Get A First Class Degree

Getting a first class degree has never been easier according to some press reports, so what does that mean for students, is a degree worth having if it is ‘losing its value’?

Well for a start the above question assumes you accept that a first class degree has lost its value, which I don’t.
OK, a degree […]

In the post on taking degree notes I mentioned the Cornell Note Taking system, and thought I would add a little more information on the subject.
To use the Cornell note taking system, divide you page into three sections as shown below:

The three areas of the note taking template are used as follows:

Add bullet points, brief […]

Students are you in the right field is a post I found on a Canadian site (CareerRamblings.com) with career advice for students.
Although some of the advice is more relevant to Canadian students, a lot of it is generic, with some really useful pointers such as:

Taking an aptitude / personality test to help you select a […]

While writing the post “Do Employers Value Experience or a Degree” I was reminded of a colleague who does not have a degree. He would always argue that he
“Had a degree from the University of Life“
He was of course referring to the fact that whilst he did not have a degree he had a lot […]

I recently read an article “Experience, Not Degree Comes First for Employers” on the Guardian Website.
“The study of 500 employers found that, when hiring graduates, almost half were looking for relevant work experience, a good work ethic and a degree subject relevant to the job…

I recently read The Insiders Guide to Getting a First (or avoiding a third) so thought I would review it.
I was interested to read Getting a First, as, like this site it was written by a student, whereas most books on this subject seem to be written lecturers. The author of Getting a First was […]

1. You’re not alone.
Every student can improve whatever his or her current academic performance. Visit the Study Skills Center at your university and ask what services they offer. Use the resources that are available to you.
2. A place to think.
Success at uniersity requires work. The right environment for study is important. […]

I was beginning to lose interest in this site “How To Get A First” but have been really encouraged by a couple of mails I’ve received and some comments added to the site, like this from Suat:
“This site is awesome. I graduated in July 2006 with a first and its very interesting comparing your methodology […]

Why do students want to study in the UK?
The UK has a long history of welcoming international students to study in its universities and colleges. In the UK there are 1.8 million full-time and part-time students in higher education, which include over 300,000 international students from 180 different countries.
There are people at each university and […]

Further to my post on Study in the UK, here are some more links to help overseas students considering studying in the UK.
Students living outside the EU (European Union) will probably need a visa in order to study in the UK.
Information on UK visas can be found on this government website:
Information for students wanting to […]