Gift list suggestions for academicky people.
'Tis the season! Time to rack our brain for that special gift! Although we have established in previous episodes that socks are an underrated gift, here are a few more suggestions for the academically...
2 Dec 202418min
What do you do to relax?
Throughout our lives, as students and professionals, we are constantly under the pressure to perform and deliver (as it should be, within reason). So it is good when you can find something to unwind a...
15 Nov 202415min
Using generative AI
Generative AI like ChatGPT have been around for a year or two now and made quite an impression in education and other professional spheres! Most students use generative AI in one way or another, and g...
4 Nov 202414min
What is your exam taking style?
As midterm season is well under way, we take a cheeky look at student behaviour when taking exams. Some students speed through exams, some very carefully dissect each question, some stare into space, ...
15 Okt 202421min
The difference between 2nd and 3rd year.
Welcome to the (Uni)verse! Last year we asked 1st year students what they were looking forward to starting university, and what they worried most about. We then had 4th year students talk about their ...
1 Okt 202413min
Saving pennies.
Welcome back! The cost of living has increased quite a bit in the last couple of years. Many students are living on a tight budget and all the tricks in the basket should be applied to save a bit of m...
17 Sep 202417min
Test anxiety
Final exam season is officially on! Exams always bring a certain amount of stress. For the most part, stress is great and useful. It keeps you alert and focus and can be turned into excitement rather...
12 Apr 202446min
Connecting
Going to university is a social experience for many students. You meet so many new people and make new connections, whether these are professional or personal. It is a time of change, when new friends...
20 Mars 202434min
