I'm really bad at studying, need advice!

Basically I have never really had to study to pass exams, I sailed through GCSEs and A Levels without too many problems, but the fact that I do not know how to study effectively is now becoming an issue. I am a first year medical student in a PBL school, so there is a lot of self study. I know that I am a visual learner, and that I prefer...

My stomach hurts when I study?

It's not a sharp pain, more like tension from clenching my stomach muscles involuntarily. It makes studying for a period of time very difficult and exhausting. I'm studying for a big exam in a few months so was wondering if anyone else experience this or had advice. When I try to relax during before studying it creeps up without my knowin...

Uni interview. Need Advice! :P

Hey all! Not even sure if I've posted this in the right place but here goes! Basically, I'm a mature student off to uni and have been asked to attend an interview at goldsmiths, studying psychology. I'm pretty rubbish at interviews usually as all that anxiety tends to get the better of me. So to save myself running in blind I'd just like...

Anyone currently studying English at University of Westminster!

Basically i'm considering it as a university choice for next year and i would appreciate any opinions etc from people who are actually studying there now! specifically if you're studying english literature and language :$...

Tuition Fee - Confusion .... Can YOU help ??

Hi there people ... I am wondering if anyone can help me , basically I'm in my third year of uni but studying at level 5 (which is year 2 ). This is because i didn't really take my first attempt at the first year serious enough and managed to fail it. (Yep I suck !) .Now,I want to transfer to another uni , but i came a across a problem .

Sixth form How to get the top marks in psya3?

Hey guys, I am currently studying PSYA3 and I will taking my exam this summer on this unit. Basically I got 78 UMS from unit 4, 83=unit 1 and 73=unit 2. That gives a total of 234 so far and I need 86 in this unit to get an A overall but 46 to get a B. (I need an A to get into University really) I can't re take my unit 2 as I have too many...

Experiences of studying with the Open University? Feeling isolated?

Hi everyone, I was just wondering about other people's experiences of studying alone at home with the OU, especially those that are studying quite a few credits at once? I'm currently studying 75 credits with them which takes up quite a bit of time. I also work 2 days a week and think its so good for me to get out of the house because on...

Any advice? Studying Psychology at Sheffield Hallam

Hey everyone, I'm starting Psychology at Sheffield Hallam in September on a conditional offer, any advice as to the accommodation I should be applying for? Any advice would be helpful :)...

Work experience to go with course.

Hi guys, I'm starting heriott watt this year studying economics. I was wondering though what kind of work experience I would be looking for while doing this course which would help me find better work afterwards? i already have 4 years work experience as I have been working since I was 16. But I'm needing something that's going to get me...

Secondary IGCSE Eng Lit - Help getting essay timings down.

I am 17 years old and home-schooled. I have been studying for 5 A-Levels for 6 months, but I realised theatsince I have 4 IGCSE's, I would need another to be able to attend college (essential for studying English and Philosophy). So I have chosen to Edexcel IGCSE English Literature. I started studying in Jan for the May exam, and things a...

being sectioned and studying medicine

Hi all, I unfortunately have had 4 rejections for medicine, but by best friend has a place at BSMS and in a bid to be supportive I want to find out some info for her. I'll try to make if brief. 1. She was sectioned in 2010, no previous history of mental health issues at all or in her family. No idea why it was caused. No relapses or any i...

Advice for accounting and fiance degree?

hi, im hoping to get advice from students that are studying accounting and finance. So what do you do in in the degree? Is it interesting? Is it more exam based or coursework? Sorry if the questions sound stupid im a bit confused right now because i have my offers from uni's but i am now doubting myself if the degree is for me? Thanks :)...

To drop an AS level? Advice needed

Hi, i was just looking for some advice. Im currently studying 4 as levels sport,history,geography and classics. I want to drop classics as i dont think i will cope mentally when it comes to exams and its making me slack in other subjects! Help?! Would it be a wise decision?...

how is neuro at interfaith?

days? hours? would it be good for someone trying to studying for step2? any advice would help. thanks!...

Open university - Health and Socual Care 2013

Hi everyone, I've just registered on the open university's Health dnd Social Care course and am really looking forward to starting it. I'm doing the "working with children and families" pathway and will basically be studying full time. I started this thread just to see if those studying on this course or with the OU wanted to talk about t...

University Courses - Any Advice?

Hi there, I'm currently studying my AS Levels - Maths, Physics, Geography and Religious Studies. With university applications fast approaching, I'm still unsure about what I want to study. Areas of interest include: economics, philosophy, physics but are not limited to these areas of study. Does anyone have any advice on courses to look i...

Speech Therapy PG Diploma

Hi all, I'm currently studying Marketing Communications at Bournemouth University and will graduate in 2014. Although I really enjoy studying business communications I am looking for a career with a healthcare focus and been thinking of applying for a PG Diploma in Speech Therapy for a while. I am just concerned about whether my degree wi...

Accommodation - (Film and TV Production)

I am 90% likely to be studying here in September. I have been and looked around the Greenwich campus and it looks great but with the Film and TV course it seems the work is spread between the Avery Hill campus and the Greenwich campus. Which campus would be the best place to apply for accommodation? Greenwich looks amazing and everything...

Glen Ayre or Wessex Lane?

A friend already at Southampton has recommended Wessex Lane.. however it is 20 mins away and as I will hopefully be studying history it will be even futher than this as I will be situated at the other campus! Could someone please give me some advice on which is the most convenient and which has the nicer rooms ect? (I want ensuite!) Thank...

Can I pass IGCSE Biology with past papers alone?

