As a lover of art and all things creative, there’s not always a clear path. If you love biology at school, you might go on to study anatomy and eventually go to medical school to hopefully become a doctor. There are options and variations available to you but, there’s a clear path...
Category: General Articles
Student Ambassador Job Applications Will Soon Open: Here’s Why You Should Apply!
According to Albert Einstein, ‘the only source of knowledge is experience’, and he was so right. When you first headed off to university, the chances are that you felt extremely anxious and daunted by the big change that you were undertaking, from the new city to the new people you would be...
Try These Rewarding Career Ideas for Your Next Step
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or you’re looking for something new, finding a job that’s rewarding can be amazing. Many of the most rewarding jobs require a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it to see the difference that you can make. Try these sectors if you’re looking...
H817 OU: TMAs and EMA
Considering studying for the H817 Masters course? See the assessment criteria and level of questions you’ll need to get past in order to pass this module. Tutor-marked assignment TMA01 Length: 1500 words H817 learning outcomes addressed Understanding what constitutes openness and innovation in technology enhanced learning. An appreciation of the key factors...
Plotting The Fastest Path To Your Career
There are very few careers out there which can be started overnight. It can take many years to develop the skills you need to perform a professional role, with school only preparing you for the very easiest of jobs on the market. Of course, though, most people will still want to work...
How To Ace That Essay
When you hear the word essay, it’s usually the cue for a collective group of moans. This is because essays are hard and always seem to go on for far longer than they need to, but having said that, they’re a necessary piece that needs to be completed in order to show...
5 Things Every Student Learns when they Study Abroad
By Alicia Vida Choosing a degree is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. However, deciding where you want to study is equally important. Studying abroad is not only more and more common these days, but it is also becoming a highly respected option by the labour...
Plotting The Fastest Path To Your Career
There are very few careers out there which can be started overnight. It can take many years to develop the skills you need to perform a professional role, with school only preparing you for the very easiest of jobs on the market. Of course, though, most people will still want to work...
How To Work With People You Hate Like A Boss
In a perfect world, everyone in the office would get along fine. There would be no politics or sneaky, underhand tactics as men and women would be happy for one another. In reality, there is too much politics and competition. So, there are colleagues you like, a handful you love, and the...
How To Bag Better Positions When You Don’t Have A Degree
Anyone on the job market without a degree will know the options available are limited. While university education isn’t as valuable as it once was, many positions still require a degree. More than anything, this proves passion and staying power. So, those who couldn’t afford education are often stuck in low-paying positions...