What to expect during Welcome and Orientation week and helpful tips to cope with settling in to Durham.
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2 Early Arrival Programme
Durham University holds an Early Arrival Programme for autistic students. This is an established programme aimed at providing an opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with the university ahead of the main induction week.
Full article3 Quiet Spaces in Durham
Studying and living within a city environment can be exciting but also can be overstimulating. Thankfully Durham is a small city which has many green spaces.
Full article4 Shopping in Durham
A guide to shopping in Durham.
Full article5 Socialisation: Volunteering, JCRs, and Societies
An introduction to the different ways to socialise at Durham and how to sign up during WOW week.
Full article6 Healthcare in Durham
Information about the different healthcare locations in Durham and advice for visiting them.
Full article7 How to complete washing at Durham
Follow these simple steps to understand the circuit laundry system at Durham to avoid your washing becoming a ‘slippy, slidey’ mess.
Full article8 Dining in a catered college
Understand how catering works in a college environment, where menus are advertised and quieter times for eating.
Full article9 Cafés and Restaurants in Durham
Eating out is often part of university life. Eating out can be stressful, but understanding where you are going and what you are eating can alleviate some stress.
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10 A Guide to Formals
11 Understanding Durham’s IT System
Understand how Durham’s IT works, what blackboard learn ultra is, what SharePoint is and what to do if things go wrong.
Full article12 What is university life really like?
The prospect of university life may be exciting, but also daunting, especially if you have not lived away from home before. It’s difficult to imagine what university life will be like until you get there and we hope the Autism&Uni Toolkit will help you prepare the best you can. There are many things to consider and it is totally natural to feel apprehensive.
So what is university life really like?
Full article13 Meeting people at university
The thought of meeting new people and making friends during the first term (and beyond) may feel daunting. Especially as other people make it seem so easy. However, although it may not seem like it, most students will be nervous when coming to university so you are not alone. This article will help you consider ways that could help you meet others at university.
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