The calm before the storm: Preparing for university
So for over a decade, you've effectively gone through the same routine at the same time every year; you buy fresh stationery, fresh book materials and uniforms/...
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A party at war: Human Rights Act versus a British Bill of Rights
One of the promises that David Cameron made if his party were to win the election was the promise to abolish the Human Rights Act and replace with a "British Bi...
A right to be heard: A young person’s struggle with mental health and jobseeking.
It's that time of the half decade again here in the UK, the time of the General Election where those of voting age are given the option to vote on who they want...
Lone Gigs
Doing things by yourself can be a pretty daunting task. These days people don’t even want to go to the cinema alone, as if you need someone to sit in silence wi...
Beating Exam Anxiety
My second year of university was going okay, and I was well into it, attending all the lectures (even the boring ones), and doing all my assignments and handing...
The J Word
It’s that one word that makes us moan and groan about having one or not having one. It brings a cuss word on Monday mornings and makes you feel like you deserve...
How to survive that job interview?
We have all seen guides written by students and professionals alike; how to succeed in that job interview and tips to remember. There are however things that a ...
The Types of Crying You’ll Experience during Exam Season
January is coming and that means it is fast approaching exam season. The cosy warm bubble that was Christmas has officially popped and now you’re left to realis...
Christmas Day: The Once A Year Month Of Hysteria
It's right there on calendars across the world. Most households celebrate it, those who do not tolerate it. But one thing is for sure. Christmas is a firm fixtu...
Top Ten Reasons Why Students Should Volunteer!
Volunteering is awesome and if you’re a student you should really think about getting involved – particularly if you’re finding that your studies aren’t taking ...
I’m Not Always as Happy as My Profile Picture
Every year, around this sort of time, I feel tense, uncomfortable and generally more uncertain about the direction my life is taking. Why does this happen to me...
David Cameron: A vow to underpay the vulnerable?
This past week has seen a number of questionable decisions and statements made by government officials. Welfare reform minister Lord Freud spoke of how disabled...