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The Truth About University
I have just started my 4th week at University and I absolutely love it. Every aspect has been amazing from the course to my flat mates but it isn't all rainbows and flowers, boys and booze or interesting and engaging. From my first blog post I said my goal is to be real with you guys, not post skinny tea ads or pretend that university is an idealised world, because it isn't. And the reason it isn't is because this chapter is your life, not a one off night out.
By Gina Inman8 years ago in Education
Student Budget
Students typically live on a tiny budget during their university lives. According to the NUS, the average cost for one year of student accommodations in England comes to a whopping £4834! That figure doesn't leave a lot of money leftover for the essentials, like food, and for leisure. So what can you do about it?
By Dani Jones8 years ago in Education
Why the Arts are Needed in Public Education
When I was in first or second grade (around the age of eight or nine), our teacher had an in class activity that had a bunch of steps where you completed one and then moved on. The whole class had to move on together. One of the steps was being able to draw a five pointed star without lifting your pencil from the paper.
By Sarah Bartholomew8 years ago in Education
Things I Wish I Had Known at the Start of High School
Take my advice! 6. The friends you have now, most likely won’t stay long. It happens to everyone. You may come into high school with a big crowd of friends who you think are gonna stick by your side no matter what. But somehow, something has to start it. Maybe one of your friends started dating your ex. Or you make plans to hang out with certain friends and not other friends. Even college could rip you guys apart. Just know that you may have one or two by your senior year. Not everyone is gonna stay.
By Casey Nicole8 years ago in Education
My First Term Working with Autism
My first term as a teaching assistant in a Special Educational Needs school has been an adventure, to say the least. I began my journey in September, walking into an environment I had never encountered before. The busy corridors, noisy children and stacks of documents to read through.
By Abbey Curtis8 years ago in Education
Five Tips for Student Productivity
Studying can be hard at the best of times. Usually, if you're looking for study tips, you hear the same things regurgitated over and over again; make a study guide, take breaks every forty-five minutes, eat healthily, and the sorts. Whilst that all seems well and good, it's not always great for everyone. Sure, there might be some research behind it to say how long your brain can stay focused, or some piece about how organising your time helps you to balance your life, but realistically it's not always going to work.
By Liam Badger8 years ago in Education
Studying
As a student, I try to perfect as many forms of studying and revising as possible to ensure I do my best in all my exams and controlled assessments. I've tried so many ways of studying, some of which have worked, others which haven't. Not everyone studies the same, so how I study may not be the way that you study. However, I'm going to share my study tips and skills, and you never know, you may discover a fantastic new way of studying.
By Hollie8 years ago in Education
Dress Code?
As a public school student for the last 14 years, I would like to make a complaint. The most famous things we hear is about the dress code. We have meetings and assemblies and things are out on the announcements and we never hear the end of it.
By Alissa Streight8 years ago in Education
Holiday Handprints
Where I work, we do not celebrate holidays—which makes sense, don't get me wrong—but I chose to do these handprints anyways. I broke the rules for "no holidays," but I also passed it off as a sensory activity. When you work with children, they don't care whether it's holiday paintings, squiggly paintings, names, etc. All they care about is the process, how much fun it is, getting to show it off, making a mess, and actually doing something!
By Mickealla Stenulson8 years ago in Education
4 Things to Expect From College
As a person still going through college, and dealing with the confusing questions regarding which major to choose, what school to go to and those darn student loans that always seem to be looming on the horizon, here are some things that you should expect from college.
By Sarah8 years ago in Education
Extreme Security in NYC Public Schools
New York City classrooms have under gone a massive remodeling as policing and extreme security measures await students daily. The scene in public schools for the past eighteen years has blatantly created an environment of hostility and a place that house criminals. According to Cecilia Reyes of ProPublica, “more than 100,000 middle and high school students [experience airport style security everyday].” School safety agents standby prepared to intervene with hand wands for further inspection if need be.
By Lousinda Dupuy8 years ago in Education
Starting University
So, you're starting university, or you know someone who is. As a first year law student, let me impart some of my wisdom. If you're living away from home, particularly for the first time, you're going to want to personalise your accommodation. Whether you're living in halls or any other type of shared residence, personal touches will help you settle in quickly and make you feel a little less homesick. Bring photos of loved ones, pets, your favourite celebs. Whatever floats your boat. Bring your own bed sheets, your favourite pillow, a soft toy. The sooner you start to make your room yours, the sooner it becomes your home. At first your room will seem cold and bare, but once you've unpacked it'll seem much more inviting.
By Dani Jones8 years ago in Education