When writing up any extended essay or research project it can be easy to feel slightly overwhelmed or as though you don’t know where to start. This is especially true for research projects like theses, which are done at an incredibly high academic level. Due …
Average Graduate Salaries in the UK
Upon graduating university, navigating the world of work can be confusing. You’ve just earned the degree you have been working hard towards for at least three years and are ready to put all that knowledge and experience to good use – but finding a job …
How Often Do Uni Students Go Home?
University works very differently to lower schools and living away from home is a big change to deal with. Since there’s a lot of academic work associated with university, lots of students are left wondering when they can go home outside of regular holidays. You …
10 Quick, Easy and Cheap Meals for Students
Cooking at university is the first major adult responsibility students come across. You’re responsible for all your own meals, whether you cook them yourselves at not. For a lot of students, university is a great way to actually learn how to cook! If that’s the …
When is Freshers’ Week 2024?
Before you start university, you may be worrying about making friends. This can definitely be difficult, especially as you probably won’t know anybody if you are leaving your hometown. Instead, you will be exposed to so many different people, all from different backgrounds. This is …
How Many Graduate Jobs Are There in the UK?
After graduating, finding a job can be hard. It can be extremely overwhelming, as for the first time, you can’t depend on your teachers. It’s not only the first time you are out of education, which can be scary enough, but there is also lots …
What is a Student Union in University?
You definitely want your university experience to go well, but there’s a very small chance it will go absolutely perfectly. You’ll probably find yourself needing to ask for help at some point. Don’t worry – this is completely normal! Every student needs to ask for …
Top 5 Pre-University Summer Schools in the UK
When you finally finish the school year and enter your summer holidays, going back to school might be the last thing on your mind. However, summer schools can be a great way to improve your confidence and your grades. The latter is especially true with …
Most Popular University Societies (Ranked)
Going to university is a big change for many people. However, with these changes comes the opportunity to try something new. Many people choose to join societies, which are clubs where students meet to celebrate a shared interest. This can be anything from sports, to …
What is a Literature Review?
Dissertations, theses and now literature reviews- university academic terms can be hard to keep up with and even harder to get your head around. You may even feel that these terms can be overcomplicated or maybe even pointless. However, as these types of terms are …