Top 10 things you should do as a new student at UON

My Top 10 tips

As a third-year student, here are my top tips for getting ready for starting university:

Attend Freshers’ week

Freshers’ week is filled with social events, campus tours, and networking opportunities. Take advantage of these to meet new people and explore student life.

Join a Society or Club

Whether it’s football, esports or anime, joining a society helps you make friends, develop skills and enrich your university experience.

Explore Campus

Locate essential locations like the library, student services, and lecture rooms. Knowing your way around will make navigating your studies easier.

Engage with your studies

Attend your induction and first lectures, introduce yourself to fellow students and lecturers; and establish a study routine.

Take care of your wellbeing

Balancing academic and social life is important. Prioritise your mental and physical well-being by using the UON’s support services, including counseling and wellness programmes.

Sort out the essentials

Make sure you always have your ID, set up your email, and make sure you can log into the student portal (log-in required). Also, open a student bank account and plan your budget

Make use of support services

UON provides academic support, career guidance and support services. Don’t hesitate to use these resources if you need help.

Find a study routine

Experiment with different study techniques, visit the library and create a schedule to balance your workload effectively.

Discover Northampton

Step outside of campus and explore Northampton’s cafes, parks, and attractions. Getting to know your surroundings will make you feel more at home.

Get to know your flatmates and course mates

Building relationships early on will make your university experience more enjoyable. Organise social activities or study sessions to connect with others.

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Alex Boden

Alex is studying Esports, with a particular interest in performance psychology and coaching, as well as having a passion for photography, capturing the moments that tell a story!