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Top five things to do before starting uni

Starting uni this year and have absolutely no clue where to聽begin getting ready? We've got you covered!

This handy聽download gives you a rundown of five key starting points for preparing for university life. It covers:

  • Cooking
  • Getting ahead with your reading
  • Laundry
  • Budgeting
  • Important documents to bring

Plus you'll find a very handy packing list at the end - we recommend printing this out and checking it off to make sure you don't forget anything essential!

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