University Blog: The Inside Story

If you’re thinking about starting university next year, then it’s time to start researching your options. With so many different universities and courses to choose from, there’s a lot you need to consider. No matter how much research you do at home, the best way to get a real feel for a university is to attend an Open Day and see it for yourself.

As with all exciting opportunities, choosing a university involves making some pretty big decisions. To take the sting out of the decision making process, take a look at our useful tips. It’s simply a case of What, Where and How.

If you're thinking about going to university next year, then it's time to start thinking about writing your personal statement. Trying to sum up your personal qualities, experience and suitability for your chosen course might sound daunting, but remember, this is your opportunity to tell your chosen university why you deserve a place on their course. Listed below are our essential recommendations for getting that all-important personal statement done and dusted.

Fancy a career in Radio? Want to be a producer? Technician? Presenter? Then a degree in Radio Production might be just what you’re looking for. However with lots of different radio production courses out there, how do you decide which one is right for you? To help make your decision a little easier, take a look at our top things to consider before applying. 

Preparing to move to University is an exciting time. For most of you, this will be the first time you have lived away from home and you’ll probably find yourself questioning what to bring and how to get it to your new home? Whilst you might be tempted to pack all of your possessions, there really is no need. Remember, whatever you bring with you, you’ll have to take back, plus everything else you’ve collected along the way, so keep it basic! If you don’t use it at home, you probably won’t be using it at University.

Here’s a few things we think you might want to bring with you:

If you’re thinking about starting university in 2017, then it’s time to start thinking about making that all important application. To help make the process a little bit easier, take a look at our six suggestions to keep you on track.

If you’re moving in to student accommodation this September, then you’re probably already thinking about where, when and what you are going to eat on Campus. Whether you’re eating in the dining hall, or cooking for yourself for the first time, take a look at our on campus eating guide to find out what’s in store and to pick up some useful tips.

It’s only natural to feel a little apprehensive about moving away from home; but be assured, at the University of Chester you’re in safe hands. To ensure you have a memorable University experience for all the right reasons, we’ll support you every step of the way, even in your University accommodation! Thanks to our Hall Warden scheme, you’ll always have somebody to turn to 24 hours a day.

You may have heard this line or something similar before, well it’s never been truer than when you’re at University. Budgeting is a key activity that once you get right, can help throughout your life.

University is about studying hard, as well as having a good time and making new friends, so you’ll need to balance your social life funds, study materials funds and everyday living funds. By the end of your studies, you should be a master at stretching every penny as far as it will go. To help you get started, here are some useful tips:

With A-Level results being released this week, it’s understandable to feel a little nervous. For tips on what to do on results day, take a look at our useful guide.  

Congratulations on achieving a place to study at the University of Chester. We hope you’re excited about what’s in store. Whether you’re living on campus, or commuting from home; travelling from the other side of the country, or local to Chester, we want to help you settle in as quickly and as easily as possible.

It’s not long until the start of term, and we’re busy planning all the induction activities you’ll be getting involved with once you arrive.