It’s been a while! My life has moved on so much since my last post and everything has happened so quickly. However, I thought a quick update on what I have been up to would put it all into perspective. Hopefully, you can see why I haven’t had the chance to blog much but I…
Top Student Discounts You Shouldn’t Miss
I know that I’m going to miss out on lots of perks, such as free items and discounts after I graduate. You don’t necessarily appreciate student discount till its gone. Most retailers today offer some sort of student discount, whether that be 10% off or a free item. It’s always worth checking to see if…
Top Revision Tips for Exam Success
Studying for exams is never easy. I have gone through GCSEs, A Levels and University and I can tell you that it hasn’t got easier over the years. If someone asked me how to revise, I honestly wouldn’t be able to tell them. GCSEs was the first time I experienced exams in a serious nature….
Post-Graduation Options: Navigating Your Future
It’s been a while! I have been so busy recently, writing my dissertation and revising for exams that I had to take a break from blogging. I can assure you that I am back doing what I love, with lots of advice for you all. What are my next steps? I’ve now finished my degree at…
The importance of internships, placements and insight experiences
Placements, internships and insight experiences have seen a rise in recent years, where employers are looking for industrial experience undertaken during university. They are all useful additions that can enhance your CV and make you stand out when applying for graduate jobs. But what is the difference between them all? How do you apply for…
Problems international students face in the UK and how to solve them?
This is a guest post, written by Evelina from Best Student Halls. Best Student Halls is a great website to find and look for student accommodation at the best price, as this is sometimes a daunting process if your university doesn’t offer any onsite accommodation or if the university accommodation is too expensive. The blog post explains some…
Things I wish I knew before second year
So second year flew by and I’m now in my third and final year of my undergraduate degree. I had such an amazing year – I thoroughly enjoyed my course, I experienced lots of exciting things and I am ready to face the mountain of assignments and exams that I know I have to complete…
How I made the most of Summer
So many of you reading this would probably be wondering why I haven’t posted in a good few months. The reason for this is that I have spent the last three months working at a campsite, in the middle of France. I decided during October 2016 that I didn’t want to waste the summer at…
The Future
So I thought I would write a post on something a bit different and considered uncertain for many students – the future. Also, this post might seem like a bit of a rant, of which I apologise. Honestly, the future scares me and I’m sure there are people out there with the same opinion as…
Essential Guide to Moving into Student Accommodation
Moving out of your family house, into student accommodation can prove to be a difficult time for any student. The co-founder of Huru, Thomas Spencer, has written a useful post (below) on steps to consider and follow when moving into rented accommodation. Additionally, if any of you are moving into rented accommodation next year and have…