Category: Articles & Advice

5 Ways You Can Improve Your CV This Summer
Hooray – summer is finally here! And you know what that means: Fun, Festivals, and – best of all – no more exams or essays. However, before you get too carried away with planning your social calendar and packing your sun cream, realise that you have an invaluable opportunity now to develop yourself and your […]

7 Top Tips for International Students
If you’re an International Student, then you know that studying abroad isn’t one big holiday. It can be daunting to move away from your friends and family, and sometimes your language! It can be a culture shock moving to another place, but at the same time an amazing experience. Here are 7 essential […]

5 Things All Students Worry About
Let’s face it – being a student can be stressful at times. We know that you might be having the time of your life meeting new people and learning new things, but there are some fundamental concerns that most students face at some time during their university careers. Here are our top 5 concerns that […]

7 Ways to Improve Your Grades
Congratulations – you’ve just stumbled upon the advice that could make all the difference to your grades this term; and as we all know, when it comes to University Degrees, points mean prizes. Lots of students lose marks for making simple mistakes – follow these tips and make sure you attain the highest possible degree. […]

7 Amazing Things You Can Buy With £50
Let’s face it, £50 is a lot of money– but it can still be quite easy to spend £50 without really thinking about it.

Essential revision tips
With exam time approaching fast, many of you will start suffering with ‘deadline-dread’ and wonder how you will ever fit in all that revision between now and exam day. Luckily for you, it’s not too late and by following these essential revision tips, you can make the most of whatever time you have remaining.

Make Your Free Time More Productive
Students’ definitely have a reputation for wasting time – sleeping in until 1 in the afternoon or spending hours watching endless episodes of Friends. There seems to be the belief that when you’re studying for a degree, there’s a lot of time spent ‘not studying’. Certainly there is quite an abundance of free time when […]

7 Lies All Students Tell Themselves – Yes, Even YOU!
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first year Fresher or a Post-graduate veteran, there are some universal ‘truths’ to being a student that we are all guilty of committing.

Top 10 ways for Students to Save Cash
Being a student is hard – we get it – you’ve got a limited income and with study costs, rent & bills, and “socialising”, it can be quite tricky to hold onto your money.

Essential Life-hacks for International students
Life can be hard as an international student – with lectures to go to, bills to pay, and parents to speak to – it’s hard to stay on top of your studies. But students are resourceful, and they find ways to get the most out of whatever is around them – here are a few […]
The Importance of Good Writing Skills for Prospective University Students
In the age of technology, most students are absorbed in using electronic sources to either read or listen to academic information and usually attempt to memorize facts as far as possible.

What are the Best ways for international students to find jobs?
The cost of living as a student can be quite expensive – with the costs of accommodation, food, study, and socialising – most students struggle to get by. To help alleviate the burden of tight financial burdens, a lot of students get part or full time jobs. While finding a job can be […]

How to Survive Christmas
It’s finally December! Which means Christmas is only a few weeks away – and as we all get excited in the build-up to the end of lectures and *of course* PRESENTS, we are brought down to earth by the ugly reminder that we have essays to write and exams to prepare for…luckily for you […]

5 things you can do at University to improve your CV
Aside from all the parties and socialising that you might get out of university, there will also be plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities outside of lectures and – god forbid – the pub!

5 Things they don’t tell you about being an International Student in the UK
Starting University can be a pretty daunting challenge for anybody – with most students leaving home to move to a new city and to meet new people – there can be a lot of surprises along the way.

How to Apply for a Graduate Scheme
How to Apply for a Graduate Scheme So that’s it – you’ve done it, you’ve graduated; three years of hard work have come to an end and you’ve finished university with a stellar degree and a shedload of memories, but what happens next?

7 Steps to Completing Your Dissertation Properly
Hey Intelligent Student, You’ve spent the summer writing your dissertation, and you’re almost done right? Wait a minute. There are a few things you should do before you submit that oh-so-wonderful-goddamn-document. Like praying furiously, fasting, donating to charity and WritePass. But before you do any of those… do these first:

How Summer can affect your Dissertation Writing
Good news! Summer is here and for most students, this means beers, BBQ’s and Summer holidays! However, for some Students this is only the beginning; instead of celebrating the end of exams and essays, these poor souls will be at the start of a long 3-month journey of writing their dissertation. Dissertations can be daunting […]
How to improve your grades as a student?
Are you concerned about improving your grade? If yes, then being a student, you will have to consider various things in mind to obtain a better grade. There are several reasons why you may face trouble in school. You may not be able to understand what the teacher is teaching and thus, not follow the […]

Help Me Write an Essay! The Pros and Cons of Hiring an Essay Writing Service
“Please help me write an essay.” This is a plea from many students, and of course we can help you write your essay and you are guaranteed good marks. However there are several points to consider before asking anyone to write an essay for you.