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How does Clearing work? | Clearing 2023

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Have you secured your place for an undergraduate course starting in September 2023? If not, don’t stress. You can still land yourself a place through the Clearing process. But what is University Clearing? When does Clearing 2023 start? How can you prepare for Clearing? This rapid guide explains everything you need to know about the

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University-Managed Accommodation vs Renting Privately [student blog]

Figuring out where to live during your studies can be a daunting endeavour. Utilities, council tax, tenancy agreements all come together in a confusing web of responsibilities that most of us have never had to deal with before.   When I first moved to Scotland from The Netherlands, there was a ton of information I missed

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UCAS Extra vs Clearing – What’s the difference?

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The UCAS deadline for September 2023 entry has now passed, but don’t worry! If you want to start your studies this September, then two potential routes are still open to you: UCAS Extra and Clearing. But what are they? And what’s the difference between the two? What is UCAS Extra? UCAS Extra is an extra

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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 25 January 2023. 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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Easter Break Opening Hours

Library and Information Centre The Library will be open during the Easter weekend. Friday 7 April – Monday 9 April inclusive. Opening hours are: Outwith these hours you will still be able to access PCs in Campus Central and printers in the Campus Central. Campus Eats The Sports Centre Have a wonderful Easter break!

How to stay fit in University

For the vast majority of us, university is the first time we live away from our family. With that new-found freedom to do as we please, without any parental discipline (yes!), it can be easy to slip into Netflix binge sessions and living off pot noodles and beans on toast. With all that change, remembering

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How to prepare for exams

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It’s that time of the year again with coursework due and weeks going by so fast, exams season is approaching already! Worry not! Here are a just a few tips to help you with your preparation and get you on your way. Everything starts with a first step and the rest will fall into place.

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Graduation 2023: Best Photo Spots!

It’s nearly that time again, when our latest #UofStirling graduands gather together, don their swanky robes and strut their stuff across stage, head held high, as their name is proudly read out loud for all to hear, knowing that when you step off that stage, you are now a GRADUATE (*cheering, applause, flowers being thrown

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