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how to pass psychometric tests, numerical and reasoning tests for graduate jobs and internships

How to pass psychometric tests for graduate jobs & internships

In this post we will go through some tips on how to pass psychometric tests (reasoning and numerical) when applying ...
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become a student entrepreneur

Best books to become a student entrepreneur UK

In our previous post we looked at the best books to build successful habits at university. However, in this post ...
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study at home

How to study at home effectively & boost productivity!

There is a huge misconception about studying at home. In fact, for some reason many people think that it is ...
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study environment

Study desk essentials UK 2023, productive set up step by step!

In this post we will go through how to set the perfect study desk at home. In order to do ...
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how to revise for exams

How to revise for exams effectively (retain information for longer!)

How to retain information for a long time after studying? In this post we will go through the best study ...
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best desk chairs for students

Best desk chairs for home studying UK 2023 (budget but quality!)

In this post we will go through the best office and gaming chairs for your study desk. Having a comfortable ...
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Audible worth it?

Is Audible worth it at university (UK)? How to get it for free!

Technology is reshaping the way we do everyday activities, and reading has not certainly been excluded from that. Unsurprisingly, in ...
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best books for university

Best Books for university: build good habits & mindset UK 2023

In this post we will go through the best books to build good study habits and be successful at university ...
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best student discount

The best student discount (UK)? Amazon Prime Student! 2023

If you don't know what this is about, don't worry, you are not the first one! It's shocking to see ...
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how to find a student job

How to find a part time student job UK, the ultimate guide 2023

In this post we will go through how to find a part time job as a student. We will do ...
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more confident

How to be more confident at university and beat social anxiety!

In this post we will go through how to become more confident at university. If you are struggling with social ...
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how to write an essay UK university

How to write an essay (UK) university to get high marks!

If you are looking for some guidance on essay-writing at a university level, in this post we will go through ...
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online degree

Is an online Degree worth it in the UK? 2023

Is an online degree worth it in the UK? In this post we will go trough everything needed to answer ...
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Best monitors for students

Best monitors for students UK 2023, value for money only!

Having an extra, bigger, screen can really have a positive impact on your studies. In this post we will have ...
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find a graduate job

How to find a graduate job/internship on LinkedIn UK, it works!

In the previous article we have explained how to create a good student profile on LinkedIn step by step. However, ...
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student profile linkedin

How to create a great student profile on LinkedIn (UK)

In this post we will go through how to create a great student (or graduate) profile on LinkedIn. This will ...
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best degrees UK

Best degrees to get UK 2023 for future jobs and high salaries

If you are unsure about what career to pursue, maybe you don't have a particular interest or just don't know ...
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student wellbeing

How to improve your student wellbeing at university

In our previous article on dealing with anxiety and poor mental health at university, we have discussed "less tangible" aspects ...
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student mental health and anxiety

How to deal with anxiety & poor mental health at university

In this article we will share some tips on how to deal with anxiety and take care of your student ...
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biomedical sciences formula

Is a Biomedical Sciences degree worth it in the UK? 2023

Here we are with another degree review to add to our list. This time we will answer the question: is ...
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History degree

Is a History Degree worth it in the UK? 2023

Here we are with another degree review. This time we will be looking at one of the most loved subjects ...
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internship as a mature student

How to get an internship as a mature student UK (or graduate job)!

Huge topic to tackle here, in this post we will go through how to get an internship or graduate job ...
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academic writing skills

Best books to improve academic writing UK 2023, get high marks!

In this post you will find the best books to improve academic writing. Unfortunately, many students struggle with this topic ...
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student gift ideas

10 university student gift ideas UK 2023, innovative & useful

If you are looking for some university student gift ideas then you are in the right place. In this post ...
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Best Backpacks for University Students

Best backpacks for university UK 2023, only quality! (with images)

Are you looking for a good backpack for university but not sure how to choose one? In this post you ...
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Marketing Degree

Is a Marketing Degree worth it in the UK 2023?

