I'm thinking of going to university, what should I do?

Going to university is an exciting time, especially as it may even involve moving away from home for the first time. 

It's important to think ahead to make sure that you choose the right course, the right university and most importantly to make sure that everything is in place and ready for your first day. This means you can start your course without having to worry about any issues to do with your equipment and support needs and you can concentrate on making friends and settling in. 

You should consider: 

• Discussing your course options with a career adviser 

• Looking at the websites of different universities 

• Thinking about the location and size of where you would like to study 

• Attending an open day or arranging a visit 

• Talking about vision impairment support with a university’s Student Support Service at the open day or visit 

Thomas Pocklington Trust supports Further and Higher Education students with vision impairment, including working with FE and HE providers to ensure support is in place: 

Education and Student Support - Thomas Pocklington Trust 

RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic