University lectures are a big part of university life. They usually take up the most time in a student’s week, and are helpful for university classes and essays. However, you might notice that you may have more or less lectures than your friends, and your …
Can You Appeal a University Rejection?
As every student knows, receiving university decisions is the most stressful part of the application process! Unfortunately, you may not get the results you hoped for, and find yourself being rejected by a university. However, you might feel like you were treated unfairly during the …
Can You Get Feedback After a University Rejection?
University applications are a huge step in a student’s path towards higher education, and it is hard to predict what will happen. Although students are excited to open UCAS and find the offers they have received, it is unfortunately sometimes the case that you may …
Red Brick Universities | Everything Applicant’s Need to Know
When it comes to university, there are a whole host of terms floating around that everybody seems to know about. For prospective university students, this can be super confusing, so don’t worry if you feel out of the loop – you aren’t alone! An example …
The Russell Group | Guide for Prospective University Applicants
When you begin to think about university, and start the application process, you’ll often hear the words ‘Russell Group’ floating around. When it finally comes to choosing your five universities to apply to, you may begin to consider the Russell Group as one, or even …
Does Oxford University Do Clearing?
The University of Oxford is a very prestigious university, and it has been ranked as the best in the world for multiple years. For this reason, Oxford University is a ‘dream’ university for many students. Some students have no interest in going to Oxford, which …
What (and When) is University Reading Week?
University terms can be long and tiring, and even the hardest working of all students will find themselves overwhelmed by work from time to time. Every student has been there, and knows the anxiety of trying to find time to catch up on your work. …
Wondering Why Your Maintenance Loan Is So Low? | 10+ Potential Reasons
For many students in the UK, the maintenance loan they receive through the student finance system is their main source of income to fund their university life. Often, it is the first time students have had to manage their own finances, and there are a …
Is Work Experience Compulsory in Year 10?
It is only natural for students to wonder about their future and what it holds. For some, this means thinking about exams and further education. For others, especially those with friends and family in older years, this can manifest as thinking about jobs and work …
Coursework vs Exams: What’s Easier? (Pros and Cons)
Coursework and exams are two different techniques used to assess students on certain subjects. Both of these methods can seem like a drag when trying to get a good grade, as they both take so many hours of work! However, is it true that one …