Is a Marketing Degree worth it in the UK? Among the many different subjects you can study to work in ...
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How to prepare for University

How to prepare for University as a mature student UK 2023

Here we are, (almost) ready to start this life changing experience. Probably you can feel the mix of excitement and ...
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student accommodation essentials

Student accommodation essentials UK 2023, most useful & forgotten!

Welcome to another university essentials list. In this specific post we will go through the student accommodation essentials. As you ...
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Kitchen Essentials for University

Kitchen essentials for university UK 2023, self-catered & flats

Here we are with another student essentials list (you can find all lists at the end of the post). In ...
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accounting and finance

Is an Accounting and Finance degree worth it? UK 2023

Pursuing an Accounting and Finance degree is without a doubt an extremely popular choice in the UK, but is it ...
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Business management degree

Is a Business Management degree worth it in the UK? 2023

Welcome to another degree review on our blog. In this post we will answer the question: is a Business Management ...
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mature student gift ideas

Mature student gift ideas UK 2023, useful gifts!

Are you looking for some mature student gift ideas? In this post we will go through some of the best ...
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how to write a personal statement as a mature student

How to write a personal statement as a mature student UK 2023, 5 steps

In this post we will see how to write a personal statement as a mature student. Unsurprisingly, as this is ...
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graduation gift ideas

Best graduation gift ideas UK for him & her, original & traditional

Are you looking for some gift ideas for someone graduating soon? In this post you will find the best graduation ...
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how to find an internship

How to find an internship (UK) with no experience! A guide.

In this post we will go through how to find an internship as a student at university. In order to ...
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how to be successful at university

How to be successful at university, top tips (with examples)

University is one if the biggest and most important challenge in life. It has the potential to determine your future ...
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mature student stories

Mature student stories UK, it is never too late!

In this post you will find all mature student stories published on the blog. When returning to education, or just ...
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Christmas Gift Ideas for University Students

Student gift ideas for Christmas UK 2022, New Year and Festive

It's that time of the year, the struggle to find gift ideas is back! In this post you will find ...
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Study time. Full time or part time

Study full time or part time as a mature student? Career change

Should I study full-time or part-time at university? This can be a very stressful thought to deal with, it is ...
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Starting a Degree at 24

Starting a degree at 24 with the OU, Abbey’s inspiring story

Another inspiring mature student story we have on the blog. Abbey started her degree at 24 to study Psychology with ...
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how to make friends at university

How to make friends at university as an introvert (UK)

In this post we will go through a very controversial topic, how to make friends at university? The truth is ...
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fashion management degree

A Fashion Management Degree (UK), Bethany’s “passion for fashion”

Another great student story we have on the blog. This time we will have a look at Bethany's story, "a ...
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best student discount

Black Friday Best Student Deals UK 2022

The Black Friday is here already (18 - 28 November), and you might find some very good student deals during ...
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best printers for studying at home UK

Best printers for students UK 2022, study from home essentials

Having a printer can come in very handy when studying from home, particularly if you like to highlight text and ...
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computing and it degree with the open university, Alexandra's story

A Computing and IT Degree with the Open University, Alexandra’s Story

Another great student story to add to our blog. In this post you can read about Alexandra's story, who started ...
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university at 25

Starting university at 25, Stephanie’s story from waitress to marketing (UK)

A new mature student story to add to our blog. In this post you can read "Stephanie's story, from waitress ...
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university at 30

Going to university at 30, Mark’s mature student story (UK)

Here we are again with another great mature student story! In this post we have the story of Mark, who ...
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history degree with the open university

A History Degree with The Open University, Hayley’s mature student story

Another amazing mature student story we have here. In this post you can read about Hayley, who started a History ...
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successful mature student

How to be a successful mature student at University

How to be a successful mature student at university? As mentioned in other posts, people returning to education face a ...
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Stuck in a job. Many thoughts.

I am stuck in a job in hospitality. I don’t see a way out!

In this post Oliver, an ex mature student who has also shared his story on our blog, will explain what ...
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