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Top 5 Productivity Tips for Students

Increasing your productivity levels at university can improve the quality and quantity of your work output while freeing up more time for socialising. During my time at Harvard, I learned a number of invaluable lessons about time management and prioritisation. Check out this piece on …

#UniShorts: Spotlight on the University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield has excellent facilities, a high-quality library network, and the best Student’s Union in the UK. According to the Times Higher Education rankings from 2022, the University of Sheffield is not only the best university in Yorkshire, but the 13th-top university in …

10 Top Tips by a Harvard Student (PART TWO)

There are plenty of useful tips for incoming Harvard freshmen. Hint: don’t overdo it on the merch! In Part Two of my piece on the top 10 tips by a Harvard student, I’ll give a few more insights, including how you can travel around the …

10 Top Tips by a Harvard Student (PART ONE)

I’ve compiled 10 top tips for prospective Harvard students so that you can make the most of your time at this special place. I learned a lot of things during my time at Harvard, from all the different American words for cooked eggs to the …

Top Scottish Universities for International Relations

If you’re looking for a place to study current political affairs and world conflicts, check out these top Scottish universities for International Relations   If you’re a prospective undergraduate who’s looking to find out more about international conflict, public policy, and the sociopolitical effects of …

Edinburgh Fringe Festival Guide for Students

This Fringe festival guide for students will help you find the cheapest shows and venues without sacrificing quality and entertainment. Edinburgh hosts seven world-renowned festivals throughout the calendar year, with five of these taking place during the month of August. No matter who you are …

A Student’s Perspective: 5 Key Lessons From Harvard 

The greatest lessons I learned during my time at Harvard weren’t from sitting through lectures or seminars. During my time at Harvard, I learned plenty of invaluable lessons, from how to manage time effectively to maintaining a sense of real-life perspective to entering different situations …

Picking an Oxford College

If you’re stuck between two or three Oxford colleges during the admissions process, check out these tiebreaker factors. Picking an Oxford College: Fun, But Tricky The University of Oxford’s collegiate system is one of the reasons that people have found the university so appealing for …

Oxford College General Advice: Basic Guidance

Picking your top Oxford college can feel overwhelming, so we’re here to help! Oxford College General Advice: A Great Place to Start! So, you have read the other two articles that have delved in-depth into what Oxford Colleges offer to prospective students. If you haven’t …

Oxford College Guide – What They Do (Part Two)

Each Oxford college offers different perks and quirks to its prospective applicants. What Was Left Out of the Oxford College Guide: Part One? The Oxford College system is as confusing to understand as what happened in the Eurovision this year. But fear not! I am …