Graduate School Applications can be an intimidating, obscure feat, especially if it is your first go-around applying to grad schools. As a first-generation academic myself, I am also familiar with the isolating experience of preparing applications and feeling like I did not have … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for Graduate School Applications
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Am I doing the right degree?
‘I think I want to be a……. vet? No, a teacher? Maybe a zoologist!!! Yeah, that would be cool. Wait, no I will be a nurse. No, I could, but I am more suited to study primary teaching, I think? But then, media could be cool. I think I will do law. Hearsay! No, I will do primary … [Read more...] about Am I doing the right degree?
How to Stay Motivated While Writing a Literature Review
Writing a literature review is all about a new start. And we all know that a new start can be scary and challenging sometimes. The literature review is no different. It is the start of your thesis journey and the pillar for all your future work (no pressure!). However, there are … [Read more...] about How to Stay Motivated While Writing a Literature Review
Are you a surface learner, or a deep learner? Your answer will determine your uni grades
In school and college, I worshipped past papers and flashcards. After each lesson, I’d transfer information from my notes to Quizlet and begin the memorisation process, effectively drilling facts into my brain. With past papers, I applied this knowledge and picked up on patterns … [Read more...] about Are you a surface learner, or a deep learner? Your answer will determine your uni grades
How to Make Studying Fun
Often, studying may seem like a dreadful chore that we want to avoid at all costs. When we start perceiving studying this way, we can quickly become discouraged at the simple thought of doing so and as a result, struggle with maintaining a regular studying routine. With studying … [Read more...] about How to Make Studying Fun
5 things I wish I knew before starting my first full-time job
Completing your uni course and becoming a graduate can be both exciting and scary. You're open to a world of adventure and choices filled with where your degree can take you. There are opportunities for travel, creating memories and moments to relax. You're also faced with … [Read more...] about 5 things I wish I knew before starting my first full-time job
11 Tips for Studying Anatomy
If you are in the medical field, whether you want to become a doctor, nurse, dentist or even a pharmacist, we all have to or have gone through this subject. For some, it will be easy and entertaining but for some, it can be dreadful and difficult, whatever your experience with … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for Studying Anatomy
Fund Your College Education In A Financially Responsible Way
Many Americans struggle with student loan debt accumulated during their younger years that follow them well into adulthood. College debt can be overwhelming for some, with many graduates finding they have to delay major life purchases and events because they’re saddled with huge … [Read more...] about Fund Your College Education In A Financially Responsible Way
The Dangers of Glamourising Burnout
How can one be productive while resting? Is that even possible? Our minds might automatically think of multitasking, like putting in a load of laundry while taking a nap or going to the gym on our day off. Multitasking has become a standard of success in many cultures … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Glamourising Burnout
Top 10 Baking Books for Students
Baking took the world by storm in 2020 and it’s safe to say we probably had a fair share of successes and failures! With thousands of baking books out there, we have narrowed down the best of the best to kick start your baking successes! These books are perfect for students as … [Read more...] about Top 10 Baking Books for Students
Day in the Life of a Student
Yes, people! My name is Mohammad Ali (spelled slightly different to the famous boxer we all know of but instead a tad harder), I’m 23 and currently studying my final year of English Language at Sheffield Hallam University. Like many students at this stage, I am unemployed, … [Read more...] about Day in the Life of a Student
10 things I wish I knew before starting my PhD
Although I am still at the relative beginning of my doctoral journey, I have already had my fair share of realisations in regards to undertaking a PhD. Since I am a biomedical researcher, my work revolves around the lab, which is equally as fascinating as it is challenging. … [Read more...] about 10 things I wish I knew before starting my PhD