Student life

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Student life and study abroad blogs

Returning to university as a mature student

Mature student Allie Gardner was unsure about returning to university, a few years after she had completed her studies. However, she found it to be a rewarding experience and shares her learnings to help other mature students settle into their studies

Allie Gardner

June 3 2024

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Why I chose to study a master’s degree in social work

Chinese international student Yuqi Liu shares his experience studying social work in Australia

Yuqi Liu

April 22 2024

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Choosing a degree: why did I study business?

Shermaine Saw, an international student from Singapore, shares what led her to study business at the University of Sydney as she completes her final year of the bachelor of commerce programme

Shermaine Saw

April 15 2024

Exploring the potential of AI as a student at LSE

Rhea Mall, an international student studying a master’s in data science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), shares her experience of studying a rapidly developing field and her excitement for the future of AI

Rhea Mall

April 10 2024

Student mental health and wellbeing

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Dealing with mental health during my master’s degree

Luis Manuel Ontiveros-Meza, who experienced mental health challenges during his master’s degree, offers his top tips to help students navigate their own struggles

Luis Manuel Ontiveros-Meza

May 17 2024

How to communicate with university staff about your mental health

Communicating about your mental health openly with your university staff and tutors can feel daunting – here are some ways that you can begin the conversation with your tutors

Aphrael Spindloe

March 19 2024

New online course to support international student well-being

An online course created by the British Council and Newcastle University aims to support international students with their well-being while studying in the UK

Seeta Bhardwa

July 18 2023

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Are you a university student who identifies as LGBTQIA+? Check out this guide to the different types of support that may be available to you, including scholarships and peer networks

Joy Hunter, Grace McCabe

June 14 2023

Student activities, societies and social life

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The power of societies and clubs for international students

Richard Ha, data science bachelor student and president of UMSU International at the University of Melbourne, shares his top tips on settling into university life as an international student.

Richard Ha

March 12 2024

Studying in the US: fraternities and sororities explained

You’ve seen them in movies, but do you know what Greek organisations at US universities are like in real life? Also known as fraternities and sororities, they are student organisations that are most commonly found at American universities

Grace McCabe

February 12 2024

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The Global Undergraduate Awards Summit 2023

THE Student had the opportunity to attend the Global Undergraduate Awards Summit this year and meet the winners from this year’s entrants

Grace McCabe

November 15 2023

Winners of 2023 Global Undergraduate Research Awards announced

The winners and highly commended students of the 2023 Global Undergraduate Awards have been announced and will soon be congregating at a summit in Dublin

Seeta Bhardwa

October 18 2023

Study tips

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Eight steps to academic success

The transition from school to university life can be a challenge. Here are eight steps you can follow to help you make the most of your time at university

Khasiba Omar

June 6 2024

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How to write a scientific report at university

David Foster, professor in science and engineering at the University of Manchester, explains the best way to write a successful scientific report

David H Foster

May 30 2024

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The best way to take notes at university

Which note-taking method is the best? Do you prefer handwritten notes or a digital application? Let’s find out the best way to take notes for you

Grace McCabe

May 24 2024

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Five common mistakes to avoid when writing your doctoral dissertation

Business student Farn Sritrairatana shares five common slip-ups to avoid when writing your doctoral dissertation

Farn Sritrairatana

May 7 2024

Careers advice and graduate employability

More advice for career development and skills

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Seven ways for students to keep up with changing industries

Fabienne Perez, associate professor in human resources and organisational management at the ESSCA School of Management in France, shares seven tips to help students aiming to work in rapidly changing industries

Fabienne Perez

June 7 2024

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The art of modern job-hunting

Niamh Carroll, programme executive at the Global Undergraduate Awards, recounts her challenges in finding a graduate position and offers her advice to assist students in securing theirs

Niamh Carroll

June 5 2024

10 ways to make the most of a summer internship

Summer internships are a great way to gain new skills and work towards your future career goals. Here are 10 ways to make the most of your internship programme

Pooja Anil Rasal

May 31 2024

How do you write a CV for your first job?

Garret Maher, executive director of The Global Undergraduate Awards, shares his top tips for building a strong CV for work after university

Garret Maher

April 19 2024

How to make an impact as a university student

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Working for a sustainable future as a university student

Victoria Guillemot found her passion for sustainability during her year abroad and shares how she used her time at university to continue pushing for change

Victoria Guillemot

March 13 2024

Graduate careers: four tips for students who want to work in sustainability

Are you interested in a career that helps the environment? Here’s 4 tips from graduates who landed green jobs

Joy Hunter

November 9 2021

Six tips for international students to travel more sustainably

International students inevitably have to travel long distances by plane, but there are some ways in which you can travel a little more sustainbly

Seeta Bhardwa

November 5 2021

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Climate action and sustainable development: what students can do

University of Manchester student Rachel Grunnill shares ways that students can get involved with sustainable projects at their university

Rachel Grunnill

June 10 2021

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

Women in STEM: from an international student to a science academic

Professor Bipasha Baruah, originally from India, writes about how studying abroad in Canada opened up doors for her to pursue a career in academia in STEM

Bipasha Baruah

April 2 2024

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Studying engineering to produce solutions for real-world problems

Thompho Netshivhera, a junior mechanical engineer at Hatch, shares how his undergraduate experience helped him find his dream career

Thompho Netshivhera

March 27 2024

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Changing careers from nursing to health tech

Han Liew, a recent MBA health graduate, shares his journey from studying nursing at the University of Sydney to studying healthcare leadership and management at the UCL Global Business School for Health.

Han Liew

February 27 2024

Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career

Bailey Thompson won the the engineering category of the Global Undergraduate Awards in 2022 for her group research project at Western University. She shares how winning the award helped her chose a career and gain valuable skills

Bailey Thompson

June 5 2023

Student life and study abroad blogs

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Returning to university as a mature student

Why I chose to study a master’s degree in social work

Choosing a degree: why did I study business?

Exploring the potential of AI as a student at LSE

Student mental health and wellbeing

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Dealing with mental health during my master’s degree

How to communicate with university staff about your mental health

New online course to support international student well-being

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Student activities, societies and social life

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}The power of societies and clubs for international students

Studying in the US: fraternities and sororities explained

The Global Undergraduate Awards Summit 2023

Winners of 2023 Global Undergraduate Research Awards announced

Study tips

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Eight steps to academic success

How to write a scientific report at university

The best way to take notes at university

Five common mistakes to avoid when writing your doctoral dissertation

Careers advice and graduate employability

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Seven ways for students to keep up with changing industries

The art of modern job-hunting

10 ways to make the most of a summer internship

How do you write a CV for your first job?

How to make an impact as a university student

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Working for a sustainable future as a university student

Graduate careers: four tips for students who want to work in sustainability

Six tips for international students to travel more sustainably

Climate action and sustainable development: what students can do

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Women in STEM: from an international student to a science academic

Studying engineering to produce solutions for real-world problems

Changing careers from nursing to health tech

Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career

Returning to university as a mature student

Dealing with mental health during my master’s degree

The power of societies and clubs for international students

Eight steps to academic success

Seven ways for students to keep up with changing industries

Working for a sustainable future as a university student

Women in STEM: from an international student to a science academic