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Reading for your qualification is ABSOLUTELY a given, and also a pain in the you know what. We’re here to nudge you in the right direction and offer smarter ways for you to obtain reading materials.   When looking for reading materials, it can be easy to spiral out of control. Make sure when youContinue reading “Secrets to getting reading material for your course”

Everyone chooses to do different things during their gap years so the one key piece of advice we can offer is that you do what you want to do, not what anyone is forcing you to do. Want to work? Do it. Want to volunteer on the other side of the world? Do it. WantContinue reading “Gap Year Guidance”

Social Media is an everyday feature and we’re certain it is nothing new to you. However, when you put aside all the memes, GIFs, or videos you watch on Youtube, you’d be surprised how the most common Social Media sites can positively impact your future aspirations. So, as part of our #TOPICTHURSDAYS we thought we’dContinue reading “Making The Best of Social Media for Your Studies/Future”

We know all too well how much of a challenge studying is; if it isn’t the course demand, it’s the stress of finances. We’ve referred to a few themes where you’re most likely to fall into financial strains, and dished out solution. Enjoy!   COURSE MATERIAL All students will need tools and equipment for coursesContinue reading “Dealing with financial worries while studying”

Last week we gave you ideas on what you should do if you have to re-sit again, and one of which mentioned that you should revise. So here we are, a week later with tips on various revision techniques to try out.   1. Locate yourself Some people can revise anywhere they can, others notContinue reading “Revision Techniques”

Can we just advise you to not be disheartened. Having to re-sit does not mean you’ve failed at life and it is NOT the end of the world. So before you read on, remind yourself that you’re totally a badass and you’re going to do better next time.   Now that’s over and done with,Continue reading “What to do if you ever have to re-sit”

You say volunteering. We say investing!   Volunteering is a great way to get experience in an area you’re interested in. There’s honestly no better time than now to dedicate some of your spare time to a cause or organisation.  By the time you’re ready to apply for your dream job, at least you canContinue reading “Tips on Volunteering”

Let us guess, you’ve debated with yourself over and over again as to whether you want to do that postgraduate course; Can you afford it? Will it be worth it? Do you have the time? Will it be too difficult? It doesn’t matter if these questions have crossed your mind or not, we asked ourselvesContinue reading “Planning to do Postgraduate Study?”

*DISCLAIMER: WE ARE NOT MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, AND DO NOT CLAIM TO BE. THE DETAILS ON THIS BLOG POST IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR UP TO DATE ADVICE. WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY POST INCIDENTS. No matter whether your course is part time or fullContinue reading “Looking After Your Mental Health When Studying”