Striking out on their own – the challenges facing new students

After the first month, when you should ‘forget about the academic side’, it’s time to knuckle down a bit.Although dropout rates have risen slightly, they’re still only at 6%, according to the Social Market Foundation – most students have a happy, successful time at university.Mental health is high on university radars, with the number of students seeking counselling having doubled at some institutions and a quarter of students saying they’ve experienced depres