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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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