Preparing for the change from college to university
Making the move from college or sixth form to university can be quite tricky at first. There will be lots of differences that you will need to adjust to. If at any point these changes start to get a bit too overwhelming then just remember there are lots of options you can use for support! […]
How to make your student loan last over summer
When you get your student loan, it is certainly one of the best days of term. You feel like you can finally buy that ever-growing wish list. However, during the summer term, it is important to be able to make that loan last. Unfortunately, it’s usually a term where you have the opportunity to spend […]
The benefits of volunteering after university
Volunteering brings a bucket load of benefits so why not take some of your free time over summer and pick up some opportunities. There are lots of different types of volunteering so all you have to do is find the right activity for you and you will most likely really enjoy it! When you’ve got […]
Summer activities to boost your CV
By the time it comes to writing your CV for job applications after you graduate, lots of students come to the realisation that they do not have much to talk about. The idea of a CV is that you are able to show the soft skills you have gained from various activities whether that be […]
Ways to Beat the Graduate Blues after University
The dissertations have been handed in, exams completed and the obligatory photos in front of the Uni sign are filling up Instagram feeds. University? You completed it mate. Even if it may have been on a random Thursday at 2am in your bedroom alone, you made it to the finish line. It’s an achievement you […]
How to make the most of summer
Summer is finally here! All your exams and deadlines are over, and it is time to take a break. But 3 months off university and being study-free is quite a while. You’re more than likely going to get a little bored during the next 3 months so why not try and make the most of […]
10 Top tips for finding a placement during university
A placement year during university brings many benefits but the road to getting that placement can be a tricky one. Not only is there lots of competition, but the process can be very lengthy and time consuming. Never the less, a placement can be an amazing experience as you will be able to gain valuable […]
A Day in the Life of a Winchester University Student
Student life. Lengthy lectures, endless library sessions, drunken nights out. Oh, and did I mention the debt? Being a student in this modern age provides us with an unimaginable number of opportunities, from making friends for life to learning about our passions and interests. Student life equips us with the necessary skills to begin to […]
Things I would tell my First Year Self at University
Starting University is an overwhelming experience. It’s strange because one day you are sat at home with your family, and the next you are sitting in a block of flats filled with almost 100 people who have never met each other. The panic sets in because you think “Right, I need to make some friends […]
Tips for looking after yourself during the exam period
As we all know, the exam period can be a very stressful time and it can take its toll on a lot of students. Lots of students end up spending sleepless nights in the library and living off take aways which eventually builds up and leads to exhaustion and brain blocks. To make this time […]
