We all know that the last eighteen months have been challenging like never before, and that universities up and down the country have responded at pace. While the onset of COVID-19 during the Spring 2020 term sent students home to engage with new or revamped online learning platforms, the Autumn term brought a range of […]
The literary form of the novella lies somewhere between a short story and a novel. The group Writers of America defines a novella’s word count as lying somewhere between 17,500 and 40,000 words, but there is no official definition regarding this. The actual translation of ‘novella’ derives from the Italian word meaning ‘new’ while ‘novel’ […]
Before you decide that you want to live with your friends or rent a room in a shared house or apartment, consider what living with a group of people might be like. 1. Compromise Suddenly, decisions aren’t your own – from deciding which property to rent, to what takeaway to order and who is going […]
Born and raised in Southern California, we caught up with YouTube sensation Zoe Nazarian. An actress who has had a passion for performing since the age of 13. Having grown frustrated with moving from audition to audition, Zoe decided to take the reigns and so began her journey into the world of social media. I […]
With podcasting continuing to develop as one of the most significant broadcast platforms we thought we’d write up a little guide to create a great set up for your home studio ‘set up’ or studio itself. 1st up, in the current times, you’re unlikely to be able to get people into the studio in person…no […]
Whatever your income, if you’re a student you can easily supplement what you earn with a side hustle. In this article, Peter Watton from OddsMonkey shares his tips for turning over a small profit on the side. It’s always nice to have some extra money coming in, especially when you’re a student. Whether you’re relying […]
Set yourself up for exam success with the experts’ revision tips “Everyone knows it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in something, but the lesser-known reality is that you’ll face 10,000 exam questions before you get there.” – Dr Matt Morgan, Intensive care doctor, Clinical Lecturer at Cardiff University and BMJ OnExamination expert. As […]
Living independently can be a worrying time but feeling secure in your home should not be one of those concerns. There are some simple things you can implement to give yourself the best chance of feeling safe and secure. Insurance Your house insurance will be provided by the landlord. However, you need to get contents […]
Dismiss living in halls at your peril…there is a purpose-built student accommodation out there with your name on. Anyone can live in halls, regardless of what year you are in, what uni you are in, whether you’re on your own or with your group of mates. And as they are purpose-built for students, the operators […]
University: supposedly the best time of our life. An unmissable experience. We’re loaded with stories about drinking for days on end, meeting lifelong friends and stumbling through lectures in cold buildings. In Sixth Forms and Colleges across the country, students are encouraged to apply and continue to higher education at uni. We’re told that universities […]