Contrary to popular belief, yoga isn’t all about toned women in fancy leggings contorting themselves into awkward shapes in a cloud of incense and soothing music. Yoga is for everyone, and that includes students. No matter what gender you identify as, size of clothing you wear, or level of flexibility you have, yoga can be […]
Eat happy, sleep happy, study happy: how to maintain a healthy lifestyle this exam season
Exam season. It’s a two-word phrase that calls to mind so many negative thoughts. Cramming, all-nighters, caffeine overdoses and stress-eating are common habits of students in the lead-up to exams. However, these patterns of stress can put our bodies and minds under a lot of pressure, leading to burnouts, depressive states and even illness. Maintaining […]
Should you treat studying like a 9-5 job?
Emma Worrall breaks down her experience of switching from an anything goes student lifestyle to keeping to office hours, and how this may be the secret to that elusive work-life balance. Since the beginning of the year, I have tried to stick to a 9-5 or 10-6 office-style study schedule. Why, you may ask, would […]
3 Ways to Tackle Negative Rumination
Are you an overthinker? Are these ruminations negatively affecting your mental well-being or making it harder to concentrate whilst studying? If this is the case, then you are not alone. After many years of ruminating I have developed three simple ways to tackle my negative rumination, which I would like to share with you, in […]
Don’t plagiarise, be PlagiarWISe!
Plagiarism. Passing someone else’s work off as your own. It’s forbidden by the University Regulations but do you know what is and isn’t plagiarism, and how to avoid it? Understanding this is the first step on the road to success at the university level, and here’s how the Library’s PlagiarWISe tutorial can help… Why should […]
How to make the most of your commute to the university by plugging in your headphones or doing nothing at all…
5 steps to creating effective visual presentations
Giving a presentation is something that you’ll have to do sooner or later at university. Let’s face it, it’s an important skill for societies, job interviews and other aspects of life too whether you like it or not! If you dread doing presentations, haven’t done one before and don’t know where to start, or just […]
Bullet Journal your way to Success
Bullet journaling is one of the simplest time management systems you can use. All you need is a notebook and a pen. It’s a super reflexive system that can help boost your productivity, especially if you’ve had trouble with the rigidity of more conventional diaries. Here’s a guide to setting up your own bullet journal… […]
Three things that can go wrong during your exam!
Thinking about studying abroad? Here are four top tips to get the ball rolling
Often described as a ‘year long holiday’, studying abroad is by far one of the best opportunities you’ll ever have. It’s also one of the most stressful. Planning to study abroad for a year can feel extremely daunting, however, it doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips on how to make your study abroad […]