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10 skills to learn in your free time

It’s always fun to have a party trick up your sleeve or something to help pass your time. Here are my favourite easy skills that you can master over summer and use for life, even impress a friend or two along the way! 1. Piano Learn to play a new...

5 capsule wardrobe basics to help you pack

Need to travel for study? Whether it be an in-depth residential school trip, a whirlwind study tour or a life-altering student exchange, figuring out what to pack can be a daunting task – and one that is often left until the last minute! This is...

How to get back into study after the holidays

You’re back from the holidays and you’re starting to feel a little stressed by all the study that needs to be done around you. Luckily, we’ve got a simple guide to get you back on track and acing your studies! Get a good night’s sleep. Everyone...

Get ahead in the mid-year break

Next session is around the corner, so now’s the time to do everything you can to save yourself from starting off stresses and overwhelmed. Check out how you can get ahead now: 1. Plan ahead Get a head start now by marking your calendar with all of...

How to survive travelling on a budget

Reaching the end of your degree and looking for a dream getaway adventure? More often than not, the thing that holds individuals back from pursuing their desire to travel is money. This how-to guide will give you the reassurance that travelling on a...

How to deal with the mid-year slump

The break you have been waiting for is finally here! We all reach a point of wondering what we should do next. So, here are ways you can spend your semester break: Be a tourist again – If you want to have fun without spending too much money...

Winter survival 101

The wind is getting icy, the chance of snow is becoming more frequent and it’s the perfect time for gloves and scarves. It is important to keep yourself safe from the cold, so here are four things to keep in mind during the winter months: The...

Supercharge to the end of Session 3

If the summer heat is draining your energy and motivation, then take a look at these seven simple ideas to get you over the line this session. Align your time, goals, and well-being with quick and simple hacks to make getting through the end of...

Working in the holidays

Do you ever notice that when the summer holidays come around and everyone’s travelling or at the beach, you always seem to be working? All too often, I envy my friends’ stunning social media posts from their holidays and wish I could do...

Budgeting in the holidays

No one wants to blow all their savings on one summer holiday, so here’s how to budget and spend wisely this summer break. Holiday funds: It is useful to set aside some holiday funds! On top of separating money from your savings, allocate money from...

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