Basically I can't bring myself to actually sit down and revise for this subject. I really don't like it and have no motivation whatsoever, so i've decided to try and revise by doing past papers but not studying using textbooks, revision guides etc. Is it possible for me to get an A or B by doing this?...

Anyone studying adult nursing at Buckinghamshire New Uni (Sep 2013)?

Heey, So, I'm pretty nervous cause I literally don't know anyone who is going to be going to this university. I am going to be studying adult nursing at Uxbridge Campus and I was wondering if there was anyone out there studying the same course at the same Uni? I am going to be starting on september 2013 and I just really want to meet peop...

Msc in Organisational Psychology?

Hi everyone, I am currently studying with the Open University and finishing a Bachelor's degree in Management. I am thinking about going into Organisational Psychology but would like to know if any of you are currently studying it. Where are you studying it and what do you like about it? I also find the names confusing, between Management...

Grade 8 Popular Music Theory tips

I have grades 5 and 6 in regular music theory, and piano + violin to grade 8 standard. I need to pass grade 8 in popular music theory by June to reach conditions of my university offer and have just started studying towards it. I have ordered the advanced popular music theory book from LCM which says it covers grades 6-8 and have bought l...

Going for a IT technician apprenticeship interview

I'm currently a college student, studying a Btec Level 3 extended diploma in IT, I have aspirations of becoming an IT technician, I have been looking for apprenticeships,. I currently only have a D in English so my options are much limited, I found and applied for a IT technician apprenticeship that only requires a D in English, Connexion...

Ask the panel your questions!

Hey everyone, Welcome to our Q&A, all about studying overseas. The Student World and TSR have brought together a panel, here to answer any questions you have on studying overseas, whether you're thinking about it, in the process of applying or are already studying internationally. So get posting any questions you have in this forum. Click...

LSE Mathematics with Econ

Hi! I am new here, though I have lurked on many occasions looking for advice and usually finding it, it is a great resource that we can all be thankful for. I have a request to someone currently studying at LSE, particularly a mathematics student, could you perhaps send me a couple of past papers? In my research choosing an institution at...

Experiences of an International Student

Hi, I was just wondering if there is anyone who's been an international student in America and if you'd mind just telling me about the process regarding time lines, interviews and the experience now you're there, or what it was like when you were studying there. Was it everything you hoped, and did you feel like it was worth it; I just ra...

I need some advice about work experience.

Hi, I'm studying Law and I've just finished my first year at uni. I'm looking for solicitor firms that do work experience or voluntary work, I'm not sure how to approach them...if you get what I mean. Do I just e-mail them asking if they do any work experience/ voluntary work, or shall I send them a letter? There is only one firm who requ...

Advice on new path...

So I'm currently studying graphic design at college but am wondering whether its really for me. I really like art and creating stuff but from what I can tell Graphic Design jobs are really hard to find/get into. Lately I've been thinking of studying something Music based at uni when/if i go. The only reason I took an Art GCSE was because...

Men Dating Advice Tips for Android

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Sixth form AQA A2 Physics resource advice.

Ok, so my Physics AS Grade was a B, and i'm desperate to get an A as required for my first choice university My teacher is absolutely useless, and doesn't teach us the subject (leaves the room for 20-30 minutes at a time, doesn't know any of the content, teaches it like BTEC and just hands out sheets and just tells us to do them without t...

Mental health nursing application

I am currently studying my A levels and are close to having submit my UCAS application, I really want to study mental health nursing at university and from looking it up on many university websites I have learnt that I don't need an A level in science, which is great because it's not one of the courses i'm studying at the moment, however,...

I will be studying Art at Teesside in Sept

Hello, I am Jade, I am moving to Middlesborough (from Newcastle area) in September to go to Teesside Uni, I am going to be studying Art :-) Talk to me! xxx...

Studying Law/Politics with a year abroad?!

I have just completed my AS levels and am still unsure about which course to study at university. I am thinking of Law or Politics or even combined. However, I would love to study in America. I have looked at the university prices over there and it is very expensive. I was wondering if anyone had any advice, and knew of any good courses i...

english and creative writing at lancaster, manchester

Hi, I've been made conditional offers from Lancaster and Manchester to study english literature and creative writing and was wondering if anyone had any advice on which university would be best to study at for that particular degree, as well as student life at each of the universities. I also applied to study at UEA, whilst they rejected...

Learning disability nursing?.

I am starting Northampton uni in Sept studying LD nursing. Anyone else studying the same? Posted from TSR Mobile...

Politics and IR

This is to anyone who has studied/is studying : How interesting have you found the degree (most/least interesting module)? Was it worthwhile? What are you considering to do after you graduate? How many essays to you get on average per month? These are probably really vague questions, but i just want some feedback before i (hopefully) star...

How many years does SAAS pay for?

Hi, I'm currently studying HNC then HND in Mechanical Engineering. And then hope to go to Strathclyde Uni into 2nd year. It will mean ill have 5 years total studying (2 years HNC/HND & 2nd, 3rd, 4th year at Strathclyde) will saas pay for all those years as its a continuation of my study's? It'll still be Mechanical Engineering ill be stud...

Is anybody interested for Relig. Educ. (Pgce or Matser)?

I am studying theology and i am interested to focus in R.E. Is anybody here who is studying R.E or is thinking to continue in an academic level?...

How to have fun whilst studying!

Hey :) At the moment I'm doing my alevels and loving summer finally arriving! Just wondering what your tips are to having fun whilst studying and working! Thank you! Katie S :) x...