After studying for exams and months of getting through your reading lists for the year, reading may be the last thing on your mind as summer approaches. But books can prove to be incredible guides that offer advice, motivation and inspiration!

We catch up with David, a Harper Adams graduate who farms in Warwickshire, to find out why he has decided to follow his family into this industry post-university.

Before making the decision to continue studying it is important to weigh up the pros and cons of a postgraduate course.

With each party campaigning for your vote, here’s a quick rundown of where each of the 3 main parties stand with regards to their policies aimed at younger voters, students and graduates.

As a graduate, one of the first things they tell you is that you will have to learn to accept rejection. Here are five ways to brush off that feeling of inadequacy, and be on your way to the next opportunity.

When it comes to writing applications, it is often the specific, practical advice that we turn to first. Uni careers advisors and recruiters are great at offering tips and tricks for your cv, and a quick google search will conjure up tons of advice about everything from interview do’s and don’ts to cover letter buzzwords and transferable skills.

Between throwing your cap into the air and finding your feet in the “real world,” there exists a magical time of total freedom. So it is no surprise that fleeing the country with your belongings on your back, for a few months of stress-free exploring, sounds like the perfect escape.

Volunteering at festivals works particularly well for students and other people who can’t afford the ever-rising price tag of music festivals, but also for those with a heart of gold, trying to inject some good will into society.

If you’re finishing your degree and don’t have a job lined up, don’t panic. Here are 5 reasons why stepping away from the grind for a few months might be the best thing you ever do.

Ah, uni. A chance to spread your wings and experience the big wide world. But if you’re not quite ready to fly the nest yet, you should at least be prepared for the next 3 years.