You're fresh out of uni and about to start your first day in the real working world. All the hours, days and months of job searching, writing tailored CVS and cover letters, preparing for job interviews, have been leading up to this moment.
You did all the prep, you practiced the questions and answers with your mate, you read about the company till you felt like the CEO and you know exactly what you're talking about. But when crunch time wheels round, you find yourself struggling to remember the name of the interviewer, let alone why you're good for the job.
Third year is intense with a capital I. There are constant deadlines, the work is more advanced and you’ve got plenty of revision to do. The important thing to remember is that you WILL survive and get that degree.
It’s not all werk werk werk, no matter what Rihanna says. Study breaks are essential when it comes to your overall productivity. But what to do when the weather isn’t on your side and you’re stuck in your flat?
The word dissertation is enough to send shivers down any student’s spine. Dissertations will be the biggest project you will have to do while you’re at uni; for some, it's an entire year's work.
Student life can be a real stress. So why not make your time easier with some fun apps to keep you motivated and organised?
What food do you think of when you imagine student living? Kebabs, chips, pot noodles? Cheap and cheerful, but not all that healthy.
Late night chats, 3AM toastie-making and wild house parties are some of the highlights of living under one roof with your best mates. It can also be the cause of ultimate friendshipicide.
As cliché as it sounds, time spent travelling can teach you a lot about yourself. It helps you learn and grow, and puts you in situations that you never thought you’d be able to cope with.
Taking a gap year can give you the real-world experience you need before settling down into work or study. A gap year well spent will give you the freedom to develop your subject area, travel and earn a bit of cash along the way too.
