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Features: Surviving first year exams

Your new best friends may say that the first year exams don’t really matter, but you can guarantee that behind closed doors they’re secretly cramming.

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Dissertations

A dissertation can seem like an impossible hurdle in your final year but starting early with a calm approach can make it run that little bit smoother and give you something to show employers.

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Maximise your time

Some students will find it a daunting endeavour when faced with that first assignment. With as many books as you can carry and pages of lectures notes under your arm, off to the library you’ll go. The hard and fast reality of university life begins here.

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Online volunteering: What’s on offer

Finding time to do work experience can be difficult when studying, working part time and trying to sustain a social life. But now you can gain valuable experience from the comfort of your own home

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How to save some of your student loan

Seeing your bank balance looking healthy thanks to the student loan is often an image that doesn’t last very long. It doesn’t have to be like this though – just take on board a few handy tips and you’re bound to see a difference.

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