Newcastle University

“The friends I have made both in PARTNERS and starting University is one of the best parts of student life. Socially, university is guaranteed to be enjoyable based on how many people attend and how many events and organisations there are.”

Hayley Geography and Planning BA Honours

“The PARTNERS programme is beneficial to anyone who wants an accurate insight into what university life is really like.”

Danielle Dental Surgery BDS

“I would recommend the PARNTERS programme as a good way of getting a taste of university life and it helps you get on your chosen course which, in turn takes off some of the pressure of university life.”

Joanne Combined Honours BA Honours

“I would recommend the PARTNERS programme because it allows students from Newcastle to make friends before they come to university”

Alison Foundation Biology

“I took part because I knew that I could take advantage of my disability to gain a place at one of the UK’s best universities.”

Niall Marine Biology BSc Honours

“My advice to those thinking about accommodation would be to take the risk and move out of home. It will be more fun and give you new experiences and you will make more friends.”

Louise Business Management and Marketing BA Honours

“Only a few friends from my school had chosen to come to Newcastle, so I was happier knowing more people!”

Bruce Small Craft Technology MEng Honours

“The PARTNERS lectures on the Assessed Summer School were reflective of what the course is really like and the project work gave a good idea of the work load.”

Michael Chemistry MChem Honours

“I definitely recommend the PARTNERS Programme as it is a great chance to see if the subject is a good choice for you.”

Jamie Law LLB Honours

“The Assessed Summer School helped with the transition to self study from being told what to do in my sixth form.”

Adam English Language BA Honours

“I can think of no better introduction to being a student at Newcastle than the PARTNERS Programme.”

Chris Biomedical Science BSc Honours

“The Assessed Summer School was extremely useful and gave me a good insight into what to expect when I started. Its great because it offers a safety net in case you don’t get the right grades.”

Daniel Information Systems BSc Honours / Computer Science PhD

“It is great being a Combined Honours student as I have access to the English and History Schools’ facilities as well as the Combined Honours Centre.”

Danielle Combined Honours (English and History) BA Honours

“My course has been a lot more varied than I expected it to be, I am really enjoying the independence university life provides.”

Emma History BA Honours

“On the Assessed Summer School I really enjoyed meeting lots of new people and socialising, it is definitely useful in finding out the level of work expected and easing the transition from school to uni.”

Emma Medicine and Surgery BSc Honours

“I would recommend the Assessed Summer School, it helped me build confidence and helps confirm if university is for you.”

Holly Archaeology BA Honours

“Being away from home, finding my independence, making new friends and working towards my dream of speaking fluently in another language is what makes university so much fun!”

Laura Modern Languages BA Honours

“Living at Henderson Hall has given me some amazing experiences and I’ve met lots of people. It is more expensive than staying at home but I’d suggest trying to get a place in Halls, its all about the experience, and being with new people and so close to the city is just fantastic.”

Laura Zoology BSc Honours

“I’m still friends with people I met on the Assessed Summer School, and it was a much easier introduction to work and the facilities than jumping in at the deep end.”

Oscar Mechanical Engineering MEng Honours

“The Assessed Summer School is must for those who want an insight into the course and student life.”

Rachel History BA Honours

“The Assessed Summer School really benefited me when I started at university, particularly the different study skills sessions which have really helped me with my course.”

Rebecca Environmental Science BSc Honours

“I chose Newcastle primarily because of it's reputation. It was always something that I aimed for during my A Levels. Another deciding factor was the PARTNERS scheme.”

Scott Mathematics BSc

“Living at Richardson Road (ricky road) was greatest year of my life! I've then lived on Westgate Road for the last two years, it is cheap and near town.”

Sep Biology BSc Honours

“So far my course has been brilliant, I have enjoyed every moment of it. The modules are fascinating and inspiring in the way that they get us to think about our world and how it has changed over great periods of time.”

Stephanie Archaeology BA Honours