Thinking about stamping your passport through Teesside University’s exciting study abroad programmes? Find out what you can expect with events management student Tee as they unpack their trip to Malaysia, from quad biking in the jungle to quality time with elephants… Guest blog: Tee Bramley Tee is no stranger to studying abroad, having spent a … Continue reading “Unpacking my summer abroad in Malaysia”
Category: STUDYING
8 study spots on campus
Finding the perfect study spot is a real-life Goldilocks moment. It needs to be just right, and ‘just right’ looks different for different people. Some need a constant murmur of background noise, while others require complete silence. There’s the ones who need to be surrounded by colour and those who want to stare at a … Continue reading “8 study spots on campus”
Celebrating our women in engineering
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), which is marked on June 23, celebrates the contribution to engineering from amazing women across the world. At Teesside University, we’re proud of the incredible women who have chosen a career in engineering. We spoke a few of those who have forged successful engineering careers to share their insight … Continue reading “Celebrating our women in engineering”
Common essay mistakes to avoid
You’ve probably read tonnes of blogs offering their top tips for writing a winning essay. So, we thought we’d put the dos to one side for now and focus on the don’ts. We spoke to the Student and Library Services team to get the lowdown on the most common essay mistakes and, most importantly, how … Continue reading “Common essay mistakes to avoid”
5 motivational studygram accounts to follow
Aaahh studygram – my Instagram happy place. It’s where stationery addicts, mind map enthusiasts and revision extraordinaires come together to share study tips, organisation advice and encouragement. And as the academic year comes to a start, and we students turn our attention to impending lectures, assessments and exams, that’s exactly what we’re looking for. So, … Continue reading “5 motivational studygram accounts to follow”
Life as a dental student: Treating my first patient
Having spent weeks peering for second year students on the student dental clinic, dental hygiene student and committee helper for Teesside University’s Dental Society, Christy Olsen, found herself pining to get started on her own clinical journey on the first day of her second year at uni. Guest blog: Christy Olsen, Dental Hygiene student Christy … Continue reading “Life as a dental student: Treating my first patient”
5 things you can do to stop procrastinating and start studying
Procrastination is a common challenge for many students. It’s easy to put assignments off until the last minute, which in almost all cases results in frantically cramming to meet deadlines. You know the score – each time we tell ourselves, “That was stressful, I’m not doing that again”, until we find ourselves in the same … Continue reading “5 things you can do to stop procrastinating and start studying”
8 ways to cope with exams
Exams. If even the word makes you feel a little uneasy, you’re not alone. At any time of life, it’s not uncommon to feel worried or under pressure as you approach exam season. The good news is, there are a range of things you can do to help you prepare and deal with the stress … Continue reading “8 ways to cope with exams”