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 […]
Education
3 Business books you need to read
Most of the books I read are non-fiction books. These are book that I read because I want to learn something, whether that is managing my finances, starting a business or be a better communicator. Well here is a list of 3 of my favourite business books that will change […]
Lifelong Learning: Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks
Hello, I was introduced as a new Everyday Role Model recently on Facebook. Today let’s talk about lifelong learning. Lifelong Learning I received my college degree after I was over the hill. After starting and stopping college several times due to life getting in the way. I knew I did […]
3 Reasons to take the EPQ
It gives you an experience of writing at university level. I cannot explain the extent of how much the EPQ aided me when I got to university. The EPQ is 5000 words, which means 2000 word essays at university seemed easy. Moreover, I gained experience in referencing, which is extremely […]
Revision just not going in? You may be studying the wrong way!
I have created a few ideas and tips to share with you for the most productive methods of revision
Failing Doesn’t Make You A Failure
Failure is an inevitable part of life. Sooner or later, we’re all going to fail at something. But, it’s not our failures that define us. Imagine if that was the case- we would be a whole species of failures. I for one am so glad that that failing doesn’t make […]
Why you won’t regret being an Exchange Student
One of the things I often think about regarding my University experience is whether I should have taken advantage of the opportunity to travel and visit a different country through spending some time away as an exchange student. I wouldn’t say I regret my choice of not going but I […]
The Value of an Education
University presents a time of unbridled learning, adventure, and a new kind of freedom! Courses schedules are often more sporadic throughout the day and it really becomes up to each person to find their own way to manage their day-to-day schedule. For many going to University, this may be the […]
How To Balance Life at University
University is meant to be one of the most exciting times of your life. I would say it certainly was an experience I would never forget. But there were elements to university that I didn’t get along with. I struggled to ‘juggle it all’. Looking back, I wish I had […]
Credit Cards in College, Yay! or Nay
Credit Cards, some of you may be saying YES! I have one or some may say yeah, I have those. Credit Cards can be a great tool to help you build credit or ruin it. As a college student Credit Cards have been around especially for you, although there are […]
Lessons I Learned at University
In July this year, it was 6 years since I graduated from university. It feels weird to think that I’ve now been adulting for that long. When is it acceptable to stop calling yourself a graduate? Asking for a friend. Anyone who knows me will know that I did not […]
The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art – A Newcastle Gem
Baltic Flour Mills was opened in 1950 by Rank Hovis, though the building was designed and construction work began in the 1930s, (it was discontinued during the war which is why it was finally opened In 1950). It was probably named after the Baltic Sea as other Rank Hovis mills […]
Important Lessons I Learned From Working in Retail
So last year I left my job in retail after a total of 7 years. It all started as a job to give me some extra cash at uni, and it was my fallback when my lack of experience let me down in finding a job actually relevant to my […]
How to prepare your future career during College
College is one of the most important parts of shaping your future career. It helps to create a basis on which you need to constantly build. From the skills and knowledge you learn in class to the networking within your social group. College offers a wide variety of skills which […]
Staying Productive When You’re Easily Distracted
30 minutes of Netflix. A quick scroll through Insta. A cheeky text message. A quick trip to the kitchen for yet another cuppa. Reorganising the sock drawer. Just some of the extensive range of methods that I use for procrastination. Let’s face it, it’s a mammoth task to stay focused […]
Success…. How do you Define It?
Classical Definition of Success Success is defined as “an accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” That sounds pretty clear cut, but also quite narrow to me. If that was all that was considered a success in life, I would have a lot more failures to check off on my list […]
The Wonderful Life of An Introverted Student
What does being an introvert mean to you? It took until the second year of university for me to properly come to terms with what it meant to be an introvert, and what it meant for me. I should begin by stating that, being introvert means something different to everyone, […]
I am Failing Uni, How to Recover Quick
Attending a university or college can and will be stressful for anyone, especially for a student right out of high school or secondary school. I can truthfully say that I may not have been as prepared at I should have been. Although High school tries to prepare you the best […]
Three Things I Wished I Had Known Before Starting University
Thinking about the academic aspect of university before you start your lectures and seminars can be extremely daunting. Here are the three main things I wish I had known before starting my degree, for any one who is about to start theirs. It’s overwhelming You’re aloud to feel overwhelmed when […]
Lonely at University? 7 ways to make new friends at Uni
Are you a bubbly, confident chatterbox? Or do you sit more in the shy, struggle-to-start-a-conversation box? The crazy thing is, wherever you are on the spectrum, you could find yourself feeling lonely at university. And it makes sense. You’ve moved away from family and friends and you’re living alone on […]
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