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How to find your community at Stirling

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Community is a big part of what makes Stirling so special, and whether you’re a new student looking to find your people, or a continuing student wanting to expand your social circle, it’s never too late to make connections. Here are our top tips for finding your community at Stirling. Make the most of your

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Support for commuting students

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If you’ve got a longer journey to campus, it’s good to know what’s here to help you. From dedicated study support to advice on saving money on travel and campus wellbeing spaces, here are some of the ways we’re making the commuting experience a little easier. Money Support Team Whether you’re looking for tips on

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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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My study abroad experience: Rachel McGrath

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“It gave me a whole new mindset – I felt like I could achieve anything.” We caught up with third-year Criminology and Sociology student Rachel to hear all about her experience studying abroad. She talks about what motivated her to go, how she navigated the challenges of settling in, the confidence she gained along the

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My study abroad experience: Logan Howarth

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“It was like living a dream for four months straight”. We caught up with fourth-year History student Logan Howarth to hear all about his experience studying abroad. He shares what inspired him to take the leap, how he settled into life overseas, the highlights of his time away, and his advice for other students thinking

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Looking after your wellbeing at university

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As a university student, it can be tough balancing classes, coursework and studying with your personal commitments – but it’s important you still take the time to look after your wellbeing. To help you feel your best, here are our top tips: Get as much sunshine in as you can Sunlight produces vitamin D, which

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Tips for making the most of the new semester

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Whether you’re just about to start your course or are getting ready to pick up your studies after the winter break, January is a great time to get organised and set yourself up for success. Here are our top tips to help you make the most of the new semester: 1. Set realistic goals Setting

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