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Practical tips for student parents
As a student parent, you may find university life is tougher than you first thought. Find out how to lighten the load.
Help for young parents
As any parent knows having kids can be both very rewarding and stressful, particularly if you are going it alone. But with the tonnes of useful websites and organisations available, it doesn’t have to be an uphill struggle.
Top survival tips for international students
Studying in a foreign country creates all kinds of challenges for international students.
Whether you are suffering from homesickness or simply want to know how to make life easier, here are a few tried and tested tips from other international students that could help.
Life as a mature student
29-year-old Charlie returned to university to do a PGCE in maths after he was made redundant from his job as a financial adviser.
Here he talks about the highs and lows of being a mature student in Leeds.
Top tips for mature students
Returning to education as a mature student may be daunting. But, don't forget that being a little bit older also has its advantages.
Caring for someone
Find out what support is available for you if you are responsible for caring for a relative or friend who’s suffering from a disability or the effects of old age.
Your rights to be heard at school
As students you have the right to speak out about your education and how your school is run.
Your rights when dealing with children's services
Discover what your rights are when dealing with family courts, social workers or living in care.
Your rights when dealing with the health service
Discover what your rights are when dealing with doctors, receiving treatment or viewing your medical history.
Your rights when dealing with the police and courts
Discover what your rights are when dealing with the police or the legal system.
Criminal records: The facts
If you have been sentenced for a crime, you will get a criminal record, even if you were given an absolute discharge.
Criminal records: Who can help?
There is a lot of support available for people with criminal records who want to put their past behind them.
Take a look at the following organisations that may be able to help you move on.
Dyslexia and science: an inside view
Anthony Brewer is in his third year of a physics degree at the University of Leicester but after failing his GCSE exams at school, he started working in a factory that made TV aerials and his future did not look quite so exciting.
Dyslexia study tips
Anyone with dyslexia knows that studying can be very frustrating. Follow these study tips to help break down the barriers.
Dyslexic celebrities
Find out which multi-millionaires overcame their learning difficulties to forge successful careers.
Online dyslexia advice
Check out these organisations and websites for advice and support for people with dyslexia.
Guide to gay friendly universities
Gay rights charity Stonewall has published an online guide to ‘gay friendly’ universities in the UK.
Advice for life: need someone to talk to?
Whether you’re a school or university student, sometimes personal worries can become overwhelming. Luckily, there is free, confidential advice available for nearly any problem that comes up.
Online help for young people
Can't find what you're looking for on this website? There are loads of places you can go to get the answers. Check out the following links for relevant tips, support and specific information.
Useful links
Visit these websites for more advice on money, accommodation, preparing for university and much more.
Access Professions
Access Professions is a new website which emails news about education and careers workshops, special events, work experience and much more directly to your inbox. Read on to find out more.
