{"id":1166,"date":"2021-06-04T11:27:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T11:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/?p=1166"},"modified":"2024-06-17T10:07:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T10:07:19","slug":"support-zone-student-fest-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/index.php\/2021\/06\/04\/support-zone-student-fest-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Zone &#8211; Student Fest 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-1140x285.png 1140w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to the &#039;Support Zone!&#039;\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JtzxQqXvCQg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel! <br>Unfortunately we no longer have the Access Platform but you are more than welcome to drop us a message on Instagram, we&#8217;d love to chat to you over there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 Support Zone!, Here we will provide you with all the top tips you need on how you can access support, whether that be at college and sixth form or university. This includes academic support, counselling and mental health, disability and dyslexia support, and everything in between. There is also a parent section for any who are concerned about their child going to university and wanting to know how they will be supported throughout their studies. We&#8217;ve&nbsp;linked documents below for you to download and take away with you for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you&#8217;d like to return to the Student Fest 2021 Map click the sign post below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-SF-PDF-MAP-1024x576-1.png\" alt=\"This is an image of the interactive Student Fest Map. You can access the map with the link below! This is an illustration of a festival map. There are 4 coloured zones and sign posts taking you to social media pages. We have tents coving all sorts of subjects such as wellbeing and exam advice, there is a main stage and cashpoint, and the Student Fest logo is in the top left hand corner. Follow the link and explore the map for yourself!   \" class=\"wp-image-1165\" style=\"width:569px;height:318px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-SF-PDF-MAP-1024x576-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-SF-PDF-MAP-1024x576-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-SF-PDF-MAP-1024x576-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you&#8217;d like to return to the Student Fest 2021 map at anytime, click the link below<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aimhigherwm.ac.uk\/student-fest\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Return-to-Map-4-150x150.png\" alt=\"Click this colourful signpost to return to the landing page and choose your map! \" class=\"wp-image-1309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Return-to-Map-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Return-to-Map-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Return-to-Map-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Return-to-Map-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Return-to-Map-4-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Return-to-Map-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:50px\">How do I ask for support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO VIEW THE FULL DOCUMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1-724x1024.png\" alt=\"This is an image of the cover page for 'Support Top Tips' PDF. There is a downloadable version below. \" class=\"wp-image-1172\" style=\"width:449px;height:639px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1-1140x1613.png 1140w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-1.png 1587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2-724x1024.png\" alt=\"This is an image of the cover page for 'Support Top Tips' PDF. There is a downloadable version below. \" class=\"wp-image-1173\" style=\"width:450px;height:640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2-1140x1613.png 1140w, https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Support-Tips-2.png 1587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We have information you can download to take with you! Just hit download! These PDFs have loads of amazing info and go into more depth to give you great impartial guidance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-ask-for-Support.pdf\">How-to-ask-for-Support<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/university-insiders.wp.worc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-ask-for-Support.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:50px\">What support is on offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">So, now that we&#8217;ve spoken about who to talk to for support, it&#8217;s time to look at what support can actually be offered to you. In addition you can get support if you feel like you&#8217;re not quite understanding the content that&#8217;s being taught to you, or if you feel like you&#8217;re struggling with another aspect of your studies. This is just a small list of the support that can, and almost always will, be available throughout your educational journey. If you want to know what&#8217;s available then be sure to ask your institution on open days!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Employability and Careers Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best pieces of advice that can be offered to you focuses on your employability and the sort of careers that you many want to pursue in the future. They will also offer you guidance on the sorts of jobs you can get whilst you&#8217;re studying, making sure that you aren&#8217;t going to be over worked and that it is flexible around your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Counselling and Mental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another amazing type of support that will be available to you as a student is counselling and mental health. There will be examples of this, and all the other support, in other areas of the tent! No matter how small the issue, every team at every institution will take the time to help you and will make sure that you get the best possible help to enable you to overcome whatever challenge it is you&#8217;re facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Power of Positivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We thought we would add a <a href=\"https:\/\/worcesterstudentlife.com\/2020\/01\/20\/the-power-of-positivity\/\">splash of wellbeing<\/a> into this tent. If you want to see more don&#8217;t forget to head over to the Wellbeing Tent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Accommodation Queries and Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst at university you will have the opportunity to live in a wide range of accommodation, some of which will be onsite. Whilst you&#8217;re living onsite, or in any other university managed accommodation, you will have 27\/7 accommodation and security support, as well as guidance to help you decide what options to pursue once you decide to move into a separate house outside of university grounds. They will also offer you support once you live in private accommodation if you find yourself having issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Disability and Dyslexia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There will always be teams available to talk about any issues that you may be facing as a disabled student. It&#8217;s worth noting that universities have an obligation to provide the best possible support to disabled students. If you are someone who feels like they may be dyslexic, then universities will offer students the chance to have free screenings in order to find out if you are dyslexic or not. If you are, then the university will provide you with additional support so that you can complete your studies, just as any other student would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Academic Support and Essay Tutorials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest factors at college and at university is the exams\/coursework that you will have to do in order to complete your course. And as much as it is a time for independent study, it doesn&#8217;t mean that you will completely on your own. If you feel like you will struggle with the pressure of exams then you can seek advice on how to deal with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:50px\">Attention Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">We know it can be tricky as a parent when your child is thinking about taking that step to university, especially if it&#8217;s something you have never been through! We have put together some useful videos so that you can support your child with the application process and with university itself!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q&amp;A with Dad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Q&amp;A | Olivia and Dad\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2hjKw04Et9I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Uni?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ATTENTION PARENTS! | Why Uni?\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nX56BRAUBFw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Tips from parents to parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top Tips from parents to parents | Attention Parents\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i7lv28VCFyM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mum&#8217;s UCAS Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UCAS Application Top Tips from a Mum | Attention Parents\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x39fph_5anY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mum&#8217;s Open Day Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Open Day Top Tips from a Mum | ATTENTION PARENTS\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UXNWOlaxQjo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Finance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ATTENTION PARENTS! | Student Finance\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iIyeBlARoP4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Education in a College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Higher Education in a college | ATTENTION PARENTS\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bzAGwIxkcc8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Education in a Rural Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Higher Education | Coming from a rural area\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IgNTRk_O6gE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget to click the &#8216;University Insiders&#8217; icon in the bottom right-hand corner and subscribe to our YouTube channel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:50px\">Useful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most  colleges will offer additional support for their learners. This can be anything from Careers support to mental health and well being. A number of colleges are also offering more enrichment activities for a tailored student experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some examples of what colleges are doing;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-support\/college-welfare-service\/\">https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-support\/college-welfare-service\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-support\/\">https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-support\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-experience\/\">https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-experience\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halesowen.ac.uk\/learners\">https:\/\/halesowen.ac.uk\/learners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to chat to Luke, our Careers Advisor from Heart of Worcestershire College, then follow this link;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aimhigherwm.ac.uk\/speak-to-aimhigher\/?user_id=6513\">https:\/\/aimhigherwm.ac.uk\/speak-to-aimhigher\/?user_id=6513<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of the support links for a number of universities;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcester.ac.uk\/life\/help-and-support\/\">https:\/\/www.worcester.ac.uk\/life\/help-and-support\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.aston.ac.uk\/current-students\/hub\">https:\/\/www2.aston.ac.uk\/current-students\/hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucb.ac.uk\/student-support\/\">https:\/\/www.ucb.ac.uk\/student-support\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcu.ac.uk\/student-info\/welcome-week\/help-and-advice\/student-support\">https:\/\/www.bcu.ac.uk\/student-info\/welcome-week\/help-and-advice\/student-support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/study\/support\/index.aspx\">https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/study\/support\/index.