By the time we reach University some of us have already figured out a way to prioritize our responsibilities. University can throw a wrench is some of the best laid plans though. There’s more to keep track of and sometimes the deadlines are tighter. In addition, there’s often many extra-curricular […]
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Everything you need to think about before a uni open day
I am currently undergoing the mammoth task of visiting university open days practically every weekend. I’ve only been to two so far, but I’ve already noticed significant errors I’ve been making. I thought maybe it was just me being new to the idea of going into the big wide world, […]
Excelling in Challenging Classes
Have you ever had an extremely challenging class at University? Here’s some great tips and strategies for not just succeeding but excelling in them.
Friendships at University
First friends, new friends, all are so priceless to us at so many points in our life. How do you manage maintaining these relationships during times of great change in your life?
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Navigating the New Flexible Teaching Techniques
Due to the Coronavirus, schools have quickly flexed to utilizing new educational methodologies to ensure that students continue to receive an education. How well are you adapting to these changes? What strategies can help?
5 top tips for pro bloggers – let’s hear your voice
Getting your first blog out can seem daunting, but it’s not as difficult as it sounds. I had a burning desire to write for a living but I didn’t know how to go about it. I had something to say and didn’t know how to say it. After being a […]
Stay connected while social distancing
It’s a new world for many of us and with it comes a lot of changes and adjustments to our lifestyles. What are some ideas to make the most of it and how do we get through it? Stay Connected Isolation and boredom can quickly set in if we don’t […]
Identifying your career of choice
I was always so jealous of those kids that it seemed from birth knew exactly what they wanted to be when they grew up. Not everyone does. For some of us it takes time, patience and soul-searching to find that one special job. How did you know when you had found your career?
Learning how to study is as important as studying
Like you, when I first attended University my biggest goal was to get good grades. I wanted to succeed at this new adventure, my first true adventure that I had struck out on my own to complete. Homework The first thing I learned was that there was going to be […]
Why you should study abroad – my personal journey
My unexpected journey The idea came to my head a long time ago when I was still a student at a High School. I thought that it will be easy for me. My English is fine and all I wanted was to get out of my hometown, which is in […]
Charles Clayton: Space Cruise
“In The AlphaApps, our motto is ‘Reimagine Reality’, we want people to see the world differently.”As a young black child growing up, there were no video game heroes that were people of colour and so when we came up with the idea of a space game, I wanted to make […]
Why Interning Can Lead You to Your New Career After College
In your life of your college career you will decide on my many different options on how to kickstart your career. The questions you will be asking yourself is When, how, where will your first career opportunity takes place. For many that start is in an internship, a way to […]
Reflections on my Uni Journey So Far
sI’m officially half way through my time at uni… like WHAT??? The past year and a half has flown by and it has been an absolutely crazy adventure. It’s got me thinking about my uni journey so far, the lessons I’ve learnt and the memories I’ve made. Here’s a few […]
When Depression Takes Hold While in Uni
Depression is one of those terms that can mean a lot to different people as there several severities of depression. For someone like myself who has suffered in the past especially during my University years it was particularly difficult. Being that may students will soon be coming back from Holiday […]
My Guide To Perfecting That Essay
One of the most important keys for student life is nailing your essay technique. Once you’ve got that down, you’re pretty much set for any essay you’re ever given. But, finding the technique that works for you is hard and sometimes you need a little bit of advice from others. […]
Book Club | The Librarian of Auschwitz
‘We’re in Auschwitz. What do you want me to do? Take out life insurance?… ‘In a place like Auschwitz where everything is designed to make you cry, a smile is an act of defiance’. This book. Trying to find words to summarise just how powerful this narrative is is beyond […]
The Importance of Education …
When you have an education the skys the limit, in terms of job opportunity, and confidence. Life’s all about confidence, without which, makes it hard to even get started in the first place. Whether you’re a college student, or a graduate student, or trying to get your PhD, you’ll go […]
Do I even actually WANT to go to university?
Don’t know what course to pick at uni? Don’t know if you even want to go to uni at all?? Your not alone. I’m struggling, I’ll admit. Although I do remain positive, I seriously have no idea what I want to do next with my life!! It feels like there’s […]
Uni Chats, End Of Term Slump
Guys. December is almost here. It’s so close I can almost touch it!!! Yet, I’ve still got 4 essay deadlines, presentations, lecture notes, blog deadlines, applications to send, housing contract to sign, seminar prep all left to do! I’ve got 14 days left of this term, 2 weeks today I’ll […]
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