Category: Student Life

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Ewelina Wisniewska gives her top tips on how to budget for university. Find out how to plan ahead, save money and stretch out your student loan.

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Emily Webb interviews fellow students to discover their university journey, starting with Computer Game Modelling and Animation student, David Sibřina.

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Robert Fowler, Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) Co-ordinator at the University of Derby, discusses university finance and student debt.

University of Derby Open day

Anisha Johal shares her top tips on making the most of university open days to help you choose your course and place of study.

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If you're considering a postgraduate course but unsure what to expect, Emily Eaton shares her take on how to approach postgraduate study.

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Choosing a university course is a big decision that will have an impact on your future. How do you go about deciding which degree to study? Emily Harper shares her three top tips to bear in mind.

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University blogger, Emily Webb, looks at the best places in Derby to celebrate the end of exams and the final days of your university year.

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If you're considering studying part-time alongside work here are some top tips on how to strike the right balance from people who have been there.

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Always attached to your phone? Blogger Emily Webb gives you the top 5 apps you should be using to get the most out of your phone and student life!

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If you are wondering what university will be like, and how your life is about to change, recent graduate Emily Harper shares her insight.