# Queen's University Belfast

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- [Jargon Buster](https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/Study/parents-guardians-carers/jargon-buster/)
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# Parents, Guardians and Carers

# Parents, Guardians and Carers

## Supporting the Journey to University

## Guiding your young person towards higher education

As a parent, guardian, or caregiver, you play a crucial and trusted role in guiding and supporting your young person.

Deciding to pursue higher education is a significant step towards independence for a young person, however, this exciting journey can also bring challenges for some students.

To help you navigate this process, we've put together some important information that will empower you to plan ahead and support your young person in making informed decisions about university.

[Register to receive updates from Queen's](https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/Study/parents-guardians-carers/register/)

WHY HIGHER EDUCATION?

Discover how supporting your young person in pursuing further education can be a life-changing experience, opening up new opportunities, fostering personal growth, and advancing their career.

[Learn about the benefits of higher education](https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/Study/parents-guardians-carers/why-choose-higher-education/) to help your young person make informed decisions about their educational path.

RESEARCHING COURSES

Choosing the right undergraduate degree can be overwhelming for a young person.

[Here’s how you can help them](https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/Study/parents-guardians-carers/researching-courses/) narrow down their options and find the perfect course.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Looking for a reliable resource for all matters related to your young person's university journey?

From demystifying the application process to guiding you through student finance and assisting your young person in securing suitable accommodation, [our comprehensive guide](https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/Study/parents-guardians-carers/important-information/) offers invaluable support for those navigating their young person's academic path at Queen's University Belfast.

A GUIDE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Going to University marks a new chapter in a young person’s development. Moving to independent learning and living is an exciting time – one of exploration, not just of the subject that they have chosen to study in more depth but also exploration of themselves as people.

Each student is different – so for some this may be staying in very regular contact, for others it might mean ‘letting go’ a bit more and encouraging them to make decisions for themselves and self-manage the situations they find themselves in.  We all need the support of friends and family throughout our lives, but there is a point for young people when they need to be encouraged to become more independent and responsible for their own path.

[Read the Guide for Parents/Guardians](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/wellbeing/PoliciesProcedures/guide-for-parents-guardians/)

##### FIND OUT MORE

[The University Jargon Buster](https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/Study/parents-guardians-carers/jargon-buster/)

[Helping a Young Person Prepare for University](https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/Study/parents-guardians-carers/preparing-for-uni/)

[Other Routes to University](https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/routes-to-university/)

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