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The Virgin University Survival Guide (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books; pocket ed edition (9 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753512483
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753512487
  • Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 13 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,138 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book is full of indispensable advice and information that will see students through the whole of their uni life, including: getting ready to go - what to take and what to leave behind; freshers week - what to do and what definitely not to do; your course - studying, coursework and exams; housing, house hunting and dealing with difficult landlords; money - everything you need to know about fees, loans and debt; health and stress; campus crime and safety; work and careers - when to start thinking about the future; graduation and beyond - job, gap year or a post-graduate course? And, of course, hedonism - after all, it's not all about the study.

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University can be a bit of a jungle – student loans, essay deadlines and ‘Freshers Week’ are just a few hazards. But with the Virgin University Survival Guide you’ll never be lost again. This unique guide provides practical advice on all aspects of university life, including:

Getting ready to go – what to take and what to leave behindFreshers Week – what to do and what definitely not to doYour course – studying, coursework and examsHousing, house hunting and dealing with difficult landlordsMoney – everything you need to know about fees, loans and debtHealth and stressCampus crime and safetyWork and careers – when to start thinking about the futureGraduation and beyond – job, gap year or a post-graduate course?
And, of course, how to make the most of your new-found social life. After all, it’s not all about studying…

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most useful book I have read, 5 Sep 2005
By Jane Bowyer "Author" (London) - See all my reviews
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When my mother gave me this book as a leaving present I did at first feel a little skeptical of its promises... well the title had a lot to live up to. However, having poured over this book during my train journey up to Manchester I kind of got the impression that this book had been written from experience rather than to simply make a fast buck. The sections are clear, the information useful and honest. I loved the section on Hedonism!
I especially liked the section on housing. Being a student and leaving home for the first time I found the information invaluable.

This is the one time my mother got it right. I think they should give it out on fresher's week.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Blaggers guide revealed!, 21 April 2004
I bought this for my little bro (off to uni) and won't be giving it to himuntil well after the event as i chuckle and chortle my way though thewhole thing.
Simply put it is a list of all the scams and blags that it took the likesof me and my mates three years to work out, tidily organised into oneconcise book. During the dark days of cash-flow problems (which tend toresemble the hoover dam)known as university, this seems like anindispensible aid to keeping your head above water in a variety of (legal)ways.
Since its not from the library there is a chance that they will actuallyread it well before the third year. I can only sit and be jealous of thisyears fresh crop of first years as they sit smug in the knowledge thattheir ride through the first tumultuous years of post-home life will be assmooth as... well picking up a book and reading it.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Virgin University Survival Guide, 31 Aug 2005
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This book gave the most comprehensive guide to life as a student that I have come across in my travels and was an instant buy when I sent my first child off to university. My second child is off to university again this year and I will be buying another copy for her too.
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