A Guide to Uni Life (Revised Edition): The one stop guide to what university is REALLY like

by Lucy Tobin

Written by a graduate, A Guide to Uni Life offers a unique viewpoint on how to juggle studying, having fun and avoiding money troubles by someone who has lived through the experience themselves and can pass on lots of handy tips and advice for new or potential students.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2005

About the author

After writing her first book - on student life - whilst still a student at Oxford University, journalist Lucy Tobin is now a seasoned author with four books to her name. She is an award-winning reporter, self-confessed money-saving nerd, and personal finance editor of the Evening Standard. Lucy is also a contributor to Radio 4's Broadcasting House, and Women's Hour, BBC TV's Breakfast and Show me the Money, plus Sky News and BBC News 24.
She can also be found in magazines including Grazia, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and the Sunday Times Magazine, and has written for newspapers including The Independent, Guardian, The Times, The Daily Express and The Daily Telegraph.
Find out more about her latest book, Ausperity, at ausperity.com, on lucytobin.com or Twitter @lucytobin.

Reviews

[Darren Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read from a parents perspective who didn't go to Uni and in the hope of supporting our daughter as she imminently does. My edition was older than the pictured version so you have to bear in mind tweaks to the grant process and likewise IT trends. That said, this is a cracking little book that has given me some assurances, prompts and an idea of how to support my girl as she flies the coop. I'm sure that there are dozens of "these" books but I would really recommend this one but perhaps an updated edition to make sure you cover all the bases. Thanks Lucy... did you get a first, atilla or a desmond?

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tells you everything you need to get prepared. It is highly likely to be relevant even in 2022!

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really helped me for uni. As the first member of my family to head off to uni, I had no idea what to expect so this book helped settle a few of my nerves and gave some really good tips and advice on what to bring to uni, what to do in lectures, how to budget well, dealing with house mates etc.

It's not an essential read but if you are feeling worried about going to uni and making friends and how you'll cope moving away from home then this book may help you What's good is it's written by an ex-student who isn't patronising and gives a real glimpse into university life!

[Eugenie · Rating 3 out of 5]

hmm.... bit outdated so some time-sensitive advice e.g. finances, socialising on internet is somewhat irrelevant but otherwise has the right spirit

[Karis Gorst · Rating 4 out of 5]

my first read of 2014! very informative and well-written, enjoyed it :)

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book gave a really informative guide on the things to expect at university such as housing, money and exams.
Was an informative read- would recommend to students who are starting university.