First year grades might matter more than you think!
There’s no doubt that for some the transition to higher education can be challenging. Aiming to alleviate the difficulties and academic pressure students face early on in their degree, Scotland’s …
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Making the most of PALS
What is PALS about? In PALS, students in the later years of their degrees facilitate sessions for students transitioning to university-level learning. PALS is not a space for teaching, but …
Imposter syndrome: what can be done about it?
A study by Dr Carina Sonnack and Dr Tony Towell found that as many as 43% of second- and third-year undergraduate students at Westminster University suffered from impostor syndrome in …
Being an Undergraduate at 25 years old
It occurred late to me that I ought to go to university. I’d left formal education in my mid-teens, but I’d always been interested in the world and learning. So, …
Top picks: study spots
Sofia is an undergraduate Economics student. This post highlights her favorite study spots at the University. Let’s get one thing straight, the library gets it job done. Its location …
Inside the favourites: Edinburgh’s most popular optional courses
Depending on the flexibility of your degree, you might have the opportunity to select courses during your first years at university. From ‘Film to TV 1A: Introduction to Filmmaking’ to …
