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Being a student during COVID-19

SonaliNovember 25Advice, Final Year, First Year, Further Study, International Students, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year, Sonali Odedra

The current lockdown restrictions have impacted students massively. Remote learning has meant that the new norm is working from home … Read More

6 top tips for nailing term 1 of final year

AfiyahJune 2Advice, Afiyah Nadeem, Events, Final Year, Further Study

So you’ve just finished your placement year (or had it, unfortunately, cut short due to COVID-19), and gained a bunch of new skills, from interpersonal communication to team-work. Now is the time to get thinking about final year, luckily I’ve got 6 tips and tricks to ensure you make the best of term 1 in the most stress-free possible.

How to juggle assignments and working life on placement

Katie OliverJune 2Advice, International Placements, Katie Oliver, On Placement, Second Year, UK Placements

During your time at University, placement year will undoubtedly provide the biggest change in day-to-day life as well as the … Read More

9 ways you can prepare for your future over the festive break

JodieNovember 27Advice, Applications, Final Year, First Year, Second Year

You’ve made it through the whirlwind that is autumn term and you’ve now got a few weeks off to take … Read More

Adapting to life at university: my top tips

Guest BloggerOctober 7First Year, Katie Oliver

Moving to university can be overwhelming. You’re faced with many new feelings, people and places, all whilst trying to learn … Read More

My Placement Year Experience

AfiyahMay 21Afiyah Nadeem, On Placement, Second Year, UK Placements

Hello, my name is Afiyah and for my placement year I became an honorary assistant psychologist. If that’s not a … Read More

4 Skills I Developed On Placement

AfiyahMay 14Afiyah Nadeem, On Placement, Second Year, UK Placements

One of the best things about having a placement year, aside from increased chances of employability, is developing all the … Read More

Placement advice for First Years

Guest BloggerApril 29First Year, International Placements, UK Placements

I remember the thought of second year and the looming placement application deadlines can be daunting, however there are easy … Read More

Bounce back and be your best self

Guest BloggerFebruary 19Applications, Assessment Centres, CVs, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Interviews, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, Second Year

When being faced with setbacks, giving up sometimes looks like the easiest option. It can be very frustrating when interviews … Read More

How to Balance a Placement & University Assignments

AfiyahJanuary 30Afiyah Nadeem, On Placement, Second Year, UK Placements

One of the lesser-known benefits of undertaking a placement that might not quite hit you until you’ve started a placement yourself … Read More

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