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What is it really like to be an HE student?

Current and former HE students talk about their experiences and offer advice for incoming students.

What is it really like to be a student at an institution of higher education, such as a university or college?

Six current or former students talk about their personal experiences with the digital technologies they needed for their education. They offer tips and advice to incoming students.

Discussion points:

What are your reactions to the video? Did anything said by these students stand out as particularly interesting or useful to you?

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