Want to head to uni but terrified it’ll leave you bankrupt? Fear not. The clever folk at Marbles.com have gone and figured out where it’s cheapest to study in the UK – and you’d be surprised by the results. Comparing vital student factors like the cost of rent on a weekly basis, the price for… Continue reading The best-value university towns in the UK
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St Andrews named Scotland’s top university 2016
The University of St Andrews has been named Scotland’s top university by the Complete University Guide. The University of St Andrews has been ranked best in the UK for teaching in the @guardiannews University Guide 2015 #standrews #teaching #research #education #university #ranking A photo posted by University of St Andrews (@uniofstandrews) on Jun 3, 2014 at… Continue reading St Andrews named Scotland’s top university 2016
How to… prepare for an interview
Whether you’ve got an interview for a place on the college course of your dreams, that apprenticeship you’ve had your eye on or a weekend job, the whole process can be bloomin’ stressful – and people area always banging on about making sure you prepare for it. But how exactly do you plan for a… Continue reading How to… prepare for an interview
How to prepare for living in halls
Now that your UCAS application is off to the powers that be, your mind might be drifting towards where you’ll be next year. For some, that might mean leaving your family home and heading As if the thought of moving to a new city and starting university or college isn’t scary enough, along with it… Continue reading How to prepare for living in halls
In defence of staying at home
My name’s Lindsay, and I moved out of my childhood home two months ago. I’m, er, 28. I was one of those students who apparently ‘didn’t get the full experience’, because I opted to stick around in my teenage bedroom over moving into halls when I went to university. But I wasn’t alone. These days,… Continue reading In defence of staying at home
Puppetry, ethical hacking and surf science – Britain’s weirdest degrees
At this time of the year, many of you will be thinking about what the future holds for you – and uni or college might be part of the plan. Fed up with the usual English, business and psychology degrees that you’re forever hearing about? We’ve rustled around the dusty corners of the world wide… Continue reading Puppetry, ethical hacking and surf science – Britain’s weirdest degrees
Living in Student Accommodation – The Pros and Cons
Your UCAS application has been submitted, and soon you’ll be faced with the decision of what university to attend. But the uni’s location could have a huge impact on where you go. You could either move out on your own, or stay at home with your family – either choice will surely change your life.… Continue reading Living in Student Accommodation – The Pros and Cons
Common student health problems (and how to beat them)
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)
UCAS: Give your application the edge
Ensure your university application has the best chance of success ahead of deadline day… As the January 15 UCAS deadline looms, experienced careers adviser Beryl Dixon gives her top 10 tips for finalising your university application. Beryl is the author of How to Complete Your UCAS Application: 2015 Entry, published by Trotman. The publisher is… Continue reading UCAS: Give your application the edge