FINANCE The costs associated with university can often be a concern for parents but there is funding available which is designed to allow higher education to be accessible to all. Note that UK domiciled students do not have pay upfront and repayments after graduation will be linked to your son or daughter’s salary. See page 50 – Fees and Funding. ACCOMMODATION Discuss the different accommodation options with your son or daughter to help them make the best choice for them. They could live at home, in university halls of residence or private accommodation. Swansea University has halls of residence at four different locations, and designated areas including: quiet, single-sex, alcohol free, Welsh speaking and mature options. There is also guaranteed accommodation in university managed residences if applications are made before June 30th. See page 26 – Accommodation. RESULTS DAY Results day can be a really emotional experience. For most it will be a celebration of two years of hard work and securing a place at their first-choice university but for a few students their initial plans might have to change. Whatever the outcome, the most important thing to remember is to stay calm. There is lots of support and options available and they can still go on to have a fantastic university experience. ENROLMENT When moving away from home for the first time, home comforts can really help your son or daughter to settle into their new environment. It is important for them to take a few weeks to settle in and find a routine and get familiar with their new surroundings. If your son or daughter opts to live at home, encourage them to join clubs and societies.
Whatever the outcome, the most important thing to remember is to stay calm.
RESEARCH With thousands of courses on offer at hundreds of universities across the UK, we’d encourage you to discuss with your son or daughter what it is they want from their future. Once they’ve decided what they want to study the next crucial decision is where. It is really important that they pick the right university for them as they will be spending the next 3-5 years there. OPEN DAYS Once your son or daughter has narrowed down their options, we recommend they attend some open days. Whether it’s virtually or in-person, university open days are one of the best forms of research, allowing you to view the campus and facilities, meet staff and students, ask your questions and more importantly get a feel for the campus. Our open days take place all year round and more information can be found on our website: swansea.ac.uk/open-days UCAS APPLICATION University applications are completed via the UCAS website and there are several key dates that your son or daughter should be aware of to ensure their application is submitted on time. They will be able to submit a maximum of five university courses and they will have to write a personal statement. Discussing ideas with them and offering to proofread can support their submission of a strong application. See page 54 – How to apply.
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