Why it may not be a good idea to skip uni lectures
1All students will understand the temptation to skip (or to use a Scottish word ‘patch’) a uni lecture. Perhaps you have an essay due the next...
Education
University external examiner: Who are they and what do they do?
0As a student you may hear your lecturer refer to ‘the external examiner’ and you may be wondering who they are exactly and what their role...
Guide to Apprenticeships
0What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is when you are employed at a place of work whilst also studying towards an industry recognised qualification. There are...
Choosing your school subject options
0As you begin your move to the senior years of your school life you will need to choose school subject options. This is when you are...
Group work: To elect a leader or not?
1Group work is a big part of university, college, school and even working life. People work in teams for various projects or assignments lasting anything from...
UCAS Decisions
1Once you have submitted your UCAS application, the next step is to wait for the universities to make their decision. Once a decision about one of...
Interview With A Law Student
0Lyndsay is a 2nd-year law student in Glasgow. Why did you decide to study law? From a young age, I was interested in the Scottish legal...
How do Universities and Colleges reach decisions about your UCAS application?
1If you’ve just submitted your UCAS applications you may be wondering how your chosen university/college actually makes its decisions. Every university and college is different however most...
Online Learning: Tips and Etiquette
0Communicating with fellow students and your teachers in a virtual setting is very different from meeting in a normal classroom setting. With most schools, universities and...
How to buy cheaper university/college textbooks
2A university/college student on average spends between £120-£200 per year on textbooks. After all, textbooks are important when it comes to writing essays and studying for...