Monthly Archives: March 2010

Your achievements are stepping stones.

Earlier this month, I was listening to Phill Jupitus co-presenting a breakfast show on student radio.  I was listening out of curiosity. Lucky I did tune in, because I also got to hear Jupitus in conversation with James Ricci, president … Continue reading

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You or ‘everyone else’?

Just because “everyone else does it” doesn’t mean you should join in. It may be ‘everyone‘ around you drinking heavily and partying regularly, it may be ‘everyone‘ procrastinating on purpose, it may be ‘everyone‘ moaning about the state of the … Continue reading

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What will you do today?

What will you do today?  What will you do to shine?  What will you do to innovate?  What will you do to bring you closer to whatever it is you want? I don’t know what you want, but I know … Continue reading

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EduLinks – Wikis, Politics & Common Sense

Top 10 Interview Tips – Times Online It’s never too soon to think about how you’re going to shine in that interview.  Some solid tips here. Half-a -dozen Monkeys – 5 Tasks That Should Not Be On Your To Do … Continue reading

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Students should expect a certain quality of learning

The student experience covers more than the degree that hopefully comes at the end of your time.  There’s the power of networking, there’s the entertainment, there are the friendships, there are clubs and societies, there are so many things that … Continue reading

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