First Look online events

Watch recordings from our First Look virtual event to find out about student life at Southampton before attending an open day.

Learn more about student life at Southampton

Watch recordings of our First Look virtual event to see what Southampton has to offer. You'll hear from our students and staff on all aspects of student life. Find out about support available and how to get the most out of your university experience. It's also a great opportunity to hear questions and answers from staff and students.

The online session recordings cover:

campuses, sports, Students' Union and other activities
strengthening your application
managing your finances, from rent to food shopping
careers, employability and student enterprise
student life, study abroad and support
accommodation options
how to apply for your student visa

Exploring Your New Home: City, Campus and Activities

Find out what it’s like to truly live the student life in Southampton and on our campuses. Discover things to do in the city as well as our campus activities, including SUSU’s food market. Hear about our 300 sports and societies and our excellent sport facilities, including our water sports.

Make your application stand out from the crowd

We talk you through your applicant journey, how to apply and give top tips to make your application stand out. Current students share their application journey and how they enhanced their personal statement.

Money matters: from rent to food, we’ve got you covered

Join our Financial Support practitioners, as they walk through applying for student finance, tuition and maintenance loans. They'll cover institutional bursaries and explore the range of financial opportunities unique to the University of Southampton.

Student Life and Support: Study Aboard, Wellbeing and Resources

From our libraries to student tutors and skill sharing, study will be an important part of your time here as a student. Sign up to hear from our staff and current students about the resources and services on offer to support you. The team will also take you through our study abroad options and incredible support offered by our advice and wellbeing teams.

Accommodation: Your Home Away from Home

A first look at University accommodation, guidance, tips and firsthand experience from residences staff and current students. Discover your new home away from home as we take you on a virtual tour of student accommodation at the University of Southampton. Find everything you need to know, what it’s like to live in halls and guidance on applying.

Exploring Your Future: Careers and Employability 

The Careers and Employability Service are here to support you discover and realise your career ambitions. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or are open to exploring the possibilities, we offer a wide range of exciting opportunities right from your first year to help you test out ideas and build your skills. From internships and placements to events and competitions, why not join us to find out more and start your career journey today. 

Applying for your visa

Join the University of Southampton Visa and Immigration Student Advice Service to discuss everything you need to know and prepare before making a student visa application.