But once I found my feet, it was incredible

9. There is support for you everywhere
Whatever university you’re thinking of attending, there will be numerous ways that the university can support you as an individual, and as a student. You’ll have the support from all of your friends and family back home, but also from the new friends that you’ve made at university, including academics! As a student, you can find support for several different aspects of university life – such as health and well-being, finances, accommodation and it’s always an idea to research what other kinds of support might be available, before accepting your place. Some universities also offer support teams to look out for students on a night out, such as help with finding your way home or running a minibus service. During my time at university, I also had the support of an academic mentor throughout my years of study, as well as a peer mentor who helped me settle in during my first year.

10. Discounts galore!
I left this one until last because you may already be aware of some of the discounts that you can get as a student. UNIdays and Student Beans are just two of the websites that you can sign up to for free in order to get discounts on hundreds of brands, services and websites. Most entertainment, eating out and travel companies also offer a discount for students – all you need is your student card. You’ll usually receive your student card from your university in the first few weeks of joining and if not, you can head over to the NUS website to order one!