Ageism can affect young people just entering a professional career as well as older jobseekers, despite the law prohibiting discrimination against candidates because of their age. Whether you’re concerned that you’ll struggle to find a job straight out of university because you’re young or you’re returning to education later in life for a career change, there are a few things you can do to stop age from becoming an obstacle.Read more >

Halloween at university can often devolve into endless parties. Whereas some students enjoy this, others may find it tiresome. If you’re not much into parties or you just want some variety, the good news is there are still plenty of ways to enjoy Halloween — here are some options to try.Read more >

College is a completely different experience from that of high school. To do well, you need to be proactive and figure out strategies that will work for you. Whereas these will differ slightly for everyone, certain habits are particularly common among most successful college students.Read more >

After a long summer away from university, even close friendships can initially feel awkward. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about — soon enough, you’ll fall back into the same rhythm as before. Nonetheless, there are a few things you can do to ensure you feel comfortable at university again and to quell some of the social anxiety you may be experiencing.Read more >

You may have been able to make it through high school (and even succeed) while putting in a minimal amount of effort. Perhaps you were able to receive passing grades for tests without doing any preparation, you left all your assignments to the last minute, and you generally didn’t put as much effort into studies as you could have. Unfortunately, this won’t cut it at university: there are certain habits you need to leave behind if you want to graduate with a degree and make the most of the student experience. Here are a few to ditch before your first semester.Read more >