Billy Wong, Professor of Education, University of Reading, and author of The Ideal Student

The Backpacker’s Guide to University is a practical and accessible book for any student who is about to progress into higher education. It provides a clear and concise set of tips and advice on how to approach and navigate the different spheres of becoming a university student.

The book is particularly helpful for students who are unsure about what is expected of them – with useful and practical prompts, scenarios and highlights that illustrate and make explicit what one can do. The central message is for students to be open and to embrace new or different experiences, and the analogy of the backpacker promotes a transformative mindset.

Complete with tasks and activities, this guide is a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the varied slopes and terrains of student life – translating insight into actionable advice. It is an essential book to slip into your backpack on the way to university!

Bethan | 29/08/2025 13:42
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