Settling into your university town So you’ve got your grades, your university place is confirmed. If you’re lucky, you’ve also squeezed in a great holiday. Now comes the part where you move to a completely different city and maybe even country. You pack up your items and wave goodbye to your loved ones. Students react […]
Big Ideas in a Nutshell: Climate Change
We often see news headlines talking about climate change. But what does climate change really mean? Let’s break it down. Climate refers to the weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time. For example, the Sahara Desert has a dry climate, which is why it’s unlikely to see rain there. Climate […]
Facebook – out of date or still relevant?
We have reached a stage in society where different social media outlets are suddenly being divided along lines of age. Looking back at people five or more years below you at school can be a scary process, not only because it’s astonishing to see how they’ve grown into adults, but because they have an entirely […]
Embracing Volunteering/Community Service
Study abroad often means only meeting a very narrow category of people: students. Your fellow students are usually about the same age and often have the same, or similar, interests as you. This can mean university is a bit of a social bubble. You’ll learn with, live with and socialise with your fellow students. As […]
How to Make Friends
Maybe you’ve just moved to a new town. Maybe you’re starting at a new school. Maybe you’re just looking to branch out. In any of these new situations, you might be asking yourself: how do I make new friends? The good news is that if you follow a few simple steps, you should find many […]
Here’s why being an outsider at university might be a good thing
Starting at university can be incredibly exciting, but for a lot of people, especially introverts or outsiders, it can be a nerve-racking time. It’s easy to think that you need to fit in, but actually, university is the best time for you to celebrate your differences. It’s important to remember that when you arrive, everyone […]
How to prepare for a college application
Preparing for a college application can be quite daunting, but there are ways to make the whole process much easier and less stressful. Hereis some advice.. Start early Before you start writing your application make sure you know what modules are in the subject you want to study, why you want to study them, and […]
Beginner’s Guide to Academic Research
So your teacher has just assigned you a research paper. You know how to write… but how do you do research? Having a well-researched paper will back up the points you’re making and give you credibility. Here are four simple steps to making your research successful! Choose your topic You want to choose a topic […]
Settling into your university Town
Settling into your university town So you’ve got your grades, your university place is confirmed. If you’re lucky, you’ve also squeezed in a great holiday. Now comes the part where you move to a completely different city and maybe even country. You pack up your items and wave goodbye to your loved ones. Students react […]
The Study of Literature
Where to begin, with the study of literature? Unlike science students, who are often given plenty of contact time and teaching, students of literature often find themselves very much dependent on their own interpretations and timescales, which can be intimidating. What’s important to realise, before anything, is that you are probably studying literature because you […]