As a 17 year old ready to take off to Uni next year, I think this book is fantastic. It has information that will help you not only to start Uni (what to take, what to do in Fresher's week, how to cope with the transition between living at home and living at uni) but that will help right through the 3 or 4 years you'll be there (finance information, advice on CVs, a whole load of recipes, and health advice). It combines crucial information with humour. Definitely worth buying whether you're a student already, a potential student, or a parent wanting to know how to prepare your child for Uni.