Category: Undergraduate

My study abroad experience: Amy McBride

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“For me, it was incredible. I loved every single minute.” We caught up with fourth-year marketing student Amy McBride to hear all about her experience studying abroad in Prague. She tells us what inspired her to apply, how she adjusted to life in a new country, the academic and cultural differences she noticed, and why

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Get ready for the new semester: five tips for a strong start

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It’s a new academic year! To everyone who’s joining us for the first time, welcome – and to all our returning students, welcome back. We thought we’d take this chance to share some advice to help you get off to a strong start this semester – and remind you about some of the support on

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Your welcome week checklist

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This is it: you’ve put in the work, secured an offer and it’s almost time to join us here at the University of Stirling. We’re so excited to welcome you onto campus, and we want to do our best to help you make the most of your first weeks at Stirling. That’s why we’ve put

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Clearing 2025 advice for mature students

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At the University of Stirling we welcome applications through UCAS Clearing from all students, including mature students. Clearing is not just for school leavers who didn’t achieve the results they needed or changed their mind. Mature students are classed by UCAS as anyone over the age of 21 who didn’t go to university after school

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How does Clearing work? | Clearing 2025

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Have you secured your place for an undergraduate course starting in September 2025? If not, don’t stress. You can still land yourself a place through the Clearing process. But what is University Clearing? When does Clearing 2025 start? How can you prepare for Clearing? This rapid guide explains everything you need to know about the

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Your mental health matters: how we’re here to help you 

University is about finding your own path – but you don’t have to do it alone. At Stirling, we’re here to support your mental health and wellbeing so you can thrive. Here’s how we can help you: Student Services Hub  The Student Services Hub is your first stop for mental health support by helping you

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Missed the UCAS deadline? Here are your options.

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Do you still need to submit your UCAS application? The deadline to apply for your chosen University of Stirling undergraduate course passed on 29 January 2025. But if you haven’t finished (or even started!) your application yet, you are not alone. Lots of applicants have a last-minute change of heart about applying to University, or

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3 Things you should ask yourself when applying to university 

Applying to university is incredibly exciting. Heading off to uni can open all sorts of new doors to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, lifelong friendships and experiences that shape your future.  But with loads of universities and thousands of courses to choose from, it can be difficult knowing how to get started on your new journey. That’s why

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