By Student Writer – Jack Crockford It is that time of year when students across the UK have the big task of deciding which university they want to attend at least three years of their lives at. Last year I was in the same situation, bombarded through the mail with prospectuses from various universities and […]
On my first day of university, a lecturer told our class that some of the most successful students she has taught didn’t even pass their course. At first I wondered what she was talking about. How can it be classed as successful to fail? But as I got further into my course, I realised she […]
Written by Emily Braeger – Student Journalist Last year over 87,000 university applicants received at least one unconditional offer, which is over a 1/3. Including me. Seconds after I noticed that my UCAS Track had been updated, I accepted my offer, no questions asked. But was this the right decision? When applying for university everyone […]
Written by Siobhan Divers – Student Writer It is often said that the years we study at school and university are the best of our lives, so it puts a lot of pressure onto making the most out of the experience while learning and having fun all at the same time. Understandably, university is also […]
Written by Thia Gayle – Student Writer “I don’t want to ever leave University”, “I’m scared about the future” are the thoughts that enter the minds of many recent graduates. At University, you had the chance to study for your degree, participate in social events held by the Student Union, join a number of student […]
Written by Thia Gayle – Student Writer Taking the stage in front of thousands of proud fellow graduates, families and friends, graduating from University, you can’t help but feel a huge sense of pride……… You reflect on how far you have come throughout your three years at University. Going back to when you first started, […]
Written by Thia Gayle – Student Writer On the very first day I started University, I decided to write a diary about my university experience. University was an exciting new chapter in my life as it presented opportunities for me to earn my degree, study my favourite subject, explore a new environment, join a wide […]
Written by Ben Munster: Student Pages Journalist “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.” A wonderful quote, no doubt, but most people aren’t aware of the second stanza, which suggests that like a four leaf clover, a good friend will ultimately prove to be two three-leaf clovers […]
Written by Samuel Edney: Student Writer Education is a fundamental part of the building blocks of our society. So what would university, and the experience it brings, be like in the year 2050? A long way away, I know, but with the rate of technological advances being made at a faster rate than ever […]
Written by Anouska Levart – Student Pages Features Editor Each year the day slightly alters, but this year the dreaded day falls on Sunday 18 June: Father’s Day. There are many reasons why you might not celebrate it — you may not believe in superficial holidays, may not have seen your father in a while, […]