Category: Education

Finance

Simple ideas for managing money.

By Fahren Khalid – Verified by Big Youth Group. As Head of Creative at the Big Youth Group, my job is to oversee the creative direction of the company and to be an advisor on anything related to strategy, special projects, advertising and marketing functions within the company. Managing your money is one of the […]

Finance

Coping With Stress at University

Stress affects us all at some points in our lives. It can come from many different areas, finance, relationships, work, studying and a variety of other forms. At certain times, pressure can build up and stress can be difficult to deal with. For young academics, the effects of stress can be felt from a tender […]

Well being

Why is Making Friends at College Or University Vital?

Many people say that it is better to judge someone’s character and the way they are as a person on the basis of the friends that they choose to keep rather than the family that they are born with. The reasoning behind this view has simplicity itself at its very core – you cannot choose […]

Well being

What Are the Most Common Problems Students Face at College Or University?

Having worked with many thousands of students at – and beyond – many colleges and universities both in the United Kingdom and more internationally, I have seen at first hand many of the most common problems that students experience and also been involved in their resolution so I feel that I am able to provide […]

Lifestyle

Importance Of Universities In Students’ Life

People go to a university for a variety of reasons: it might be for a degree, or it is simply the next step in life, or your parents expect it of you, or you want to make the most out of life. Whatever the reason, the university experience is different for everyone. While it is […]

Education

Settling Into University – Moving Into Halls and Enrollment

Everyone experiences culture shock when they start university (especially international students). Whatever school or college you come from, it is all new and unnerving. Don’t worry, almost everyone quickly gets used to it. Here’s some general advice to help you get started. – Arrive in good time to settle into your accommodation and meet housemates […]

Lifestyle

Why Should I Go to College?

In my line of work teaching and helping students with their studies in a whole myriad of subjects in various institutions both in the UK and internationally for the best part of the last seven years, it is often interesting to ask students as to why they actually want to go to college. A whole […]

Careers

Graduating From College – How to Prepare for Life After College

After a crazy graduation celebration, throwing the graduation caps into the air, you and your friends were gathering, drinking and saying goodbye to rushing assignments, exams and the lovely diet with cereal and baked beans. Seems like your future is so bright and shiny after graduation. However, for the ones having a clear plan, it’s […]