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Term 3: exams, deadlines, dissertations… surely there’s no time to take on CV enhancing activities? Wrong! Boosting your CV means that once you graduate, you’ll have more than just academic credentials to get you in the door of your dream job. So read on for some ideas on what you can do even in the busiest of times to get ahead in your career… By Rachael Davies Continue reading “Boosting your CV in Term Three”
Revision is something that, if you’re anything like me, you will have to do pretty much all through your student life and maybe after that too! So, it’s important that you get it right. Of course, you will already have a revision technique that suits your own learning style but it’s important that you don’t become trapped by common revision myths. Here are 5 ways you DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT revise this exam season… by Shreeja Roy Continue reading “5 ways NOT to revise”
Studying with friends? You’re having a laugh! Actually, no. Your friends are some of the most valuable resources you have. You all want each other to do well and you may even be on the same course. So here are three ways that your friends might help you to ace that next exam or assignment… by Ciara Brodie
The final weeks before you submit your dissertation are stressful… “Should I redraft my second chapter?” “Have I cited that correctly?” “How am I going to cut down to the word count?” Here are five tips to help you push through those final stages… by Kumail Jaffer
For many, the end of Term 2 will have signified the start of a seemingly endless sea of revision. Here is some advice to help you get to the other side intact… by James Blake Continue reading “How to maximise your revision”
The time we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Term 2 is over and the Easter holidays are here. But with term 3 exams fast approaching, many people feel that these 5 weeks aren’t really a holiday at all as they have to focus on revision all the time. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! Here’s why taking some time off at Easter might actually make your exam season easier… by Ella Hillyard Continue reading “Take a Break this Easter Holiday”
Spring cleaning shouldn’t only mean daring to look on the top shelf of your cupboard or revamping your wardrobe – your study habits could also use a refresh at this time of year. Read on for a few key pointers to keep your year on track…By Rachael Davies
If you haven’t yet started your dissertation, or are struggling to feet your feet, don’t panic. If you’re an undergraduate perhaps you’re battling with how to actually start writing – if you’re a postgraduate maybe you’re just struggling to get the ball rolling. You’re probably thinking “where do I start?” … by Amy Preston Continue reading “How to kick-start your dissertation”
As librarians, we spend a lot of time (particularly in week 1!) telling you things we feel you need to know about the Library. So here instead we have asked this year’s lovely Library Associates what they think you should know. Here are their Top 5 Tips, with some very valuable advice… by Kate Courage Continue reading “Top Library Tips from your Library Student Associates”
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