University

15 Things You Should Have Achieved by the End of Uni

15 Things You Should Have Achieved by the End of Uni 1

University should have changed you over the last three or so years, but for the better. After all, University is (for most people) a first grasp at the straws of independence. For those considering a degree in the future, as well as academia, here are the benefits you can reap. Take a glance over this […]

4 Benefits of Doing a Joint Honours Degree

4 Benefits of Doing a Joint Honours Degree 4

1. You can study two subjects you enjoy in depth If there are two subjects you are interested in, why not study both? Doing a joint honours degree allows you to participate in a range of modules throughout both subjects. You usually complete the same number of credits in both, meaning that you may undertake […]

10 Life Lessons University Taught Me

10 Life Lessons University Taught Me 5

1) It’s never too late to meet new people In third year you’d think that you’d have settled in by now, made your friends and found what you’re good at but I’ve actually experienced more in third year than I have in the previous two years. I’ve met entirely new people who are now my […]

So, You’ve Finished University… Now What?

So, You’ve Finished University… Now What? 10

It’s a weird time for anyone coming to the end of their academic life. Not yet graduated, but no longer having any study-related responsibilities to maintain, this confusing limbo-land between the end of your student years and the beginning of your adult life is daunting. I thought I was going to love finishing exams – […]

Why It’s Normal to Struggle With Life After University

Why It’s Normal to Struggle With Life After University 11

BOOM. You’ve graduated. What a relief. What an achievement. But then… what now? I was so focused on getting to the end of my degree that I barely thought about how I’d feel afterward. I was proud of the hard work I’d put in, but I felt slightly underwhelmed with it all coming to an […]

Work Hard, Play Hard: Balancing Your Time Like a Pro

Work Hard, Play Hard: Balancing Your Time Like a Pro 14

Find your non negotiables: What are your priorities? Do you want to set yourself up for financial success or join a social? Is keeping up your grade average important? Are you looking to find a placement or learn to drive? It’s good to have some idea what you want short term or long term, and […]