GoStudyUK
Information and advice for international students about all aspects of studying and living in the UK, including study options, fees, scholarships, living costs, visas, accommodation options and what it’s really like to be a student in the UK.
http://www.GoStudyUK.com

Real Uni
RealUni.com provides free student-written advice and information on all aspects of applying for University, builds profiles of Universities, and allows you to contact Uni students across the country.
http://www.realuni.com/

The Complete University Guide
League tables, information for international students, graduate prospects, university and city profiles, financial advice, links and FAQs
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

Directgov
Government information on reasons for going into Higher Education, finding and applying for courses, and student finances
http:///www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/index.htm

You Go Further
Networking site providing the opportunity to meet other students before starting uni
http://www.yougo.co.uk

NUS - Student Life
The National Union of Students' website, containing information on various aspects of student life including finances, housing, travel, careers, volunteering, study, insurance, student union events and becoming a course rep
http://www.nus.org.uk/en/Student-Life/

FunderFinder
FunderFinder is a small UK charity producing online and offline applications, mainly for grant-seekers based in the UK.
http://www.funderfinder.org.uk

National Union of Students
Information on all aspects of student welfare, including housing, crime, health
http://www.nus.org.uk

Scholarship Search
Search for scholarships and grants
http://www.scholarship-search.co.uk

Student Awards Agency for Scotland
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Scotland
http://www.saas.gov.uk

Student Finance England
Government website providing information on student finance and also the place to sign up to receive it.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Student Finance Wales
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Wales
http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

Student Life: A Survival Guide, Practical Advice and Help with Starting Life at University
Roe, N (2006), Lifetime Publishing. This survival guide is for anyone about to enter university or college in their first year. It offers practical advice, anecdotes and interviews with students on issues such as accommodation - living in halls of residence, renting, living as a lodger, squatting; finance - grants and loans, budgeting, banks and how to earn money; study - course structures, how to study, what to do if you are not happy with your course; getting involved with student life - clubs and societies on offer. The book also covers the emotional side of college life, homesickness, sex, drugs and health issues.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Student-Life-Survival-Practical-University/dp/1904979017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books

Unite
The largest provider in the UK of quality non-university rented student accommodation
http://www.unite-students.com/

Learnhigher
The LearnHigher Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is a partnership of 16 Universities, led by Liverpool Hope University, committed to improving student learning through providing excellent resources to support students' learning development, and through practice-led research to inform the effective use of those resources. Includes resources on topics such as academic writing, research, time management and group work.
http://www.learnhigher.ac.uk

Writing at University by Phyllis Creme
A student writing guide providing a deeper understanding of what writing at university is all about, with useful methods and approaches to give you more control over your academic writing. The book explores both traditional essay and other kinds of writing that you will need to do as part of your studies. You are encouraged to build upon your existing abilities as a writer through applying practical tasks to your own work.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Writing-University-2nd-Phyllis-Creme/dp/0335213251/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1

Moon, J.A. (2004). A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning. RoutledgeFalmer, London.
A book focusing on understanding and using reflective and experiential learning, in terms of both theory and practical implementation.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handbook-Reflective-Experiential-Learning-Practice/dp/0415335167/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8

Gap Year
Useful website for considering and planning a gap year, including information on volunteering, jobs, flights, countries, travel insurance, travel health and visas
http://www.gapyear.com/

Volunteering England
Volunteering England works to support and increase the quality, quantity, impact and accessibility of volunteering throughout England.
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/

Graduate Recruitment Bureau
GRB is a specialist recruitment agency offering access to the latest graduate schemes and jobs.
http://www.grb.uk.com

Languages Work
Website providing information on using languages in a wide range of careers. Whether you're a language learner, a languages teacher or a careers adviser, there's plenty of advice and information for you to take away and share with others. You'll also find plenty of resources - including posters for the classroom, careers factsheets and activity packs - to help you along the way!
http://www.languageswork.org.uk

Windmills - interactive career programme
A website aimed at helping you understand more about yourself, reveal the kind of life you really want and show you how to start working towards it.
http://www.windmillsonline.co.uk/interactive/