Archives for 2011
As students we often have times where work is needed to be done but, well let’s face it, we just don’t feel like it – either it’s the hangover or the afternoon lull. But we can’t always concentrate on studious work for long periods. Fear not! There are ways to slack off work without being [...]
This an article from our sister website, Student Fashion Blog New at SFB, Rashi, a very talented 16-year old photographer will be joining the blog to give us snapshots of what students are currently wearing at college. We hope you love the pictures as much as we did and find in them inspiration on what [...]
Perhaps the central reason for going to University is that it is supposed to set you up for your adult life and (hopefully) a great career. Of course, with the current state of the economy and a relative dearth of graduate jobs, getting into the profession that you really want has never been more challenging. [...]
This is a guest article by the author of the book, How to Get a First (Michael Tefula). The Fuel To do well at anything there is usually a need for sacrifice. A need to give up short-term gratifications for long-term gains. We call this self-discipline – a vital component of success in any field. (Not surprisingly, [...]
University students often have insurance companies courting their attention and of course ultimately, their money. But do you really need insurance as a student? After all, many students do without it and frankly, they would rather use up any spare cash on extra food than insurance. Furthermore, thefts and accidents are rare occasions which statistically [...]
Stuff You Need to Know for University by Richard Osbourne, does not promise the world. It does not promise everything you need to know before you embark upon your degree. And in the introduction it makes no bones about the fact that while it has attempted to cover as much as possible, by trying to emcompass [...]
When it comes to chocolate, a zesty orange flavour hardly ever disappoints. And that could be why Kellogs have decided to give their Rice Krispies Squares an orange punch! We had a chance to taste the bunch and while they aren’t that much different to the regular bars, the addition of an orange flavour added [...]
“Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you’re keeping all of them in the air. But one day, you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other [...]
This is a post from Michael, author of How to Get a First What’s the difference between polar bears and students? Are they both lazy by nature? Not quite. Polar Bears vs Students Unlike polar bears which rest for up 87% of their time in some months, students are workaholics by nature; the regret that follows procrastination [...]
Set up by sisters Annabell and Semone Lamba in 2008, Khadi UK is the sole distributor of Khadi products in the UK, though it is a household name in India like our beloved L’Oreal or Neutrogena here. Annabell and Semone both studied Law at the University of Birmingham, though Annabell’s entrepreneurial spirit from her joint [...]
This is a post from Michael, author of How to Get a First Procrastination is the number one killer of productivity, yet many students are willing victims. Work…Fail! Think about the times you have gone to the library ready to work hard. But instead, you end up spending hours on facebook and youtube, all the while [...]
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