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If you're getting bogged down in all the university lingo, this guide should help you get to grips with what all the terms mean.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

Susie Whigham, Interim Chief Executive Officer, The Brilliant Club, examines the risks and opportunities for widening participation on the Journey to a Million.

We’ve asked experts in the field and created a simple list to tell you about the important differences between undergraduate and postgraduate personal statements.

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies

Chris Kirk, Director of UCAS International, UCAS

Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Dr Lisa Morrison Coulthard, Research Director: Optimal Pathways Development, National Foundation for Education Research (NFER)

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac FRSE, FSA, FRSA, FHEA, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Stirling

Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property at Knight Frank and Richard Smith, CEO at Unite Students