How much DSA can I get for Depression?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to UK students with learning difficulties and impacted disabilities. Depression is a mental health condition which is classed as an eligible diagnosis for receiving DSA at university, but how much is offered to students struggling with this condition? With over 27% of students at university reporting […]
Who is Eligible for DSA?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to students with disabilities, health problems and learning difficulties which is provided with the aim to aid students in the areas of which their studies are affected. It can be tricky to know who specifically is eligible for DSA as there are many factors to be […]
How to apply for DSA: A step by step guide
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available for students at university in the UK whose studying is impacted by one or more disabilities which they experience. DSA is funded on behalf of the UK government and can be awarded in a number of forms, such as grants, reimbursement for equipment, assistive technology […]
Get a Lecture Recorder: How to record class lectures in person and online
Being a student in 2022 comes with the amazing benefit of being able to record lectures at university; something which most students didn’t have before the pandemic. There are many obvious benefits of why a lecture recorder is a valuable tool to have as a student, such as avoiding missing out on important content or […]
Lecture videos, notes & flashcards: How to revise at university
The way you revise at university is most likely going to be different than how you revised in school and at college. This is due to a number of reasons; first being that you may be studying a subject vastly different to what you revised for before. Secondly, the way in which university degrees are […]
The Best Study Apps for International Students
Being a student at university can be hard; there are so many new experiences to be faced such as moving away from home and navigating life on your own for the first time. Some might find these experiences difficult, but being an international student unlocks a whole load of extra challenges to face. As an […]
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 […]
How to cope with online exams
Given the circumstances of the last few years, lots of universities have resulted to online exams. Of course, during lockdown it was impossible for all students to be at their university campus in order to complete exams, so they were converted to online exams and lots of universities have stuck with this. Some online exams […]
How to de-stress before exams
The exam period during university can become extremely stressful when you are trying to juggle all your deadlines and revise. Everybody has their own different situations which can sometimes make it harder. If your friends are less stressed and are happy to go out for drinks or socialise it can be difficult if you […]
