Why you should tell a friend to apply for DSA
Disabled Students’ Allowance is a non-repayable grant issued by the government to disabled and neurodivergent students whose learning is impacted by their condition or disability. You may have heard of the DSA programme before through your student finance application or from fellow students who have been offered support. And if this is your first time […]
Celebrities with Dyslexia – educating, raising awareness & supporting neurodiversity
Dyslexia is a condition which affects a person’s understanding of sound structure in language, verbal memory and processing speed. Dyslexia is classed as a disability in the UK as it causes a person to experience substantial effects and impairments that negatively impact their ability to function in day-to-day life. It is estimated that 1 in […]
Celebrities with ADHD – educating, raising awareness & supporting neurodiversity
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition which causes changes in behaviour amongst both adults and children. There has been a significant rise in the number of reported ADHD diagnoses in the UK in recent years and this is not due to a higher percentage of the population being born with the condition, but […]
How much DSA can I get for ADHD?
Disabled Students’ Allowance is a non-repayable grant issued by the government to disabled and neurodivergent students whose learning and studies are directly impacted by their condition or disability. ADHD is classed as a disability in the UK so is therefore a condition which is eligible for DSA funding. If you are a student with ADHD, […]
An Introvert’s Guide to University
The purpose of going to university is predominantly to get a degree, or a qualification and learning experience to further your education. In addition to this, the concept of going to university is often showcased as an opportunity for young adults to meet new people, make friends, socialise and discover themselves. It’s an experience which […]
Famous People with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition which causes changes in behaviour amongst both adults and children. ADHD is classed as a disability in the UK, US and a number of other countries due to the symptoms people experience with the condition impacting their ability to function in daily life. A person can be diagnosed […]
The Cheapest University in UK for International Students 2023
If you are interested in studying at university in the UK as an international student, it can be tricky to know how to get started with the process. There are many factors to consider when beginning to plan this next step in your life and it’s okay if it may seem overwhelming. Fees and funding […]
‘I wanted more memories’: young people reflect on a year lost to Covid
Delays at critical life stages: from starting college and internships; to searching for work or starting a family have caused chaos for young people. Here are their stories For Timothy Chang, 21 was supposed to be a seminal year. He couldn’t wait for his college graduation, surrounded by friends and family, and was looking forward […]
What have I learned from work experience students? Much more than they learned from me | Zoe Williams
They got as much Diet Coke as they could drink and sometimes an ‘additional reporting’ credit. I gained an insight into a world of new perspectives A teenager of my acquaintance is currently on work experience and obviously, as a parent, anyone’s critical concern is whether or not the teenager in question is annoying someone. […]
