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Club Soda have worked with Bournemouth University for the last two years for Freshers’ Week, sharing information about mindful drinking. The key objective of this work was to make sure that all new students know that it’s their choice whether to drink or not, and that it’s definitely not a necessity for their social success at uni.

University is often described as one of the best times of your life, but it can have its hurdles along the way. We’ve discovered that students can feel homesick, struggle to settle in, question their course choice or even feel like they want to drop out of university, within the very first few months. But all of these feelings are normal and happen to many more people than you might realise. We spoke to three students who debated dropping out of university, however once settled in they all changed their minds. Here’s what they said…

Most students know what it’s like to be strapped for cash; it’s pretty much a standard part of the uni experience. Good bits, bad bits, hungry bits – you take the rough with the smooth. But what is the best way to deal with those all too regular cash flow issues we find ourselves battling?

It’s so exciting and freeing to move into your very own student accommodation for the first time. Suddenly you’ve got a whole space to yourself, so what comes next? Putting your own stamp on it, obviously!

Feel like every job description needs five years' experience? Here's how to get a job with no experience after uni

What’s not to love about a Buddha bowl? Choose your ingredients, throw everything into one jar and you’re ready to go! You can make them as healthy as you like and add your own unique twist to each bowl .

Heart-warming success stories & role models who went to the University of Bedfordshire

Dreams vs. success stories - the sky's the limit when you leave university!

We know the score – when you moved into your uni room that beloved zebra rug seemed to take over the place.

How to combat stress dreams when exam worry is sneaking into your brain like a creep into your DMs

10 jobs you can do with a History degree - the cool, the incredible and the unexpected