I was set to give this book a 3/5 until I reached the wellbeing section which essentially saved it for me. The chapter about mental health was very well written and the analogy was one I'd never heard before and I really liked it. The letter he wrote to his pre-university self was also surprisingly moving.

Campus/city: Campus universities are very self-contained, and usually a bus ride away from the city. They’ll have accommodation, department buildings and probably a club all in one central hub. City universities have their academic facilities dotted around, so you get to actually live in the city centre.Remember what information has already been covered in the rest of your application. When you apply to a university, it’s not just your personal statement that is sent to them. There’s also the rest of your UCAS application, which includes a reference from your school or sixth form, and a full transcript of your academic record. It’ll tell the admissions officer about all the grades you have acquired over the years, and contextualise them with the school you went to and the area you grew up in. For this reason, you don’t need to flaunt your past grades (or your target grades for the future) in your personal statement. If you got an A in your Maths GCSE – or 7/8/9 for those studying under the new system – which will suggest your suitability for a Maths degree, then the admissions staff will already know. Don’t waste valuable space by inserting each grade you’re proud of one-by-one and the circumstances in which you achieved them. You’ll only be repeating yourself.

However, this is more of a point that speaks for me rather than against the work because at the moment I'm pretty good at surviving.Accommodation: What are the different types of accommodation available? How close to the campus or university buildings are they? What’s the bathroom situation? What’s the kitchen/common area like? For more reading recommendations and free samples of new and popular books, sign up to our book club newsletter below. The end of the Universe may be a common feature in science fiction, but this one isn’t a crisis that can be averted by a team of superheroes. The Universe really will come to an end one way or another, and we have an idea how – five ideas, actually. This book lists all 88 constellations by size, from Andromeda (the chained maiden) to Vulpecula (the little fox), each beautifully illustrated by artist Hannah Waldron, while Susanna Hislop’s accompanying text goes beyond the usual creation myths to include facts about legendary astronomers and more.

Welcome to the Universe in 3D takes you on a grand tour of the observable universe, guiding you through the most spectacular sights in the cosmos—in breathtaking 3D. Presenting a rich array of stereoscopic color images, which can be viewed in 3D using a special stereo viewer that folds easily out of the cover of the book, this book reveals your cosmic environment as you have never seen it before. Stories in the Starsis both an imaginative and in-depth collection of human's encounters with the night sky. Ask An Astronaut: My Guide to Life in Space The hilarious Dara Ó Briain offers scientific answers to questions such as: how did life begin? How was the Earth created? Do aliens exist? The Art of Urban Astronomy: A Guide to Stargazing Wherever You Are I really did not want to mark this book so low but I thought he was just a bit forceful with some of his ideas that I did not agree. These ideas of his had also nothing to do with the Uni experience. To add one of the last bits of the book about imposters syndrome I thought was stupid. If you struggle with imposters syndrome do not read that as it is as useful as a chocolate fire guard.

Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.” Taking the growing body of information about other planets, applying the laws of biology, principles of chemistry, and his knowledge of Earth's history, Kershenbaum presents the possibilities for alien creatures with confidence. This book is brilliantly written, it's engaging and it's full of golden nuggets of information that I'm going to desperately need. I have tabbed this book to within an inch of its life, and I will definitely be revisiting it over the coming months and years. Even though I still think I need to do a lot of research into university/medical school, and actually choose which ones I'm applying to, I feel slightly more at ease now I've read this. Who better to describe life in space than someone who’s walked the (space)walk? Peake pens answers to the public’s burning questions, revealing what space smells like, how he enjoyed a cosmic cuppa, and what it felt like to return to Earth.

Praised by great authors, including award-winning science journalist Gaia Vince, The Human Cosmosis not just a pleasure to read, it's one you'll want to share with everyone you know who is interested in astronomy. We think it's a great collection of space and astronomy books, but if you think we've forgotten any please do let us know over on the Science Focus book club Facebook group. Or, take a look at our list of big, coffee table photography books about space.

Levesque's writing is witty and honest, and asks us all to reconsider our relationship with the Universe. If the end of the world really is imminent, perhaps we should start looking for another one. The obvious choices are the Moon or Mars, but there are lots of other places in the Solar System we could try, each with their own problems and opportunities. We could try floating above Venus in balloon cities, or living in caves inside our very own asteroid. Opportunities: The student experience is obviously key. Make sure all your dreams for uni are going to be satisfied, for example by ski trips, volunteering projects and charity challenges like Jailbreak. Location: How far away from home is it? * Is the commute to/from this location easy or complicated? What other cities are nearby?