Let’s be honest – there’s nothing worse than being sick, and at this time of year, illness is rife. While sometimes we’d all we’re all welcome a sick day with open arms – usually when there’s a double maths lesson involved – but overall? It sucks. One of the worst things about being a student… Continue reading Common student health problems (and how to beat them)
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The support network
With classes kicking off for this year’s new college and uni students, it’s worth bearing in mind something that Stephen Fry (aka The World’s Wisest Man) once said: “Student life is not always the party people think it is.” Whether you’re feeling homesick, lonely or stressed out, Amy Johnston takes a look at where you… Continue reading The support network
Fresher’s: getting off on the right foot
Lectures, socialising, moving out, studying… You’re about to start college or uni, and there’s so much to think about! So how do you make sure you get the right balance of studying and socialising and make the best first impression in the next stage in your life? Student Laura Brown has prepared a guide to… Continue reading Fresher’s: getting off on the right foot
5 ways to…prepare for university over the holidays
With your school days now fading into a lovely distant memory, why not be productive over the mammoth summer break and consider how you can prepare for the next chapter? From avoiding packing too many pairs of jeans to getting the lowdown on your future roomies, read on to get yourself in the fresher frame… Continue reading 5 ways to…prepare for university over the holidays
Celebrity Dropouts
If you’re at school, there’s a lot of focus on one thing – what next? Continuing with your studies seems like the obvious route for many, and so every year, tonnes of young Scots head onto further and higher education. While this is a great route for some people, it isn’t for everyone and if… Continue reading Celebrity Dropouts
5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
We’ve all suffered from procrastination at one point or another. Sometimes it’s the sudden need to walk your dog. Other times, you just sit scrolling through your Facebook news feed, even though there have been no new developments in the past fifteen minutes. Current student Eilidh Stewart, the voice of experience, offers five ways to… Continue reading 5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
A day in the life of a dance student
Ever dreamt of a career in dance, but don’t know enough about it to give it a go? Well, you will soon! Source sat down for a chat with 17-year-old Aimee, who is in her first year studying dance at Glasgow Clyde College. She breaks down the ins and outs of being a dance student…… Continue reading A day in the life of a dance student
What if I don’t know what I want to do?
Gap year student Leila Wallace offers some words of wisdom to those who aren’t quite sure what the future holds for them… When we were five, we all had our own idea about what we wanted to be when we grew up, some beyond our wildest dreams. Princesses we saw in Disney films, football icons… Continue reading What if I don’t know what I want to do?
A Fresher’s Guide to Flat Politics
Your first flatmates at uni often become the first friends you make on your new adventure – but if things go wrong, you may end up with an unwanted arch-enemy. To stop World War III breaking out, here are some simple solutions to the most frequent flat frictions. Problem: Household supplies Undoubtedly one or… Continue reading A Fresher’s Guide to Flat Politics