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Life in Portsmouth
Welcome to your your new home. You can find new things to love at uni, discover new hobbies and make friendships to last a lifetime. Here are your options for getting around campus, as well as diverse social, cultural and sporting opportunities you can get involved in:
Explore Portsmouth
Life outside study
Amazing places to eat, fantastic independent shops, great green spaces – everything you need to work, rest and play is waiting for you in Portsmouth.
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Life on campus
Explore life as a Portsmouth student and discover the opportunities and services available to you.
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London life
Great eating, fascinating independent shops and open parkland - there's more to the London campus than studying.
![Walthamstow photoshoot - March 2022 students walking and chatting](/sites/default/files/styles/card_mobile/public/media/images/webimage-B521F3C2-CE34-40BA-B7AD71D25BE41EBF.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=6FNGVge9)
Managing your money
Explore our money-saving tips, start your budget and calculate your monthly spending.
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Travel, study or work abroad
Embrace new cultures, make memories and travel internationally during your course.
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Maps and directions
Find out how to get to/around Portsmouth and our campus with our interactive and downloadable maps.
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Societies and student union
How to get involved in your Union including the clubs and societies you can join.
![Collage of student union activities, including lacrosse](/sites/default/files/styles/card_mobile/public/media/images/undergraduate-students-union.jpg?h=6cff084f&itok=NiuSvb11)