Category Archives: academic
What ‘Preparation’ Really Is
In loads of posts for this blog, I say that you should prepare for stuff. Prepare for the year, prepare for lectures, prepare for seminars, prepare for essays, prepare for exams. Prepare, prepare, PREPARE! You might think that preparation is … Continue reading
Filed under academic, coursework, lifeskills, productivity
How to pay attention in lectures
Lectures can get the better of you, no matter how much you want to pay attention. Actually, wait…No matter how much you need to pay attention. Yes, at times it can feel like so much hangs on the lecture, but … Continue reading
Filed under academia, academic, higher education, Lectures, powernap, productivity, relax
How To Make the Most of YOUR Student Experience
Q: What is ‘the student experience’? A: It’s what you make it! This week, I held a workshop at the University of Glamorgan about ‘the student experience’. I’ve mentioned Glamorgan in the past for their brilliant Glam Insight, where students … Continue reading
Right Revision & Perfect Preparation: 23 Pre-Exam Tips
Exams have never been that high on my list of things I love to do. But I know they need to happen from time to time. A while back, I chose to do what I could to enjoy the exam … Continue reading
Filed under academic, exams, higher education, revision, Study
The Possible Impossibility of Employability…
Let me guess. If you’re a uni student reading this, am I right in thinking you’d like to be employable once you graduate? It’s probably fair to say the vast majority of students want better job and career choices as … Continue reading
Filed under academic, careers, careers advice, communication, critical thinking, employment, graduate, jobs, lifeskills
