5. Preparation and Living Away From Home University, Autism and You

You can choose to move away for university or stay at home – or do both! Scott, Freya and several of our Student Ambassadors discuss preparing for university, your first day and top tips for starting university.



00:00 – Introduction

00:56 – What can you do to prepare yourself for starting university?

04:56 – Programmes that help you transition to university

08:25 – Moving into university accommodation and types of residences

11:45 – Residence Life Team at Cardiff

14:47 – Types of university accommodation

16:00 – Discovery Summer School

16:36 – Your first day at university and moving away from home

21:43 – Ask the Students: Astrid’s Moving In Story

22:33 – Ask the Students: Top tips for when you start university

30:39 - Conclusion



Cardiff University Residences

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/accommodation/residences

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/accommodation/life-in-student-accommodation/accommodation-preferences

Disability and Dyslexia Service at Cardiff

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/student-life/student-support/disability-and-dyslexia-service

Looking after yourself when you arrive at university

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/new-students/when-you-arrive/looking-after-yourself