It’s easy to forget about exams amid the buzz of attending classes, participating in extracurricular clubs and working part-time jobs. However, spending just one hour each week preparing for exams can lighten the workload during exam season.
Here are some tips for preparing for your exams during the semester so there is no need to cram in 200 pages of notes in one week.
While women still remain underrepresented in many STEM subjects, there are many reasons why women should choose to pursue STEM-related degrees and career paths.
Based on my experience of studying STEM, here are some things I’ve learnt about pursuing a STEM degree as a woman.
Studying abroad in the Netherlands is becoming increasingly popular among international students and it’s easy to see why.
There is an array of world-leading universities to choose from, lots of courses are taught in English and the cost of studying in the Netherlands as an international student tends to be lower than in the US and UK.
Considering a study abroad experience? Every year many students choose to travel to another country to experience the culture and language, learn in a different environment and make international friends. This can seem like a big step. So maybe a good place to start is with a summer school experience.
What should you think about and why would you book onto a summer school programme?
Academic writing is a skill that takes a while to develop. Here are nine tips to help you start your journey to becoming a stronger writer.
It is your job as the writer to help readers understand what they will gain from reading your work.
What will they learn? What questions will they have that you can answer? Considering the lessons and perhaps even emotional responses a reader might have will help you to understand the purpose of your work.
The THE China Subject Ratings are a set of ratings that aim to provide a definitive list of the best universities worldwide for a range of subjects based on subject classifications by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MoE).
The THE ratings measures performance across 83 subjects within 13 pillars.
Nothing is more frustrating during the writing process than stopping because we cannot find an appropriate word or phrase. We have the idea in our head but no matter what combination of words we try, some awkward or informal phrases creep in.
Sometimes we lack the vocabulary and grammar skills; at other times we lack general writing knowledge in our discipline. This piece introduces five academic writing resources that provide advice and guidance for students while at university.
When choosing a course it is useful to begin by understanding what your expectations and ambitions are so you can start to explore the options that match these.
You will need to research course options in detail to ensure you are making an informed decision and avoid any disappointment or problems stemming from a lack of awareness. These are the seven factors to consider when choosing your degree course.
When it comes to finding a university in Europe, the differences between universities and countries can be tricky to navigate and it can be daunting to discern best fit and make a decision. When it comes to figuring out where to study in Europe, a good place to start is university rankings, but sometimes you need to delve a bit deeper to find the right country for you.
Applying to university can bring on a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to fear, or optimism to uncertainty. As you think about your hopes and plans, your parents are likely to express their dreams for you, too. When your choices about your future course, major or university do not match their ideas, emotions may run high, and communication may feel challenging, if not impossible. Here are some ways to approach tough conversations.