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EDITOR's letter
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My impression of Queen's
By Emma-Louise
Gibson
Inside this edition of QU we'll give you the low-down on the
exceptional quality of life available to you at Queen's. From
advice on accommodation, study and finances to getting the
most from Belfast city life, we've crammed in the info so you
don't have to go looking for it.
Best of all, it's all written by and for students – so you can
count on QU to give you the inside track.
Speaking of… we were lucky enough to get a chat with
rising Northern Ireland singer-songwriter Triona Carville
about the music scene in Northern Ireland, her flourishing
music career and why she loves Queen's.
Enjoy reading the magazine and I wish you lots of luck
with your exams!
Life in the
(Bel)fast lane
Our contributors' soundbites
on Queen's University.
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Now your pesky UCAS form has been completed and university
offers are on their way, all that's left to do is make Queen's your
firm choice to ensure you have the ultimate student experience.
At Queen's we pride ourselves on being part of the Russell
Group (24 leading UK universities committed to the very
best research, outstanding teaching and learning) and all
Queen's students have guaranteed access to the highest
standards of teaching as well as world-class facilities.
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Dates for your Diary
Triona
Northern Ireland's latest musical export.
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living on a budget
Managing your money.
May 2014: have your Firm and Insurance choices sorted
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May 2014: application process for student
accommodation begins
Award winning
shelf service
May/June 2014: exam time, (deep breaths, you can do it)
Managing your money.
July 2014: Open Days for Queen's student accommodation
www.stayatqueens.com
August 2014: exam results released and clearing begins
September 2014: lucky ducks who get onto their
dream Queen's degree receive a confirmation letter
and welcome pack
22-26 September 2014: Welcome Week for all freshers
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Join the club
Clubs and societies.
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29 September 2014: first day of term as a Queen's student
Here's what our
students have to say
Find out more about Queen's through our Prospective Student
Portal. Register at www.qub.ac.uk to get a personalised
homepage of your subject interests and keep up with what's
happening at QUB.
Current students and
graduates talk Queen's.
Visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/myqueens to access a homepage
tailored to your subject interests and keep up to date with
what is happening at the University.
Emma-Louise Gibson,
Editor
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Getting SU-ssed
The Students' Union – the glue
that holds the students together.
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Belfast exposed.
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turbo boost
your degree
The Degree Plus Award.
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Bridging the gap
Taking a gap year.
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Where to live?
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Get the lowdown on student
accommodation.
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Culture vultures
Arts and culture.
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Let us take you further
Careers and employability at Queen's.
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Easy Feesy
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Tuition fees and support.
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Jargon Buster
A–Z guide to university language.
For video clips of Queen's and to hear
what our students have to say, go to
www.youtube.com/come2queens
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