These tips are based on my own experiences and circumstance. I am no expert but if you need any advice let me know
1. Make the most of your holidays!
This might seem like a weird one but this applies to before you start your degree and during your degree. This might mean working to make some money or spending time with family. Either way make sure you’re not trying to cram revision in- you’ll have plenty of time for that during your degree. You won’t get holidays like these while your working in the NHS so make sure you make the most of this time!
2. Get bits to get excited
Starting Midwifery is exciting and getting through the application process is a big achievement! If you want to reward yourself with useful bits that will get you excited to start. This will look different to everyone whether it is a bag or a badge holder. Some Midwifery-specific bits I can recommend are: birth counters and milestone cards
3. Get less exciting bits to get organised
There are lots of bits that aren’t the most exciting to get but are so useful. Pens are a must and they seem to disappear so get a few. Scissors and tape are useful but no essential. Think about what you want for Uni and what you want for placement ,e.g. deodorant for placement bag.
4. You don’t need to buy loads of books
You don’t need a lot of things before starting Uni but especially not books. Your university may give you a list of books and it might be useful to buy a few of those but apart from that a lot is either online or in your university library.
5. Believe in yourself and build your support network
Well done! You’ve got this far and this is just the start! There are no two ways about it a Midwifery degree for so many reasons is hard(not to scare anyone, anything too easy usually isn’t worth doing) so you’ll need support. Support could be your family, friends and partner. It’s also useful to look at who else is starting your course to make connections and some of these people might end up being your friends for life.
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