Sustainable living for students
With the recent Australian bush fires and the Amazon burning last year, there has been an even greater emphasis on sustainable living. There is no doubt that our actions are impacting the planet to a greater extent than some people recognise. However, as students it is harder to live sustainably due to the cost of…
4 Top tips for exam prep
There are several things that I like to do when preparing for essay-based exams. Here are my tips that have helped me in the past to get good marks on my exam. Time Management Firstly, time management is very important, most essay-based exams are about two hours long and you normally have to answer 2…
How to succeed at an assessment centre
Grad scheme applications are gruelling, and they are made up of oh so many parts! If you’re lucky enough to have made it through to the assessment centre, first of all well done – that’s a pretty big achievement. Secondly, I know how you’re feeling. Overwhelmed, nervous and confused – especially if it’s your first…
Coping with January’s toxic diet culture
No time is worse for promoting diet culture than the start of a New Year. Detox teas, diet plans, gym memberships. It’s everywhere and it sucks. If you’re struggling with or recovering from an eating disorder, or even if you’re just sick of being told you need to improve yourself, January’s toxic diet culture can…
Common fears about part time work
When it comes to part time work whilst at university, students often have very common fears about it. For majority of students, it’ll be the first time they will have a job and without having parents around to ask everything to it can be worrying. I want to aim to answer some of those questions…
Getting back into the uni mindset after Christmas
Having a whole month off from uni is such a long time, and it can make it quite hard to get back into the mindset when you do go back. This can make it quite difficult, especially if you have exams or deadlines soon after the break. Here are my top tips for making sure…
5 New Years resolutions that are actually useful
It’s the period between Christmas and New Year. No one knows what day of the week it is, everyone’s full of stuffing and in the distance you can still hear someone singing Fairytale of New York. In the midst of this weird stretch of time, it’s natural we start thinking of New Years Resolutions –…
How do I analyse a primary source?
There are a few key things that need to be done when analysing a primary source. Whether the source is just featured in an essay or whether it is an essay based on one primary source, these tips are here to help and remind you about what you need to write and why they are…
How to prepare for January exams with revision
It’s a week before Christmas, the last thing on your mind is what’s going to happen in January. Revision is looming. However, unfortunately as students, January is our worst nightmare. Exam timetables are being revealed, and the last lectures of this semester are occurring now. You owe it to yourself to enjoy the Christmas festivities…
Coping at Christmas with a mental health issue
Going home for the holidays; opening presents; eating, drinking and being merry – for so many people, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s not that way for everyone, and the pressure to have fun can sometimes get to be too much. We’re taking a look at four of the…