Category: Student Life

Starting university and worried about making friends? It can be daunting leaving friends and family behind for the big, bad world of university.

It’s moving day and you can barely see out of the window of your parents’ car for boxes, bags and bedding. Then you move into your flat and realise that ten of you have brought the exact same tin opener, and that your room is full of things you’ve never used or worn since Year 8.

Experts predict that the average person will have 10 to 15 jobs in their lifetime, so it’s fair to say that most of us will have to do a bit of work before we find our dream job.

University life is calling you. You feel a touch of the nerves mixed in with excitement - all those new experiences and people you’re going to meet, not to mention the hard work involved! But what are the hidden truths of university life that no-one tells you?

If you’re a humanities or Social Sciences student then you’ll be faced with the task of writing an essay more than once. But getting it right can be a struggle. In fact, a study found that 46 per cent of California State University’s freshers struggle with writing!

The cost of living is always on the rise for students. Loans don’t usually last the whole semester and not all students can or want to rely on their parents for financial support. Sometimes, the only option can be to take on a part-time job.

Finished uni and looking for that next challenge? The world of work beckons, and with it the grown-up life of the routine 9-5! Who wants that?

Everyone loves a bargain but no-one loves sifting through racks of poorly organised, scruffy sale items in the hope of finding a hidden gem. There's a limited choice of pieces and when you finally do find something you like, it's two sizes too small!

Study breaks are essential for students. Studies show that effective revision breaks ensure effective studying. Everyone ─ no matter what grade they’re averaging out with ─ needs breaks. So many breaks, however, can be spent staring into thin air, scrolling through social media or playing on an app.