We sat down with Heather McKendrick, careers and outreach manager at the Law Society of Scotland, to find out how you go about pursuing a career in law… How do you go about becoming a solicitor? The first stage is the law degree, also known as the LLB. For students with a degree in a different… Continue reading How do I become a solicitor? All your questions answered
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Confessions of a ‘Mature’ Fresher
Self described ‘fresher skeptic’, Caitlin Fyffe, shares with Source the fear and disappointment that comes with being a grown-up fresher. I’ve just become a fresher at the ripe old age of 21. You may be thinking that’s not very old but apparently it’s old enough to be dubbed a “mature student” by a lecturer. According to Sainsbury’s,… Continue reading Confessions of a ‘Mature’ Fresher
Kim Kardashian got robbed – here’s how to protect your stuff
The top story on the DM this morning (c’mon, don’t pretend you don’t check it first thing too) announced that Kim Kardashian West had been robbed at gunpoint while staying in her private residence in Paris. The five robbers – who disguised themselves as police – allegedly made off with millions of pounds worth of jewellery.… Continue reading Kim Kardashian got robbed – here’s how to protect your stuff
Glasgow grads have it good
All across Glasgow, recent grads are donning their gowns, throwing their diplomas and receiving cheek-stained kisses from their emotional mothers. If you’re one of them – congratulations! You’ve made it through four years of blood, sweat and beers to finally achieve the degree of your dreams. You also deserve an extra special pat on the… Continue reading Glasgow grads have it good
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
Billy Boyd champions Scotland’s working class kids to get into the arts
Billy Boyd starred as Pippin the Hobbit in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, but getting into the arts wasn’t easy for this working class boy from Cranhill. Here’s his advice for young Scots wanting to break into the arts. As a kid living in Cranhill and going to school in Ruchazie, two rival… Continue reading Billy Boyd champions Scotland’s working class kids to get into the arts
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
Club spotlight: cheerleading
Emma Storr takes us behind the scenes at her uni club of choice – the Glasgow Caledonian University’s Jets cheerleading squad. When you think of the word cheerleader I’m sure there’s a host of stereotypes that come to mind. Luckily, I’m here to ensure you that they aren’t true. Constantly portrayed in movies as mean… Continue reading Club spotlight: cheerleading
Fresher’s Week: What I wish I’d known
Two weeks before I moved to Glasgow, my parents went on holiday without me for the first time. I took this as a challenge – a test run before the real thing. I learned how to use the washing machine and even attempted to iron some things, but nothing prepared me for the experience known… Continue reading Fresher’s Week: What I wish I’d known