Author Archive: Matt
Sponsored Video: Samsung and the Institute of Play
I’m a teacher and this video resonates. We’re knee deep in the digital era which means students engagement, focus and expectations around school, learning and careers is completely different to 10 years ago. We must leverage technology and software and even social media and communication to effectively teach. How do we prepare students for a […]
Safety First
Photo credit: ktylerconk There’s a lot to think about when you’re looking for a student house to rent and safety features are probably way down the list of priorities, somewhere after distance to the local pub, and obviously affordability. But it pays to keep safety somewhere in the back of your mind when you’re going […]
Don’t Lose your Deposit
Photo credit: Roger4336 If you want to move out of student accommodation and into your own place then you’re going to have to stump up a hefty deposit for the privilege. This will usually be the equivalent of six weeks’ rent, plus one month’s rent paid in advance. Although this might sound like a huge […]
Foreign Students Warned about Binging at British Unis
Photo credit: Kay La La The binge drink culture is an unfortunate but ever more apparent part of university life in the UK and may be something foreign students are not equipped for when they come to study at one of our illustrious universities. Cambridge University have become particularly aware of the problem and have […]
