Free online academic resources – part one (JSTOR and OED)
You need some reference material for your essay or seminar preparation … but trekking to the library to dig out some musty books, to scour journal articles and to lug down the huge volumes of the...
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Don’t just focus on studying
Ali’s note: I’m delighted to present a guest post today, from Jeremy Day of Insight Writer (RSS feed). He’s a great guy, and I’m not just saying that because he was the first blogger ever to ask me for...
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Student Freelance – website review
I wrote about Student Gems a few weeks ago, a site aimed at students in the UK who want to provide services on a freelance basis to employers. I make a living like this (through writing, blogging, some...
View ArticleFree online academic resources – part two (Project Gutenberg)
If you’re studying a subject that involves reading books which were published over 70 years or so ago, you might want to search for them on Project Gutenberg. This is an online repository of books that...
View ArticleStudent food shopping tips
I remember the first time I went and bought groceries for myself, when I was eighteen, and about to head off to uni. I’m pretty sure rice and pasta featured on the list – and formed a good part of my...
View ArticleStudent can haz savings?
Even if you feel like a penniless student who can barely scrape together enough for a decent night out, it’s worth opening a savings account. Just putting a tenner in each week is enough to net you...
View ArticleThe student guide to Christmas shopping
It’s the start of December – and now is a great time to do some Christmas shopping, before you head home from uni for the holidays (and before you’re into the mayhem of Christmas jobs, hordes of...
View ArticleReturning home (and being welcomed back)
You might be returning to the Parental Home after your first term at uni around now – or you might be an old hand at re-entry. Either way, there are a few do’s and don’t’s that make it easier for both...
View ArticleAlpha Student now on Christmas break
We’re on our Christmas break at the moment, and most of you will be too – so we won’t be posting much between now and early January. In the meantime, check out our Address Book for some great sites to...
View ArticleUsing Your Careers Service
Even if you’re still in your first year, it’s worth dropping into your careers service to familiarise yourself with the services they offer. They aren’t just for people looking for a “corporate” style...
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