While students come in many shapes and forms, a “typical” student generally finds themselves having to figure out how to juggle three major priorities: studies, social/personal life and part-time work. If you’re an astute marketing student you might even add in some internships to that list, along with relevant extrac...

Online job sites are a great way to look for a job because you can: Search by keyword, industry type and region to match your skills and interests to jobs that are available in your area Find jobs that interest you and save them to look at later Create an online profile and store your resume so it can be seen by ...

Studying abroad is a blend of social, cultural and academic challenges that international students have to face and overcome to get the best out of their experience in a new country. Many students find it fascinating to be introduced to an entirely new way of living, while some find it difficult to get the hang of it,...

Preparing for exams? Give yourself the best chance with these top ten study tips. 1. Give yourself enough time to study Don't leave it until the last minute. While some students do seem to thrive on last-minute 'cramming', it's widely accepted that for most of us, this is not the best way to approach an exam. Set ou...

At last week’s European Students Convention (ESC27) in Brussels (which I was lucky enough to attend), the overriding theme of the conference was employability, and the role higher education can play in developing employability for both individuals and entire societies. There was some debate on the issue of what “emplo...

Cut through the muddle with these great tips and tricks for prospective students at art colleges. So you've been interested in art for quite some time. You may have taken extensive art classes during high school, and you know that a fine arts degree is in your future. Remember, applying to art colleges is simila...

The main reason many people decide to go to university is to widen their employment opportunities, and potentially guarantee a higher salary by obtaining a degree. However, as important as your degree will be when entering the working world, you will unfortunately not be the only one graduating. Upon leaving universit...