Masters degrees. Are they worth the extra money? Are they for me? There’s a wide range of advantages to completing postgraduate study. Career prospects Can having an… Read more “Why you should do a Masters’ degree”
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How to use secondary criticism in your university essays
At A Level, you may have already studied some secondary critics: academic heavyweights who have been highly influential in their own fields. Perhaps you had a cursory… Read more “How to use secondary criticism in your university essays”
How to pick your housemates at university
Living with people is one of the best parts of the university experience. It is also a great way to prepare you for adult life, when you… Read more “How to pick your housemates at university”
Lectures, Seminars and Study Groups
As I’m sure you remember, at school, teaching was generally done in large classes. Your teacher would explain a certain concept or idea to you and then… Read more “Lectures, Seminars and Study Groups”
Why you should take advantage of Student Resources
While it’s clichéd to say that university is a daunting experience, it is definitely true. You’re in a strange city with strange people. But universities do all… Read more “Why you should take advantage of Student Resources”
Why you should work in Editing
You have a degree in English and you don’t want to be a teacher, develop brand campaigns or write for a newspaper. How about editing? Why not… Read more “Why you should work in Editing”
A day in the life of an Editorial Assistant
For those with English Literature degrees like mine, a welcome alternative to teaching is editing. For the best part of a year, I had a fantastic opportunity… Read more “A day in the life of an Editorial Assistant”
Why you should study in Italy
What do you think when I say Italy? That gorgeous Mediterranean climate? The birthplace of the Renaissance? Pizza? What about a country to study abroad? If this… Read more “Why you should study in Italy”
Why you should work in PR
PR or public/press relations may not be the most the first job that comes to mind when leaving university. However, it can be an exciting, varied role,… Read more “Why you should work in PR”
How to choose your student house
Second year is fast approaching. You realise that you need to find a place to live. Where do you even begin? Conscripting housemates? Finding a house? What about… Read more “How to choose your student house”
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