Taking a break – top 7 ways to relax when stressed

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

A day in the life of a Masters Archaeology student

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

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

Why I love my Master’s degree in Archaeology

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

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

I’m staying at BU for my Master’s

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