Five tips to stay calm during Clearing Applying to university can be a stressful time, and going through Clearing can feel especially intense – the results, the deadlines, the big decisions. The good news is you’re not alone, and there […]
By Tracy. When I started uni, I was excited, but also terrified. As an international student adjusting to a different country, everything felt new. But dealing with anxiety made it even tougher. I spent the first few weeks second-guessing […]
Clearing is your chance to secure a place at university after the main UCAS deadline has passed. If you are offered a place through Clearing, you can still start uni this September. Most universities offer places through Clearing across a […]
By Sophie Ball I’ll be honest, Clearing wasn’t part of my original plan when I started to think about university. Like many students, I had a vision of how results day would go and what would come next. I […]
When I joined Teesside University in 2016 as a mature student, I had no idea how much it would change my life. I studied food science and nutrition as I was passionate about food, health and social justice. I didn’t […]
Two years ago, I made a decision that would completely reshape my career and life trajectory — I started a full-time master’s in digital marketing at Teesside University. I was also working full-time and had just turned 40. It wasn’t […]
A foundation year might be the perfect first step for you if you’re thinking about university, but not quite ready for a full degree course. A foundation year gives you an extra year to build your skills, grow your confidence, […]
Writing a personal statement might seem daunting, but it’s about telling your story. Universities aren’t looking for perfect students. They’re looking for real people with passion, purpose, and potential. So, here are my top tips to help you write a […]
Procrastinated for 3 hours but suddenly want to learn everything in 30 minutes? As a current uni student juggling school, part-time work and a barely there social life, I’ve tested every study hack, failed a few, and found what actually […]
Should I convert? Conversion: the act or process of changing something into a different state or form; synonyms include changeover, metamorphosis, transfiguration and transformation. Or more simply put … a postgraduate (PG) conversion course at Teesside is an opportunity to […]
