Coping with feeling homesick at university
Sometimes university isn't quite what you expected - perhaps you don't make the friends you thought you would, or your accommodation isn't the best. Or sometimes it all works out and you have the best university experience possible with great
Freshers Week: What do I need for starting uni?
I've read a lot of panicked Facebook and Twitter posts in the last week - fears about starting university in the coming weeks, not knowing what to expect as a Fresher, and the biggest worry of all seems to be
20 things I miss about my university girls since graduating
My Facebook is littered with students who are starting to get excited about going back to uni, some who are just starting and those, like myself, who wish we could go back, if only for one awesome night. The countdown
Why the friends you make at university often last for life
It's been a full three years now since I finished university. That's 36 months since we packed up our shot glasses, binned all those piles of notes and said a tearful goodbye. It was a hard goodbye for my group, most
Life at university – the good, the bad and the ugly
When it comes to university, I will never write anyone off. Even those who are the least academic people around can find a perfect course for them, perhaps with more practical work, and can find it a fantastic experience. The
How to make the most of your lunch break
Whether you're working from home or in an office, we're all guilty of skipping a lunch break or just wasting the time on social media. I hold my hands up to years of not moving from my desk as I
10 ways to beat writer’s block & creative burnout
Isn't it ironic that as I sat down to rewrite this blog post, I was suddenly overcome by a touch of writer's block? I can't help but laugh. After all, I've been writing since I was a kid. Whether it
How to get the most out of a work experience placement
I spotted a great post by Kettlemag.com the other day about how to get the best work experience in journalism - fantastic advice from Sian Elvin for up-and-coming journalists who don't know where to begin. It made me think about work
Tips for making career plans for the countryside
Growing up in the countryside can be a real buzzkill when it comes to making career plans. Don't get me wrong, I love coming from Norfolk and I'm so proud to call it my home. But when you're a teenager
What to do after graduation & moving home
Finishing university can often feel like climbing off a rollercoaster you've been riding for three years – what are you supposed to do after graduation? It can feel like a bumpy ride back to reality and can bring some students
