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Taking a break – top 7 ways to relax when stressed

June 12, 2017

Doing a degree can be incredibly stressful, particularly around deadlines and exams. It is important to have a break every once in a while, to recharge and chill. So here are my top 7 things to try when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just want a break. I have scored each one out of 10,… Read more » about Taking a break – top 7 ways to relax when stressed

Reading for pleasure

March 2, 2017

“In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” – Douglas Adams. And then the academic text came along. As I am about half way through my master’s degree, I feel it is reasonable to say that academic texts can… Read more » about Reading for pleasure

A day in the life of a Masters Archaeology student

January 19, 2017

Being a Masters student is at once awesome and really hard. It can easily make or break you, with a step up in work, understanding, and time management. So, I would like to present – a day in my life as a Masters Archaeology student. 7am – wake up. Having already been woken up… Read more » about A day in the life of a Masters Archaeology student

Living in halls as a PG

December 5, 2016

Living in halls in first year of an undergraduate degree is something that nearly everyone who goes to university experiences. For me, I lived in the student village: quieter, close to campus, and basically sharing a house. Perfect. So I had never experienced living in a flat before. Nor living five stories up. So when I… Read more » about Living in halls as a PG

Amy’s field trip to York

November 30, 2016

University offers opportunities to go to new places, try new things, and learn, this is what has led me to be sitting in a mini bus at an unholy hour in the morning with a group of strangers (along with two people I already knew) heading 5 and a half hours up north to York… Read more » about Amy’s field trip to York

Why I love my Master’s degree in Archaeology

October 25, 2016

A couple of weeks into my Master’s degree in Archaeology at Bournemouth I can say two things with absolute honesty. Firstly, that it is one of the hardest things I have ever done (save writing my first novel). Secondly, that it is one of the most worthwhile things I am embarking on. It is a… Read more » about Why I love my Master’s degree in Archaeology

How PG study differs from UG study

October 20, 2016

Let me give you a quick rundown of UG study for me: I worked hard, went to every lecture, handed in everything on time, and passed all my exams. I learnt what felt like a lot. I thought I was so grown up. I thought I had got this learning thing down. I mean 2:1s… Read more » about How PG study differs from UG study

Living in Bournemouth: Amy’s top 3

October 13, 2016

Being asked to pick only three favourite things about Bournemouth is something of a challenge, as it is the first place I have lived on my own away from home, where I completed my undergraduate degree, and where I have chosen to come back to for my master’s…so of course I am a little biased…. Read more » about Living in Bournemouth: Amy’s top 3

Making the most of your first term, Amy’s top tips

October 7, 2016

Having spent the better part of 20 odd years in education, it is unsurprising that I have developed some tips and tricks to help make a good start of the term. So here is a short list of things I would suggest to help you start off your new term on the right foot! Talk… Read more » about Making the most of your first term, Amy’s top tips

I’m staying at BU for my Master’s

March 8, 2016

My life so far hasn’t been all that adventurous or dramatic. I have been in education for all 21 years of it. So to sign up again for another year must mean one of two things: either a) I have gone barmy or b) I have found something I really want to do. I am… Read more » about I’m staying at BU for my Master’s

Amy Potts