How to Boost your CV and Develop a Portfolio as a Student
Whether you have just started Uni, or are about to graduate, it is always beneficial to have an up-to-date CV and/or Portfolio at the ready to send to any connections that may come your way. University can be a very social experience, and one of the things I quickly became aware of during my first […]
The Best Student Discounts to have a Great Summer
Summer as a student can go a number of ways. Some people stay in their uni town/city and spend their time working, getting a job and trying to make the most of the free time. Others head home for the summer and move back in with family, maybe returning to their old jobs and catching […]
Why Uni might not be the ‘Best Time of your Life’ and why that’s okay.
University is a pathway of life that ties in with the first experiences of adulthood. It’s not compulsory, and only became an accessible route of education to many following the foundation of the Student Loans Company in the UK in the 1990’s. And even now, many people choose not to go to university for a […]
How to Level-Up your Revision and Take Better Notes
Revision and notetaking can be incredibly monotonous tasks. Having folders of notes which all look the same can make revision feel bland and boring, when we should feel somewhat excited about learning and absorbing new information and knowledge. There are a number of ways in which you can alter your studying processes to level-up your […]
How to combat Loneliness at University
Many people associate university with being one of the times in life that we have the most connections – with friends from courses, societies, flatmates and more. However, loneliness and being physically alone are two different experiences. More than 1 in 4 students have dealt with loneliness while at university and over 27% of students […]
The best Study Spots in Winchester
Students spend a lot of time studying (or at least they should be!). Whether it is revising, writing assignments, rewatching lectures or making notes, it’s a lot of hours a week to be spending sat in a bedroom which you also spend a further 6 + hours in a night. It is healthy to change […]
How to deal with end of year assessment stress
Summer is on the horizon and yet the library is calling because exams, deadlines and the inevitable stress are looming. It’s normal to get stressed when preparing for end of year assessments, it shows that you actually care somewhat about doing your best and working hard. However, there are dos and don’ts when it comes […]
My Essentials to Survive as a Student
Being a student is a lifestyle that differs from any other. It can be incredibly hectic a lot of the time, which is why I have a list of essentials I swear by to survive my endless days on campus and nights in the library. Water Hydration is something that is often overlooked in […]
How to be Sustainable on a Student Budget
Sustainability. It’s a term that seems to be added into every conversation in recent years, but what does it actually mean, and how can we be more sustainable as students? Sustainability is defined as “meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The Earth has a finite […]
How to adapt between University and Home Life
No matter where you come from, and no matter what university you go to, the shift between these two living environments is bound to feel different. This is due to a number of things, such as the people that you are surrounded with, the space you are adapting in, and the circumstances that ensue from […]
