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How to De-Stress During Your Studies

When you’re busy studying and completing assignments, it is easy to feel stressed and get burnt out. Burn out looks different depending on the person, but common signs include feeling tired, isolated, experiencing self-doubt or difficultly concentrating. When you feel this way getting work done can feel like a chore and this can affect your […]

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What You Need to Know During the Assessment Period

You might be feeling stressed and worried as the dates of assignments and exams get closer. Take a deep breath and remember that you’ve got this and you aren’t on your own. Everyone struggles with their workload and the pressure of doing well. That’s why we’re here to help you get through your courses from […]

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6 Helpful Tips To Avoid Burnout

Working on assessments, dissertations, and preparing for exams can sometimes feel overwhelming. If this feeling persists, it can lead us to feeling burnt out. Burnout is a state of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical and mental stress. It doesn’t solely arise from your academic life; it can also develop from things happening […]

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How To Prepare For Exams

We know you might be feeling a little nervous about upcoming exams, especially if you’ve not sat an exam in a while. Thankfully, we have lots of support here at Salford to help you develop your confidence and feel ready to sit your exams. Read our easy steps below to see how you can get started:  […]

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Keeping on top of your workload at university

Hey everyone? I’m coming to the end of my final semester at university and keeping on top of my workload is something I’d like to think I’ve been pretty good at for the past three years. I thought I’d share some of the things that have made my life easier when it comes to managing […]

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Motivational Songs to Get You Through Your Assignments

With the end of semester one done and dusted, and a new batch of modules ready to launch next month, many of us will be looking to power through our final few assignments and pieces of exam preparation over the Christmas break. But what do you do when your motivation is fading, and the thought […]

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Creating the perfect study environment

Your bedroom desk will be the place you spend (or should spend) most of your time as an undergraduate. I have made the extra effort every year to make my study environment the kind of space I want to be in, and not only does it need to be visually pleasing but practical too. Here […]

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Change up your study routine with these 7 quirky tips

Exam and deadline season can be a stressful time no matter what period of your life you’re at – whether it’s GCSEs, A-Levels or during your degree. It’s completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed and unsure of where to start in terms of your revision or research. However, getting your head in the books […]