Saving money in your first term at University
Whether you’re a third year or a first year the first term of university is notoriously expensive. While getting that first instalment of student loan may feel like you’ve won the lottery the sad reality is it will be gone before you know it. It’s time to learn to prioritise. Saving money now will set…
The graduate skills gap – and how to beat it
Some students assume that when they finish university, the degree will be enough to land them a nice £30,000 a year job straight away. However, whilst this is possible, employers are looking for more than just a degree. Experience is a necessity, as is a number of different skills. The very basics of starting a…
Second year: my two top tips
I’ve just moved into a house with four other girls and am about to start my third, and final, year at University. I’m petrified to say the least. However, I’m excited to see what lies in store for my last year of education. Moving into my last ever student house *cry* got me thinking about…
How to handle the dreaded reading lists
Whichever subject you’ve decided to study there will be a ton of reading to do. Your reading list will have several key books/ articles for you to read before each seminar as well as further material for you to dive into. As a first-year student who has probably never had to do this much reading…
Starting University with social anxiety
Starting Uni can be tough: moving away from home, leaving your friends behind, having to make a whole new group of friends. All these things might seem hard enough to deal with as it is, starting University with social anxiety can feel even harder to manage. But believe it or not: you can still have…
Graduate Recruitment: what I’ve learnt
So, I’m going into my third year of University in a couple of weeks time (eeeek, just typing that out makes me very nervous…) and have been interning at a graduate recruitment consultancy for the past 6 weeks. It’s been such a learning curve and I’ve had tonnes and tonnes of fun. I wanted to…
Dorm decor: where to shop in Nottingham
There’s only a couple of weeks until term starts and freshers move in, and making your halls feel like home is a must-do to ease the big move from familiar to unknown. To help that transition & spruce your room up, here’s some suggestions of where you can shop for dorm decor in Notts: Ikea…
Things to Expect When Entering your First Year at University
It’s less than a month to go before we’re all going back to University! Scary isn’t it. Where has the summer gone? As we all enjoy the last few weeks before our summer holiday turns to a close and University begins, here are a few things that you might expect when you’re entering your first…
Fresher’s Week: Do’s and Don’ts
Fresher’s Week can be great fun, but it’s also a breeding ground for big mistakes. Here’s a few of mine that you can learn from: Do: Pack plenty of medicine There’s no debating it: you will get Fresher’s Flu. Me, I completely lost my voice for about three weeks, but it could be anything from…
5 Worries you probably have about starting University
Going to university is scary but it is also exciting and fun and full of new adventures. Many people look back at university as some of the best times of their lives. But all these people will have started off with the same fears as you and worried about the same things as you. 1)…