Top tips to get you set for London Met
Here are our top tips for getting the most out of your university experience!
Get to know people
As well as meeting students from your course, you can also make new friends by joining one of the many student societies at London Met. These societies cater for a number of interests, from sports and politics to music and art. Try to go to as many Welcome Week events as you can at the start of university to get the best possible experience.
Organisation is key
Being a student often means juggling your modules, your job, your family life and, of course, your social life! With all these factors competing for your time, it’s best to take some time out and make a plan to avoid stressing out at a later date. Our student services and the SU advice service are on hand to provide support if you need it.
Prepare yourself
Set some time aside to read through the information you’re given about your course. Make sure you read the handbooks carefully and you fully understand what is expected of you. Make useful notes in class to help you when you have to write coursework or revise for exams.
Get familiar with the University's systems
During your time at London Met you'll need to use a range of different IT platforms to access things like your class notes, timetable and library services. All of our systems are designed to be easy and accessible, but to help you get started, we asked some of our current students to create bite-sized video tutorials for you. Check out all of our video guides to help you get started.
Show commitment
Commitment to your studies is key to your success as a student at London Met. You should attend all classes and attempt all assessments; good attendance will ensure you’re always on top of the subject matter. Attendance at classes is recorded and reviewed on a regular basis. If your attendance over your whole programme isn’t satisfactory, you risk having your enrolment with the University stopped.
Whilst some absences might be unavoidable, you should always let your tutor and course leader know in advance and you must catch up on what you’ve missed.
Budget
Managing money and budgeting is important to everyone, but particularly when you're a student. The University has a Student Money and Accommodation Advice team who can advise on ways of managing your money more effectively. There are also a range of flexible and part-time job opportunities on MetTemps to fit around your studies, and as a student, you can benefit from a range of discounts through the National Union of Students' (NUS) Totem card scheme.
Ask for support
If you aren’t sure about something, please do ask us. We’re here to make sure you have a quality experience and that you have all the information, support and guidance you need to help you succeed in your studies. There are a range of ways the University can support you, including through:
