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Modern Student: "Where am I LIVING?"

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Student Living Advice: When thinking about moving away from home to begin student life, it can be tricky figuring out what is right for you. Costs, distance, feelings about moving, friends etc... These are all things you have to think about before making decisions about student accommodation. The issue with giving advice on topics such as this is that it really depends on the individuals circumstances.  However If you are someone who has the ability to move away from home and wants to live in student accommodation. Here is my advice: Distance - consider the distance you need to travel to Uni, if its far or in a different country then obviously student accommodation is the route you need to go down. On the other hand if you live relatively close to your Uni then it may be wise consider travelling options. Self Analysis - try to be honest with yourself, are you prepared to be independent and live by yourself? If not perhaps its better to live at home or even leave it for another yea...

Tips For New Uni Students

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Why Follow This Advice? Having completed my first year of university I have had many learning curves and experiences. Through these experiences I have gathered some useful tips which I hope will assist you when beginning student life.  Don't Rush Decisions:  Before starting Uni I was lucky enough to hear this advice. Fortunately I didn't make any decisions too quickly in terms of my Uni course, what Uni I wanted to attend, where I wanted to live etc... This meant that when I finally did make my decision, I knew that it was the best path to take. Avoid Stress:  One of the worst things to do when starting Uni is to stress out. The truth is it can be quite daunting, a new way of learning, new people and maybe even new homes. This can all lead to a build up of stress. Yes the change will take some time to get used to but stress can be avoided. The way I mainly got rid of stress was by going on walks. It clears the mind and will help you immensely. Don't Be Afraid To Try New T...

Life of a Modern Day Student: Pros and Cons

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What's Different? Student life has changed dramatically over the past few decades. From new technology to social media, the days of overdue library books and heavy bags are long since gone. Being a modern student comes with many advantages, however, it sometimes isn't all its worked up to be.  Here are a few pros and cons of being a student in the modern age: Pros The main benefit of being a student today is the fast and easy access to information, or to put it bluntly; the internet. The internet is so useful for students especially when it comes to their studies. It  not only provides students with academic material but can also update students about activities with in their area i.e., student events etc… Social media apps such as Instagram are bombarded with student deals, adverts and social events. This provides relief from the pressures of student life and gives new students the opportunity to meet new people outside of the classroom. Support for students is easier to acce...

An Introduction to Modern Student Living

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What's it all about? Hi, my name is Dylan and this is a blog all about student life in the modern age. In this blog I will be writing about how student life has changed over the years including changes in technology, society as well that the pros and cons modern students are faced with in everyday life. I will also be sharing personal experiences having been a student myself along with extremely helpful tips I've learned along the way. Always feel free to comment some of your own experiences, add to my advice or just ask a question. Any feedback is welcome here and I hope you enjoy your experience on this website 😊.