Know Before You Go
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University can be a very exciting time in your life, but it can also be a big change from school or college. It is normal to face challenges as you transition from one part of your life to another. By knowing what to expect and having a resource to help you navigate the ups and downs, you’re setting yourself up for success over the next several years.
Know Before You Go is an e-resource that is intended for Year 12-13 students, and the educators who support you, as you transition from school/college to university. This life skills resource helps you to anticipate, identify and navigate situations you will encounter when entering higher education. It contains information on many topics including paying bills, study skills, housemate issues, identity questions and embedded throughout is how to maintain good mental health and seek help as needed. Please note that if you view this guide on your phone or tablet you will first need to download Adobe Reader (click here for android and here for apple) and view the guide through this app in order to use the interactive links. |
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If you would like an accessible version of this document please send your request to hello@studentminds.org.uk for a word version of this guide or to discuss further accessibility options.
Please note that this guide is currently best used online, not printed. It contains signposting, videos and student stories that can be accessed via links alongside the text. Whilst we encourage you to think of the guide as an e-resource we understand that there may be times when a printed version is best. You are able to print the guide from the above link, and use as per the copyright/licence details below.
If you would like an accessible version of this document please send your request to hello@studentminds.org.uk for a word version of this guide or to discuss further accessibility options.
Please note that this guide is currently best used online, not printed. It contains signposting, videos and student stories that can be accessed via links alongside the text. Whilst we encourage you to think of the guide as an e-resource we understand that there may be times when a printed version is best. You are able to print the guide from the above link, and use as per the copyright/licence details below.
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Thank you to teenmentalhealth.org and Dr. Stan Kutcher for licensing us to adapt their resource for use in the UK following its success in Canada. This resource has been adapted by Student Minds with permission from Dr. Stan Kutcher, ONS, MD, FRCPC, FCAHS Professor of Psychiatry and Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University. The original edition can be obtained through teenmentalhealth.org. Know Before You Go: UK © Dr Stan Kutcher
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