Studentastic: How to Survive as a Student

You're about to embark on an amazing journey as a student, and we're here to help you make the most of every moment! Our expert advice covers everything from finances and accommodation to relationships and socialising, all written by people who truly understand student life. Studentastic is here to help.

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Fees for Commuter Students

Even mentioning the phrase “student fees” can cause quite a controversy these days. With the cost of attending university at an all time high, more UK st...

Adjusting to a New Location

One of the most stressful parts of moving to a new place is trying to become orientated with your new surroundings. This can take time and be intimidating, b...

Dealing with Homesickness

No matter how ready you were to leave home or how excited you were to start university, homesickness is likely to strike when you least expect it. One day yo...

Questionnaire: Do You Have a Professional Image?

Your image is the person you project to the world. It involves the clothing you wear, words you speak, friends you keep and more. Most students don’t worry...

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I Moved Back Home to Save Money on Digs: Case Study

Higher education was never just about qualifications and the opportunity to better prepare yourself for the job market. Generations of students have enjoyed...

Looking for a Job Overseas

Many UK students are now looking for a job overseas as those at home become scarce, the competition for each becomes intense and wages and benefits become su...

The Importance of Rental Insurance

Many students live on a tight budget and find it hard to spend money on things that they might not ever need, like rental insurance. While it is true that re...

Conducting Online Research

Turning to the Internet for an answer has become a common act in our daily lives, but when it comes to academic research a quick search engine check may not...

Socialising at University as a Mature Student

Many mature students worry about socialising at university. Some would like to but fear that they will not be accepted due to their age, while others have li...

Questionnaire: Do You Have a Professional Image?

Your image is the person you project to the world. It involves the clothing you wear, words you speak, friends you keep and more. Most students don’t worry...

Networking as a Student

Networking usually means business networking, or the practice of making contact with individuals and organisations which could compliment your business activ...

Questionnaire: Do You Budget Wisely?

Keeping to a budget is a skill that does not come naturally to most people, after all everyone enjoys a nice treat every now and then. Yet budgets are impera...

Study Options for Mature Students

Mature students tend to return to education with definite goals in mind. Often they know how much time they have to give to their courses, they know their ow...

Practicalities of Becoming a Mature Student

There is a lot to consider before becoming a mature student. As you look around at particular programmes, remember to consider the fees, potential sources of...

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