Why volunteering is good for your career
Volunteering is often considered an act of selflessness and a way to give back to the community or help those in need. While volunteering benefits others, it’s also crucial to…
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The university student's guide to graduation in Leeds
Congratulations! You’ve completed your degree at a Leeds university, and graduation is just around the corner. A long-awaited moment in your academic journey is arriving, and it’s time to celebrate…
Relaxation techniques for exam stress
While exams are a necessary aspect of university life, they can also cause an overwhelming amount of stress and anxiety for students. The fear of not performing well can result…
Six easy steps to crafting an effective LinkedIn profile
Since its conception in May 2003, LinkedIn has become the world’s largest professional network and an essential tool in every professional’s career toolkit. With 875 million members worldwide and 34.9…
Why you should consider a portfolio career
A portfolio is a collection of documents representing a person’s work, which is then shared with potential employers in job interviews. So, what is a portfolio career? You might already…
What is a sandwich course at university?
The term ‘sandwich course’ can evoke images of two thick slices of fresh sourdough slathered with butter and filled with creamy cheese and crisp salad leaves. A university sandwich course…
How to set up bills for a student house
If you’re moving into a student property with a ‘bills exclusive’ tenancy, this will likely be the first time you’ve ever had to set your own bills up, and the…
A complete guide to university for mature students
The majority of university students head straight to university after sixth form or college or begin after a gap year in which they go travelling or gain valuable work experience.…
7 ways to make a rented house a home
You may not own the property you’re living in, but there’s no reason why you can’t add some personal touches to make it feel more like your own space. While…
9 questions to ask when viewing a student house
Whether you are moving out of halls next year or a first-year opting to live in a student house share in Leeds, then viewing houses is an exciting time in…
Everything you need to know about TV licensing in your shared house
Years ago, it was very straightforward; if you owned and watched a television, then you needed a TV licence. In a time before Netflix and Disney Plus, everyone knew where…
A university student's guide to resit exams
This article will outline why a student might need to take resit exams and explain how resit exams occur — including when the exams will happen, when results are published,…
The ultimate guide to professional house shares
...critical things you need to consider when finding housemates and a property. What is a professional house share? You might be wondering, ‘what does professional house share mean?’ A professional...…
How to write a personal statement that will get you noticed
If you’d like to attend university next year, then you’ll know that a personal statement is a key aspect of your UCAS application. With such weight attached to just one…
A quick guide to Freshers’ Week in Leeds
University life differs significantly from your ordinary home life, and what better way to introduce you to your new situation than a big friendly welcome? Let’s talk about Freshers’ Week!…
How to resolve housemate conflict
We’ve all seen the TV show Friends and perhaps you had that programme in mind when you decided to move into a professional house share. House shares offer many benefits to tenants — including…
How to find a new housemate for your student house share
Your university years are a time of growth and change, and your housing situation is included in that. While you might have assumed you’d be living with the same housemates…
4 things you need to know about plagiarism
Plagiarism is a big issue at university, with almost 50,000 students found to have been cheating in an essay or exam in the UK over a three-year period. In the…
What to do if you fall for your housemate
The internet is full of blog posts advising against having a casual fling or getting into a relationship with a housemate; however, we all know that life isn’t that straight…
A guide to career progression for young professionals
If you search online, you’ll find myriad articles on finding a job, but not many on young professionals’ career progression. If you’re searching for a graduate job currently, then the…
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in lockdown
The first to take place during a national lockdown, this Valentine’s Day will be different from any you have known before. However, different doesn’t mean worse, and there are plenty…
