Finishing your degree can be both a relief and quite stressful at the same time. I remember looking forward to finishing all my coursework, taking my final exam and expecting to feel much calmer once […]
Category: Graduates
A guide to life after university
I think the scariest thing about going to uni is knowing what to do when it all inevitably comes to an end. Do you apply for postgraduate study? Graduate schemes? Get a job? It’s a tough decision but there are plenty of options out there. Here are my tips to make life after university a bit less daunting.
Why is Empathy Important when Conducting Post-Graduate Research?
Higher education can teach you a lot of things but there are nuanced sides to it that can get forgotten when you get to post-graduate study. One of these is empathy, Lexico.com defines empathy as […]
Walking Worcestershire for Students
One of the best things to do for upcoming new students is as simple as it sounds, Take a walk. Worcester and Worcestershire has some fantastic walks in the area whether these are Chapter Meadows, […]
The Importance of International Conferences
International conferences can be, to quote Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, like both “the best of times” and “the worst of times”. You’re performing on the world’s stage, your audience will be […]
Seven Things University Taught Me
Failing is not Failure You are not the only one to fail, you are not the first person to fail, you will not be the last person to fail; failing is not failure. Was JK […]
5 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
There are many myths about postgraduate degrees and embarking on a postgraduate degree can seem like a daunting experience.
Here are some of the most common preconceptions versus the reality.
Hunting Graduate Employment
“You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round” James J. Corbett
This blog outlines the full range of employment options for graduates in the modern recruitment market; scrolling through Facebook feeds where friends are celebrating their classifications #success.
