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Student Blog – 7 Things I wish I knew before starting uni

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Starting anything new can be a pretty daunting experience, you will likely ask yourself a million questions in your head … What if this happens? Or this happens? Don’t worry though, that is completely normal. Here are a few things I wish I had known before coming to uni. DON’T WORRY ABOUT FINDING YOUR WAY

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Why I chose Stirling. Student Blog – Maya Reid

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Hello! My name is Maya Reid and I am a Canadian international exchange student who will be coming to the University of Stirling in September. The University of Stirling and my home school, Carleton University, have a partnership, meaning that students from one school can attend the other for a term, or a year, and

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Clearing advice for mature students

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Clearing is not just for school leavers who didn’t achieve the exam results they needed or changed their mind – at the University of Stirling we welcome applications through Clearing from all types of students. 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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Get prepared for A-levels Results Day 2020

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So you studied hard, but now comes the countdown to A-level Results Day. We know waiting can feel like agony especially if you need certain results to get your place at university. First bit of advice – don’t panic. Whatever happens with your results, there’s still going to be plenty of options for you. Clearing

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Clearing advice for teachers and advisers

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The UCAS Clearing process can be stressful for students, teachers and advisers alike. So here’s our guide on how you can help students make key decisions about their future education.

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