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The Bear Necessities podcast

The Bear Necessities podcast

Join Rhys, Maria and Helena as they fill you in on all of the 'bear' necessities of choosing a university and navigating student life on campus.

Episode 1 - Ikea, lizards and Founder's (oh my!)

From starting societies to stunning study spaces, get to know Rhys, Maria and Helena and their favourite parts of campus by tuning in to our first episode below.

Episode 2 - Where do you start?

Not sure where to start when it comes to choosing your university choices? We're joined by Jim, from our Schools and Colleges team to discuss UCAS applications and how to find your perfect university.

Episode 3 - Choosing your firm choice

Maria, Rhys and Helena share how they made their firm university choice and offer advice on what to consider when choosing a university. 

Episode 4 - Answering your questions

You've sent us your questions and we're here to answer them. Maria, Rhys and Helena are joined by Admissions Manager, Cat, to cover everything from the application process through to what types of accommodation we offer.



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