Here is a list of things that it is helpful to bring to university, and some things that you don't need!

• Extension lead
• Homey decorations, nice bedding, photos from home, blue tac
• Coat hangers
• Door stops
• Clothes horse
• Ear plugs/noise cancelling headphones
• Slippers
• Hot water bottle
• Medicinal essentials
• Laptop
• Washing bag/basket
• Waterproofs
• Over the door hanging space
• Storage boxes
• A planner
• Snack box to save you walking to

One of the most amazing aspects of the RAU is that, despite being a small university with only 1100-1200 students, it offers a wide range of clubs, societies and activities for you to get involved with.

Our Student’s Union (SU):

There's lots of pressure surrounding university. There's pressure to make friends, get into a relationship, drink and socialise, do well in your studies and then find moving away from home a breeze because it's not "cool" to cry and be homesick.

How to choose between catered or self-catered accommodation at the RAU, and some tips if you are deciding to be self-catered.

By Jess Palmer, 1st Year, BSc (Hons) Agriculture

Being self-catered may seem different, it may seem a world away from those hearty family meals we are all used to, but as I soon learnt it can be just as easy and simple to recreate that same good food whilst you are at university. When deciding on whether to be self-catered or catered for it is important to considerer these things:

Earlier this year I went to a Nigerian themed dinner at the RAU.

By Tatenda Mazordoze, 1st Year, FdSc (Hons) Agriculture and Farm Management

It took four hours to prepare different types of food that are popular in Nigeria, and many students from different nations in different parts of the world came along to have a great night out eating Nigerian food.

Hi, my name is Jess and I’m in my 1st year of studying BSc (Hons) Agriculture at the RAU. This is what I get up to during my day.

A typical day includes waking up at 6am and getting to the gym for 6.15am. There's a free gym on campus for students which is so helpful for us.

I chose the Royal Agricultural University to do my degree for many reasons.

By Jess Palmer, 1st Year, BSc (Hons) Agriculture

The Royal Agricultural University has given me so many new ideas and opportunities about my future career after I graduate.

By Jess Palmer, 1st Year, BSc (Hons) Agriculture

I always wanted to go to University but never really knew what I wanted to study.

Toby Greenhalgh - 1st Year, BSc (Hons) Applied Farm Management

I had been working on farms throughout the last few years and found myself running a dairy herd in New Zealand. Visa options were dwindling for me, therefore, I spoke to universities in New Zealand, and decided it was best to return to the UK and study for a degree to further my career.

Looking at a list of 106 UK universities to choose from when you are doing your A-Levels is a bit daunting and can be very scary.

By Jess Palmer