Approximately 70% of PhD do not work in academia after completing their Doctoral research. If you are a current PhD student, what can you do to start planning for your potential transition to a non-academic career? Making a career decision… The rewards and challenges that motivated you to undertake doctoral research are also available in … Read More
Hello! I’m Charlotte, a dyslexic student pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Worcester. Did you know that 1 in 10 people have dyslexia? Contrary to some misconceptions, dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence. For me, receiving a diagnosis during my first year of study was a game-changer. I always suspected … Read More
Shopping for the holidays can be difficult which is why I have created this list of 30 Great Valentine’s Gifts to Give a Medical Student to help! Whether you are in a romantic relationship, familial relationship, or platonic relationship, it can be challenging to know the right things to get. No matter what your price … Read More
A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1 By: LifeofaMedStudent Embarking on the journey to becoming a physician involves conquering various milestones, with USMLE Step 1 being one of the most critical. This comprehensive exam assesses your understanding of basic medical sciences and serves as a gateway to advancing in your medical … Read More
London Eye At 135 m high the London Eye is an iconic London landmark. Panoramic 360 degree views canbe enjoyed from one of the wheel’s 32 high-tech glass pods which take approximately 30minutes to go around. Each of the 32 pods represents one of London’s 32 boroughs. Tower of London The Tower of London boasts … Read More
Attitude…a feeling or opinion about someone or something, or a way of behaving that is caused by this. It is interesting how many graduate recruiters we meet who refer to the importance of a candidates attitude when they are hiring. Particularly the impact a positive attitude can have, both for the individual employee and the … Read More
During the summer break, it can be difficult to gauge what you should do next. I’ve put together a few tips on ways to get prepared for students who are looking to go to university for the first time or for those who are coming back! Organise your academic materials Before the semester begins, take … Read More
The job application process can be so frustrating, particularly if you have submitted applications which haven’t even received an acknowledgement from the employer. You may have invested a lot of time and research in an application that you feel was the best you could have made, but it was still unsuccessful. It can affect the … Read More
International students INTOStudy was a proud sponsor of the 2024 Blackrock Rugby Festival in Kenya’s capitalNairobi, the latest edition of the prestigious high school tournament which took place on 13April. The tournament drew teams from around Kenya, East Africa and the Middle East for an actionpacked and fun day of youth rugby. This year the … Read More
So, you get a job offer and you’re really excited. At last your future looks clearer and you can tell your family and friends what you’re going to be doing. The role looked great when you were applying and so you accept. Job done – or is it? Sometimes doubts start to creep in and … Read More