A graduation party is a celebration of students’ accomplishments and memories during their time in their respective courses. However, the preparation for both the graduation and the party afterwards can be a source of worry for students and guests to the party alike who may …
What is a HEI Bursary?
Going off to university is a big time in any student’s life and there are many challenges that go along with it. The new friends, the hard work, and living alone can make it very exciting, but also stressful to move away, especially when managing …
How to Write a Cover Letter for Student Finance
Sorting out your finances and funding can be difficult at any point. However, due to the rather complex systems and there often being a lack of information, it can be even worse for university students when applying for student finance. The problems especially arise when …
Is a Nursing Degree Hard?
One of the most popular degrees in the UK is a nursing degree. However, there are lots of different things to consider when choosing your university course. First and foremost, you need to be sure you are genuinely going to enjoy the degree. Healthcare related …
What is Study Leave?
Across the course of a student’s education, there may be certain mystifying terms used to describe stages of education that may be hard to understand, or even completely unknown. One such term is ‘study leave’. Some pupils may be under the impression that this is …
What is a Dissertation in the UK?
In the UK, it can be hard to figure out what university is all about and how different it is from previous levels of education. Some people say it’s harder, some say it’s easier but what you really need to know is what you actually …
How Many Years is University?
When thinking about their options after leaving school, nearly all students will consider the option of going to university. However, there are lots of things to think about before making this decision. Going to university is a big investment of both money and time. Exactly …
Does Attendance Affect Student Finance?
Attending university is a time full of new experiences and busy schedules, especially for students with many interests outside their courses. Of course, it can be hard to fit everything in when you have lectures, clubs or societies, socialising, and nightlife to contend with simultaneously! …
A Guide to Transferring University Credits
If you start university and find that you really don’t like your course, this can be a major problem! It may mean that you need to change course, which is a great obstacle in itself. You may have heard of the term university credits before. …
How Do You Find Your UCAS Number?
Your UCAS number is given to you when you apply to university and is an essential part of your application. However, knowing that it is important doesn’t help you when you are trying to find it! Applying to university can be extremely stressful, especially when …