How to write an impressive essay introduction
0They say the beginning is the best place to start. An essay introduction is the first thing the reader will see when reading your essay. Depending...
University and College
Reducing your plagiarism percentage: How to ensure your coursework is free from plagiarism
3When you submit a piece of coursework, it will be checked to ensure you have not plagiarised (copied directly from someone else’s work). Your paper will...
How to choose your university
0Waiting to receive your university offers from UCAS is a very stressful time. If you haven’t already you can read our articles about the different UCAS decisions...
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...
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...
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...