6 Tips for a Successful Internship
During your time as a student, it’s highly likely that you may have to take on an internship to get your foot in the door of your dream career. So if you are feeling nervous about taking on an internship and want to know how you can make the most of such a valuable experience: […]
Laura Sutton: A Student Insight
Author of “The Scrimpy Student” blog, Laura Sutton discusses travel and provides insights into the opportunities it provides students with. Do you travel often? In the past no, but in my second year of university I began to get itchy feet, I’d spent so long learning about different places, cultures and landscapes, I just […]
Benefits of incorporating travel in education
Student Blogger Rachel Hosie, gives her insight into the benefits of incorporating travel in education. What are your reasons for travel? (e.g with school, family, friends, volunteering) I’ve travelled for all sorts of reasons over the years – school or university trips, tours with choir or a drama group, business when I’ve been interning, holidays with family, […]
Placement Vs Year Abroad
It is widely assumed that taking a year out from studying drives focus, engagement and encourages the development of ‘well-rounded’ students. The question is, what really benefits university students? The ‘placement vs. year abroad’ divide effects all establishments. We spoke to two students to get their views, we’ll let you decide which route is better! Placement […]
Beth Greenwood: A Student’s Insight
Ever wonder what students really think about educational trips? Find out here, and get the inside scoop from student blogger Bethany Greenwood. Do you travel often? I try to travel as much as I can. I’ve never been one that enjoys staying in the same place so if an opportunity ever arises to take a […]
Record number of UK Graduates receiving top honours
According to data published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) the proportion of students leaving university with top honours has risen in the last five years to reach record levels (24%). The figures, which cover UK universities and colleges, are likely to spark fresh debate about whether the centuries-old degree classification system is still […]
Student Exams: Recipes to help burn the midnight oil!
With the next few weeks being taken up with examinations, we’ve put together some great student meals to help through those long hours!! Onion and Mushroom Quesadillas Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 red onions; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; 8 flour tortillas; 200g button mushrooms (sliced); 150g grated […]
15 New Year’s Resolutions we should achieve?
Some take it seriously. Some bid it farewell just after the clock strikes twelve — no one can deny having made some. We’ve put some fantastic New Year’s Resolutions together for you we like to think we should all make…achieving them…that’s a different story! 1. When I say ‘one more drink’ I promise you that’s it. […]
Cooking for New Years Eve?
Looking for ideas for New Years Eve? Stuck on ideas or just looking for a nice crowd pleaser? Check out these great dishes below!! Mexican Tortilla Bake Cooking time: 1 – 2 hours For this recipe you will need a 1.5 litre/2½ pint wide-based (preferably round), shallow ovenproof dish. Ingredients For the mince 1 tbsp […]