Here's why you should give Valentine's Day a second chance!
Why you should celebrate Valentine’s Day …even if it’s a commercial gimmick
The ultimate ‘Welcome Week’ guide
The first week of university is one of the most exciting weeks you’ll spend on campus. It can however become quite overwhelming trying to not get lost while making new friends and taking advantage of all that ‘Welcome Week’ has to offer. So below I’ve listed some of my top tips to help you make... Continue Reading →
Inexpensive design ideas for your university bedroom
Moving to university is an amazing and exciting experience. Part of that experience is moving out on your own and adapting to university housing or dorm/hall life. At university, your dorm room becomes your primary space and quite honestly it’s the only space that is all yours, so investing some time and effort into making... Continue Reading →
6 Quick ways to earn money over the vacation
I don’t know about you, but one of my absolute favourite times of year is the ‘summer’ or ‘July/August’ vacation! 🙂 However hanging out with friends, taking trips and eating everything in sight can become quite pricey, very quickly. So for those of you who haven’t landed a paid internship or summer job, here are... Continue Reading →
10 Graduation ceremony tips & tricks
It’s graduation season! So seeing as I’ve graduated university three times (BA, MA, Phd) – allow me give you some quick advice to help make the day less stressful and even more enjoyable! Arrive earlier than you need to If there is one day you want everything to be perfect – it’s graduation. However,... Continue Reading →
Tips for managing stress – before, during and after exams!
Exams are stressful and to be honest there is no way to completely eradicate the anxiety they cause, however I hope the tips given below will help you better manage the exam process and ultimately reduce some of the stress you feel: Before an exam Study smart Given the amount of information covered in a... Continue Reading →
A Quick Guide: Finding sources for your bibliography….when you’re in a rush
We’ve all been there – the place where you’ve procrastinated and delayed writing your paper and are left in a panic at the last minute. While you may have a fair idea about what you intend to write in your paper, in academia, papers require more than just one voice – you need to incorporate... Continue Reading →
Staying fit at University – 7 simple tips!
As the buzz of the New Year winds down, it’s time to get serious about those New Year’s goals we all made – one of which always revolves around being a healthier version of ourselves in the coming year. As a student, the new year means new courses, new assignments and new stresses, but it... Continue Reading →
The 8 apps every student needs for the New year!
Being a university student is complicated - trust me I know having been one for almost a decade. Between attending classes, studying, making friends, joining societies, developing hobbies and applying for jobs, there are so many balls to juggle that it can quite honestly become quite overwhelming at times. Luckily, we live in modern times... Continue Reading →
