University

Post University Blues

For the past few years I’ve seen so many people finish university and graduate therefore starting their exciting new graduate life. From people I’ve known for years, to those I’ve met briefly during my own university experience, I’ve seen the unbridled joy of those completing their degrees. I completely understand as I’ve felt my own…
How To Beat Procrastination

Procrastination is one of those things that just happens. No matter how hard you try, there’s always something you could be doing, but you’re putting it off, even it’s in favour of a different task. For example, I’m totally procrastinating right now by working on my blog. What I should be doing is more revision,…
Why is a Placement Year Important?

If you’re not sure what a placement year is, it is where you take out a year between your 2nd year and final year to work. Many different universities now offer 4 year undergraduate degrees including a placement year across a number of courses. At Newcastle University (which is where I go) most of the…
How To Read More While At University

So when I first started University, I dragged a pile of my TBR books with me to my student accommodation. Because of course there will be loads of free time right? Wrong. Whether it’s actually going to uni, doing uni work, socialising, having a part time job, or just you know not doing anything really,…
What’s In My Uni Bag?

So it’s my first day back at University after Christmas (I didn’t have January exams so I got a couple more weeks off!) and I decided to do a ‘What’s in my bag post’. I’ve decided to try and be more prepared this semester and ensure everything in my bag the night before because I…
What’s Newcastle Uni Really Like?

So I’m currently in my second year of being at Newcastle University and I’m studying Marketing and Management. I picked Newcastle mainly because my dad and aunt live up here and I wanted to be close to family but I didn’t want to stay in Lincolnshire for my degree. This has worked out great for…
How to Save Money at University

As a 2nd year student I manage my money pretty well but I still get quite a few problems when I’m not firm with myself of whether I really need something or when I decide to splash out. Here’s my list of how I manage to save money at university despite these slight setbacks: I…
Having a job while at university – essential or detrimental?

There’s been countless debates about whether or not having a part time job is helpful or a hinderance while you’re at university. I’m personally firmly in the a part time job is a positive thing for students camp! One of the main reasons is money. If you actually need money because your loan isn’t covering…
University Room Tour

Okay so as any one who follows me on twitter knows, I’ve moved into a studio flat for my 2nd year at uni and so I thought I’d give a little tour of my own place. As I’m a 2nd year student I got a place in privately owned accommodation rather than university owned and…