There’s not one right way of studying.What works for you might not work for another student. What works for one of your modules could be less effective in your next.Every student’s university subjects, circumstances and learning habits combine to create unique situations that no one study method is perfect for.Understand this and you’ll become a […]

You are responsible for your own education and success at university. But, as John Donne’s famous quote explains, “no man is an island”. As a student you do not have to do everything by yourself. Accept help from your support network of friends and family throughout your studies so you can thrive. In this blog post […]

Studying at university level requires a different mindset and set of skills than when you studied at a lower level. You must become an independent learner if you want to avoid the dangers of university learning, and kick butt instead. In this blog post you’ll discover: What is an independent learner? Why should you want […]

In this blog post, you’ll discover… Why I decided to study with The Open UniversityThe 7 key benefits of studying by distance learning The 7 reasons why I think The Open University is the best distance learning provider. If you’re a current student or hoping to study this year, I want to help you become super […]

In our busy student lives we rarely take the time to pause and evaluate what we have experienced and learned. We submit one essay and immediately start work on the next.We’re always looking forward, counting down the time until we graduate. We rarely stop for a minute to analyse what our experiences provide us.We slam […]

This blog post is a little different as I tell you a story about the crappiest months of my university degree and the biggest lesson I learned during this time. Read on so you can avoid my mistake and succeed at university. In this blog post you’ll discover… ​How I let my ego get in […]

​Around this time of year, university results start to come out. So for those of you who do have your latest results, how do you feel? Maybe you’re really happy with what you’ve achieved. But, maybe, you’re feeling a little disappointment in your university grades and know you need to do better. In this blog […]

There’s a lot of study skills advice out there. But there’s also many things I wish I knew before I started university.We all need to experience challenges and failures to improve in life. But, there’s also value in learning from someone else’s mistakes…so you don’t have to waste time making the same ones.University is one of […]

Whether you’re getting ready for your next year of studying or waiting to start the first module of your degree, there’s things you can do to prepare for university and make sure you begin with a bang.If you’re waiting to start your degree you may wonder if there’s anything useful you should be doing. And if […]

You’ve been revising hard for weeks, maybe even months. You’ve got an exam grade in mind that you would be ECSTATIC to achieve, but there’s a little voice in the back of your head that’s wondering if you’ll be able to get through the exam.Exam’s are STRESSFUL. If you walk in with the wrong mindset, […]