporters Guide
• Join our online course on university entry specifically designed for parents and supporters.

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