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 […]
Education
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 […]
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 […]
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