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/article-categories\/student-support\/\">https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/article-categories\/student-support\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9c72f173-d7a2-4525-9e75-8aa44f2d2152\">We hope you enjoyed this zone! 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This includes academic support, counselling and mental health, disability and dyslexia support, and everything in between. There is also a parent section for any who are concerned about their child going to university and wanting to know how they will be supported throughout their studies. We&#8217;ve&nbsp;linked documents below for you to download and take away with you for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you&#8217;d like to return to the Student Fest 2021 Map click the sign post below: How do I ask for support? CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO VIEW THE FULL DOCUMENT We have information you can download to take with you! Just hit download! These PDFs have loads of amazing info and go into more depth to give you great impartial guidance.&nbsp;&nbsp; What support is on offer? So, now that we&#8217;ve spoken about who to talk to for support, it&#8217;s time to look at what support can actually be offered to you. In addition you can get support if you feel like you&#8217;re not quite understanding the content that&#8217;s being taught to you, or if you feel like you&#8217;re struggling with another aspect of your studies. This is just a small list of the support that can, and almost always will, be available throughout your educational journey. If you want to know what&#8217;s available then be sure to ask your institution on open days! 1. Employability and Careers Advice One of the best pieces of advice that can be offered to you focuses on your employability and the sort of careers that you many want to pursue in the future. They will also offer you guidance on the sorts of jobs you can get whilst you&#8217;re studying, making sure that you aren&#8217;t going to be over worked and that it is flexible around your studies. 2. Counselling and Mental Health Another amazing type of support that will be available to you as a student is counselling and mental health. There will be examples of this, and all the other support, in other areas of the tent! No matter how small the issue, every team at every institution will take the time to help you and will make sure that you get the best possible help to enable you to overcome whatever challenge it is you&#8217;re facing. Power of Positivity We thought we would add a splash of wellbeing into this tent. If you want to see more don&#8217;t forget to head over to the Wellbeing Tent! 3. Accommodation Queries and Guidance Whilst at university you will have the opportunity to live in a wide range of accommodation, some of which will be onsite. Whilst you&#8217;re living onsite, or in any other university managed accommodation, you will have 27\/7 accommodation and security support, as well as guidance to help you decide what options to pursue once you decide to move into a separate house outside of university grounds. They will also offer you support once you live in private accommodation if you find yourself having issues. 4. Disability and Dyslexia There will always be teams available to talk about any issues that you may be facing as a disabled student. It&#8217;s worth noting that universities have an obligation to provide the best possible support to disabled students. If you are someone who feels like they may be dyslexic, then universities will offer students the chance to have free screenings in order to find out if you are dyslexic or not. If you are, then the university will provide you with additional support so that you can complete your studies, just as any other student would. 5. Academic Support and Essay Tutorials One of the biggest factors at college and at university is the exams\/coursework that you will have to do in order to complete your course. And as much as it is a time for independent study, it doesn&#8217;t mean that you will completely on your own. If you feel like you will struggle with the pressure of exams then you can seek advice on how to deal with that. Attention Parents We know it can be tricky as a parent when your child is thinking about taking that step to university, especially if it&#8217;s something you have never been through! We have put together some useful videos so that you can support your child with the application process and with university itself! Q&amp;A with Dad Why Uni? Top Tips from parents to parents Mum&#8217;s UCAS Tips Mum&#8217;s Open Day Tips Student Finance Higher Education in a College Higher Education in a Rural Area Useful Links College Most colleges will offer additional support for their learners. This can be anything from Careers support to mental health and well being. A number of colleges are also offering more enrichment activities for a tailored student experience. Below are some examples of what colleges are doing; https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-support\/college-welfare-service\/ https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-support\/ https:\/\/www.howcollege.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-experience\/ https:\/\/halesowen.ac.uk\/learners If you would like to chat to Luke, our Careers Advisor from Heart of Worcestershire College, then follow this link; https:\/\/aimhigherwm.ac.uk\/speak-to-aimhigher\/?user_id=6513 Uni Here are some examples of the support links for a number of universities; https:\/\/www.worcester.ac.uk\/life\/help-and-support\/ https:\/\/www2.aston.ac.uk\/current-students\/hub https:\/\/www.ucb.ac.uk\/student-support\/ https:\/\/www.bcu.ac.uk\/student-info\/welcome-week\/help-and-advice\/student-support https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/study\/support\/index.aspx https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/article-categories\/student-support\/ We hope you enjoyed this zone! 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