Category: Student Life

Second year is fast approaching.

The atmosphere in a student household is vital, capable of impacting grades and personal well-being. Any brewing tensions must be navigated sensibly to defuse any drama. Here are some ways to ensure you and your buddies maintain a happy home.

If you’re thinking about travelling after uni, a great way to get a taste for it is studying aboard. It allows you to explore another culture, broaden your outlook on life and adds an interesting dimension to your uni course. Depending on the type of course your doing and your uni, you can either go for a single semester or a full year.

With just 28% of students in part-time work, many are struggling to adequately feed and house themselves. Whether you have plans to continue onto a Master’s and PhD or are looking at unpaid internships, you may have a few more years living on a low income.

Turn that frown upside down, prospective fresher! Here are five good reasons that going to a university open day might be worth the journey.

You’ve got three assignments due for around the same time.

Video games have long been thought of as meaningless distractions. However, gaming in moderation can help you to develop valuable skills and traits that successfully translate to the workplace.

The prospect of finding a good summer internship that aligns with your interests is terrifying enough. But what about performing it well enough to actually bag the job?

Passing your driving test and getting your car is like the ultimate freedom. No more lifts from mum and dad, no more relying on public transport, you got your wheels and your wheels got you!

University can be a minefield when it’s your first time. What exactly are you supposed to do when you’re there? How do you get through the year making the most of the experience?