My first year at university, to be brutally honest, was an utter shambles. It took me the whole year to find my feet and, for a while I felt so pathetic for feeling like that. I’d look onto my social media and see old school friends having the best time […]
Education
Student Organisation Tips
Starting university can be an overwhelming time, so below are some simple organisation tips, ranging from note taking to meal prepping, that I have found useful over my first year. Decide how you want to take notes from the start It is important from the offset of your degree that […]
Results Day
Results day is fast approaching. For some more than others. Let’s be honest. We are stressed or worried. Worried that we may not have achieved the grades that we want and stressed because we fear what we may have to go through to get the desired grade. That is probably […]
The Struggles Of Living Away From Home
I am an international student and when I decided to come to the UK to start University I chose to stay in Halls. That is because I did not want to miss out on the social aspect of University. This was my first experience living by myself and of having […]
Pay your Education loan and Start saving
We are fortunate that our country encourages education. Education loan is available at an attractive rate and many of us tend to take this measure to pursue education. Many parents too persist that children learn under an education loan in order to inculcate a sense of responsibility in them. But […]
Results Day. What to do?
Results Day… for many students it is an incredibly stressful day, many questions come to mind… “What if I don’t get the grades?”, “What if I don’t get my first choice university?”, “What if my college or sixth form aren’t happy with my grades?”… “Where do I go?”. While stressful, […]
Preparing For College, Skills You Need to Succeed
Going to a college or university can be one of the best experiences one can have with new opportunities. As a former college professor, I had the honor and privilege to teach students of all ages from eighteen to sixties. The students I taught all had different life stories that […]
Navigating University With a Health Problem
University can often be difficult at the best of times; but add a health problem into the mix and it can suddenly get ten times harder. It’s so important to make sure that you look after yourself- and that the needs that come from your health are catered for. GET […]
Things I Wish I Knew About My First Year at University
The new academic year is almost upon us and I am really (strangely) excited. Starting a new school year has always been one of my favourite things. This is mainly because it means I get to sort out a new routine and buy loads of new stationery. As I’m going […]
What happens if results day doesn’t go your way?
You revised as hard as you could, you sat you final exams and now you’re enjoying your well earned, long, summer. There’s only one thing left to do… open that dreaded results envelope. For some people, results day is a day to celebrate all their hard work paying off, but […]
My Clearing Story
Other than the day that I got my A-Level results, I had never heard about Clearing but it’s such an important thing to be aware of. I’m going to share my personal story about getting into university through Clearing. The Results Though I couldn’t tell you the exact date, I […]
10 Ideas To Help Get You Motivated.
University is such an overwhelming experience at times. From getting assignments done, taking exams and balancing the work and play load. It’s no wonder that at times you can feel unmotivated and just want to curl up in your dorm and binge watch a Netflix series. However, there are some […]
Getting Prepared for the New Semester
So since we’re finally in August we can talk about the start of a new semester! I love the new clean slate feeling that the start of a new semester brings. However, sometimes the start of a new semester can feel daunting and a little scary. Getting ready for the […]
3 summer reads every young adult needs to read this summer!
Are you ready for summer, but you still have not made up your mind what books you should take with you? Well… you are in the right place because I am going to share with you 3 must have summer reads according to me. I know for some might be […]
Productivity tips for busy students
As a student I certainly found out the hard way that time-management is a crucial skill and being able to use my time effectively gives you a great advantage. With University lectures, coursework, part-time jobs, extra-curricular activities and trying to have a social life we often find ourselves spread too […]
Why Volunteer whilst at University?
It’s fresher’s week, you have attended the freshers fair, you pick up all sorts of bits and pieces and goodies, it’s all a bit overwhelming! You have probably spoken to people about different things & dependent on your likes & dislikes & your degree choice, different organisations & charities will […]
Graduation… Now What?
Finally Graduation! It is that time of the year, final year university students are wrapping up their studies and getting ready to celebrate the end of a chapter. Being one of those soon-to-be graduates myself, I am very excited about what is coming next in my professional and personal life. […]
University bound?
So it’s the summer, you have done your exams & applied to university, you have the summer to essentially work/save/have fun with family & friends, especially if you are university bound. Whilst you have may or may not have received offers, the fact is moving to university is probably going […]
Preparing for Further Education
It can be the most terrifying and off-putting time. However, you must prepare yourself accordingly. Further education is a great option for many people however many have to choose between continuing A-Levels or going to Tech. Others must choose an even further education to make their way to College and […]
What comes after university?
