Studying

Studying with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Mandy Townsend | Posted 16.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Mandy Townsend

I have to confess that I haven't completely mastered the art of hiding my Attention Deficit as I constantly fidget and am disruptive during long lectures but I do know how I cope with getting my work done to a similar standard as my classmates.

Doing A Degree Is Like A Part Time Job, Warns University Watchdog

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 15.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education

For some students, a university degree is akin to a part-time job, with three in 10 saying they do not think their course is worth the money, a watchd...

Exam Studying Memes Are Key To Revision, Said No-One, Ever

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 22.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education

Right, so we all know A-levels, AS-levels, GCSEs, uni finals etc etc etc are upon us, and we're sure everyone's busy revising (ahem). And, the love...

See You on the Other Side?

Alix Long | Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Alix Long

So this is it. Finally, after almost two years of mocks and modules and in some cases re-sits, I am finally entering the murky couple of months of GCSEs.

How and Why We Should 'Lean In' at University

Chenice Clarke | Posted 17.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Chenice Clarke

Equality is what I base my morals and principles on, and as I'm enjoying my Easter vacation from university, I thought I would join in with the endless supporters and critics of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's new book "Lean In", and see for myself if Sandberg really had anything important to say.

Surviving Unpaid Internships

Cerian Jenkins | Posted 27.11.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Cerian Jenkins

It's a tough time to be an intern at the moment. Though the number and range of internships in the UK have increased considerably in the last few years, a staggering one in three interns are working for nothing. Zilch. Nada.

Making the Most of Your Gap Year

Monica Stott | Posted 08.11.2011 | UK Universities & Education
Monica Stott

Many people take a gap year to 'discover themselves' and find out what they really want to do with their lives. Most people take a gap year to have some fun in the sun with a year of beach parties and cheap booze.