Should students choose their course content?
Blogger Laura Warner reflects on the UK government’s higher education Green Paper and argues that student choice and feedback are important, but only with the right aims in mind
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The most underrated UK universities, chosen by students
Students name more than 60 universities in the UK that they feel deserve more recognition for high quality courses, teaching, workplace preparation and other factors.
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Universities should promote the value of multilingualism for employability
Trilingual blogger and law student Noorin Malik says universities could do more to show students how and why multilingualism sets them up for success
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Four things you need to do to survive university
Our blogger at Lancaster University, UK, offers four helpful tips for students and prospective students to foster independence, responsibility, a social network and the confidence to succeed at...
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Are medical school admissions too competitive?
Student blogger Katie argues that the UK admissions system to medical school works just fine, as it teaches students to play an important game, and even rejection can present a new opportunity.
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British student criticises competitive UK medical courses after securing university place in Italy
The straight-A British student who was rejected twice to study medicine in the UK is frustrated but looking on the bright side as he reflects on his first months studying in Italy instead.
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The perks of studying in the Netherlands
Blogger Tobias Jones, studying for a Masters in the Netherlands, says the benefits outweigh any worries you might have about choosing to study abroad in the Netherlands.
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An unexpected journey
One student's journey from Italy to China to Sweden, accompanied at all times by four trusted items.
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Choosing a degree: reconcile your interests with what you study
How can students maximise their potential and interests, against expectations or pressures on them? A law student with distinctive interests shares her story.
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The benefits of intellectual open-mindedness
A US college student explains why and how students can receive short-term and long-term benefits from actively engaging with multiple perspectives.
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Tips for managing money when you have budgeting blues
Student budgeting made simple, with tips and tools from a student blogger
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We need to talk about mental health at university
University presents unique challenges for students, and it's time we acknowledged that.
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Working as a student assistant
Blogger Elisabeth Sandler, a master’s degree student of Educational Sciences at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, offers a unique perspective on the benefits of working for an academic during...
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What qualifications do you need to be an astronaut?
Astronauts undergo strict training, and these are the qualifications you'll need to get started on the first step towards a space mission
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How do I choose a master's?
Blogger Charlie Pullen, studying for a master's degree at Queen Mary University of London, guides you through the difficult decision process.