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Archive: October 2018

How to handle that exam panic!

Got exams this week? Feel panicked when you get in the room? Here’s how to stay calm and get the most out of your study with handy tips from the ALLaN team: Plan: Set out a timetable of exam times and dates Add in when you will study Put in...

Five tips to manage your money for the week

As a uni student, your finances may be another thing you have to manage on top of everything else in your life. Understanding the best ways to manage your finances can save you money, help you reach your goals and stops you worrying. Here are a few...

Students making healthy food for study

Exam brain food!

Most students survive on a (not-so-healthy) diet of coffee, pizza and mi-goreng. Unfortunately for our bank accounts, we need more than this to sustain us during exam periods (and life in general). I’ve gathered three recipes that will give you the...

Are you ready to move-out?

Moving seems like an easy thing to do, but in practice it is a lot harder, especially in the final lead up to move-out day. If you are living on-campus, the final move-out day is Saturday 3rd November and that is less than one month away...

How to write the perfect LinkedIn summary

It can be hard to think of how to compose yourself professionally on social media, especially in a generation where it is common to misinterpret online communication. So here are some handy tips to consider when writing your own summary on LinkedIn...

Reset your tempo to slow this spring

Spring is a natural time of year to reflect on and re-orientate your habits. These eight nourishing ideas are super easy to incorporate into your daily routine, basically free and will help you slow down and appreciate the new season! Commit to a...

Leadership skills we all need in our careers

Once we’re out in the workplace, employers are looking for job-ready leadership skills. Here are four key skills to kick-start your career, that students learnt from last year’s Student Leadership Conference: 1. Communication skills:...

Your Career Path after Graduation

Are you graduating soon and trying to decide what happens next? Here’s how to reflect on your skills and find your career path: Am I on the right career path? Your career should be something that you enjoy. It is something that interests you...

How to write a graduate resume

Want to know how to pitch your graduate skills in a resume? Your resume is your key to success, so here’s how you can make sure it stands proud at the top of the shortlist for any graduate job: What is a resume? Simply, a resume (or CV) is a...

How SSAF is helping students at Intensive School

by Steven Seabrook, Intensive School Ambassador Intensive School can be difficult for students to attend, especially if they are travelling a great distance. Online students often leave family and friends for days at a time, while juggling their...

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