Student life: Useful links

Aug 18 2009

Useful websites we've found to help you get the information you need about life after A-levels:

Going to University:

UCAS: The body which controls university admissions

Direct.gov.uk: Information from the Government on going to university

National Union of Students: Information on what the NUS offers students at university

The Complete University Guide: Online resource with university profiles, league tables and compare and contrast tools to work out which course and university is for you.

Push.co.uk:  An alternative survey of universities, with lots of extra essential information.

The Sunday Times Good University Guide: Excellent authority on university, with interactive tools to select courses

The Student Room: The UK's largest online student community

Studential.com: Advice and tips on preparing personal statements and for interviews

Opendays.com: Find when open days are being held at universities

Not going to University:

notgoingtouni.co.uk: Advice on alternatives to university

Apprenticeships: Advice and information on earning while you learn

Gap years:

RealGapYear.com: A guide for people not going to university but who still want to travel

Gapyear.com: Advice and information for gap years. A good starting point

Lattitude.com: Information on volunteering during your gap year

VSO: Volunteering opportunities overseas

GoGapYear.com: Government website about overseas travel