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: Student Life
How to make the most of your summer break
The university summer holiday seems like a long time but it can go in a flash. This is especially true if you’re a postgrad with limited time on your hands. So how can you make the most of your holidays? As a postgrad student myself, here are my tips on making the most of the summer if you’re tight for time.
Student days out near Worcester
As much as we love our University and all it has to offer, sometimes it’s nice to get out for the day sometimes! The great thing about Worcester is it’s location – it’s not all that far from a lot of great places which are easily accessible by car, bus or train! Here are a few of my favourite student days out near Worcester.
A student guide to Father’s Day
It’s Fathers Day on Sunday! It doesn’t matter if you’re at University for the summer or back home with your family, there are plenty of ways you can make the day special for your dad or father figure. Here’s my Father’s Day guide for students, including some things my stepdad has taught me.
A guide to independent restaurants in Worcester
I have been in Worcester for just over two years now, it is fair to say that I have eaten out at a LOT of places. There are lots of well known chain restaurants and cafes which are nice places to eat. But why not try the small, independent restaurants in Worcester too? Here’s my guide to the best independent restaurants to try while you’re studying in Worcester.
4 ways to get through exam week
The countdown is on… We have reached the final push of the academic year! With two weeks of assessments and exams left between us and summer break, these next few weeks can be pretty hectic. Since the whole academic year has been building up to this moment, it can be easy to feel the pressure and let stress creep in. Here are my top tips on managing stress during exam week and tough times throughout your degree.
5 ways to cope with dissertation stress
So, it’s finally that time. Your final year of university. You’re on the home stretch and the end is in sight. Only, you have your dissertation to think about first. Loads of research, thousands of words and many late nights in Pierson or the Hive are on the horizon. But it doesn’t have to be a negative, stressful experience. Here are a few tips on how to cope with dissertation stress and the workload as the deadline approaches!
How to apply for student finance in 3 steps
It’s getting round to that time of year where applying for a student loan is vital. Applications are now open for England and the rest of the UK. Student finance is very important to get sorted early on – the earlier you can apply, the better! Here are the steps you need to take when applying for student finance.
