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. […]
Education
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 […]
How LinkedIn Started My Career
By Megan Owens, NeedToLive Operations Director Just for a snippet of my background: before university, my life evolved around chess. I represented Wales playing in competitions all over the world. I even played in the chess equivalent of the Olympics called the Olympiad, and I was the youngest player ever […]
Digital Leaders Podcast ft. Jack Parsons
Please note: this podcast talks about sensitive issues
How to stay motivated.
Being a student in the 21st Century can be difficult. This is especially when it comes to becoming motivated and staying motivated to study or do that one piece of homework that is due in 2 days. You feel like prioritizing other things such a cleaning or binge watching a […]
Need some study motivation?
#HWPO – Hard Work Pays Off! We all have times when we don’t want to study/revise. We all get road blocks. This video is to give you that little extra boost!
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