Today is International Day of Happiness. Yes, that’s right – a day to feel positive, to smile at strangers and skip down the street if you feel that way inclined. While this UN-established day might seem a bit daft, looking on the bright side of life does have its benefits. According to research carried out… Continue reading TOP 5: simple pleasures
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Dawn O’Porter: “You’ve got as many hours in the day as Beyoncé”
The spring issue of Source is hitting schools, colleges and universities this week – squeal! Alongside all the best careers advice and biggest interviews, we’ve got queen of the unusual documentary-turned-author Dawn O’Porter as this issue’s celebrity graduate. As well as sharing details of the academic experience that kick-started her career, Dawn told us a… Continue reading Dawn O’Porter: “You’ve got as many hours in the day as Beyoncé”
INTERVIEW: R5
If you’d noticed a rise in screaming girls around Glasgow towards the end of last week, it may be due to the fact that LA band R5 have been in town. The Californian five-piece, made up of three brothers (Rocky, Ross and Riker), a sister (Rydell) and a friend (Ellington), took to the stage at… Continue reading INTERVIEW: R5
Source loves… Gogglebox
Last year, television as we knew it changed forever. No, it wasn’t some edgy new gameshow, daring documentary series or clever comedy that caught our eye. It wasn’t Rylan’s teeth, a new law banning reality telly or even Joey Essex’s questionable intellect. It was Gogglebox. Channel 4 had already wowed us with their brilliant ‘fly… Continue reading Source loves… Gogglebox
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
YOUR VIEW: The worst (and best) of NekNominate
It started in Australia, when one man downed a pint and then nominated his friends to do the same. Since then, it’s spiralled and become a sensation throughout the UK. Everyone has either taken part in a NekNomination or knows someone who has. However, since it’s modest beginnings, it has spiralled and led to people… Continue reading YOUR VIEW: The worst (and best) of NekNominate
Volunteering in South Africa
Megan Baker – 2 Week Special Human Rights in South Africa Megan Baker joined one of Projects Abroad’s 2 Week Special projects in summer 2013, when she was 18 years old. Megan is now studying Law at university. The 2 Week Specials are a great way to get a taste of a career or subject… Continue reading Volunteering in South Africa
Why you should… Join a Club at University
Going to uni isn’t all about writing essays and taking advantage of the union’s student-friendly prices. It’s about finding out who you are, making friends for life, and gaining skills that enable you to excel after graduating – and the hundreds of clubs and societies available at your university will do exactly this. With the… Continue reading Why you should… Join a Club at University
How To… Ace Your Prelims
It’s the first week back at school and just five minutes after you’re reunited with the friends you didn’t see over the festive period – prelims hit. Some think that because prelims are marked internally, and their grades don’t end up on the all important SQA certificate, that they just don’t matter. But they do.… Continue reading How To… Ace Your Prelims