For some of you, university may be nearly over. This time can be confusing, stressful and worrying. You may feel pressure about what is to come next. The adventure of university is over. For me, the three years were a blur. They went so quickly and before I knew it, […]
Do you wish to home educate?
Many people wish to home educate, but they may not have the confidence, or they are worried about what others think, or don’t even know it is legal. When we first started home educating it was due to bullying, but we decided to place the children back into school. This […]
An honest university reflection
Anonymous blogger who would still like to share their experiences.*Please note views expressed are the blogger’s alone, we do not think university is a bad educational pathway* Looking back I don’t regret going to university, however at the time I did feel like there were no other options. I felt […]
Education is a funny thing. When I was at school, I hated it.
By Mark Lucking, NeedToLive Marketing Project Manager I struggled with learning which resulted in the school putting me in classes with other students who were at the same level as myself. This is how the school was structured, you had 2 top classes, 2 intermediate levels and 1 remedial class. […]
My Alternative Route To A Career
By Hannah Goodwin, Guest Blogger I was very privileged to be brought up by loving parents, who despite not being able to give me as much as they wanted growing up, were able to support me and provide me with a Grammar School education. My peers at school were very […]
What I Wish I’d Known When I Was At University.
It feels like many moons ago since I was a student. In fact, it was about 11 years since I set on my journey to university. Had I have known then what I know now perhaps my experience would have been a little different. Unsettled Beginnings. It’s hard work being […]
5 Reasons to Live at Home During Uni From Someone Who Did It
So your friends are talking about moving into halls and deciding whether living off baked beans is a viable diet. They’re figuring out how much stuff to take and if the first loan instalment is going to stretch until Christmas. But what about if you’re not moving into halls? In […]
Internships: stand out from the crowd
There is no better way to spend your summer as a student than being stuck in an office while all your friends are out travelling and enjoying the summer (outside of the rainy UK, that is). Well… not really, what I just described does not sound very appealing to many […]
The importance of music!
By Hasan Jadayel -Verified by Big Youth Group. Advertising Student in University of Arts London. 21 Years old. Football and Music enthusiast, with aims to achieve a lot in life, who are we without ambition? Strong believer in the phrase “Knowledge is power”, and believe there’s knowledge in everything. Creativity […]
How much does home education cost?
One of the things that are a big concern for anyone that wants to home educate their children is the cost. People are often surprised when I say it can cost nothing, it all depends on how you wish to home educate. If you wish to continue following the national […]
Why every young person should take up some type of volunteering in their local area?
By George Perfect – Verified by Big Youth Group. Think of your community. Picture a community where everyone is working together to help each other. This is what volunteers do. The tireless people who work around the clock to ensure that the people in their community get the support and […]
From ‘Have To’ to ‘Want To’
By Daisy Bavage NeedToLive Administrator I never thought that I would be where I am today… In the current age that we’re living in, getting a job is pretty difficult- let alone getting one that you like! There is a whole lot besides determination that goes into securing a position […]
Do’s and Don’ts – Exam style
It’s that time of the year again. It’s exam season and you are either overworked and stressed or completely unprepared. Here are DO’s and DON’Ts so that you can survive your exams. DO: Study: You cannot avoid this. You must study and prepare yourself effectively for your exams. Whether you […]
How to Make Friends in College
By USA Guest Blogger Kaitlyn Gloege About a year ago I went off to college as a freshman 2 hours away from home. I was nervous, to say the least. Making friends was so important to me. However, now I realize I did not have to be so nervous. Making […]
Success must be earned
A goal. An aspiration. A dream. We all want the same thing. We want to be successful in life. We want to get famous or we want to achieve a certain goal by a set date. It is normal and we all want it. Some more than others. When we […]
Uni, do I or don’t I?
It’s supposedly one of the biggest decisions you can make in your life- not just in terms of education and career, but lifestyle and fulfilment as well. So why can’t I decide? When it came to applying for Uni whilst I was doing A Levels, all my friends had powered […]
I Quit My Job…
I’ve been debating whether to post this for sometime, but this article helps even 1 person out there then it is worth it. Let’s take you back to where it all began around 2 years ago when I landed a great job, that was on-paper perfect for me. In my […]
What should I do if I feel stress before exams?
Every student will feel pressure at some point during their degree and there’s nothing like stress before exams to really make you feel that pressure. Pressure is necessary. It can be the motivation that we need to do things we don’t want to do. It’s the reason I only ever […]
7 Top Exam Stress Tips from Students
Exam season can bring a lot of pressure. Sometimes a little pressure can be a good thing, but when that pressure turns to stress, no one’s winning. So we’ve scouted around for some of the most useful exam stress tips and strategies from students and graduates who’ve lived through university […]