Introduction: My Journey Towards Balancing Studies and Internships As a sophomore in college juggling studies and the pursuit of valuable internships, I’ve often found myself at the crossroads of academic commitments and the quest for professional experience. The challenge is managing time and acquiring and refining the skills necessary for professional success. I’ve learned that soft skills, particularly communication, teamwork, and adaptability, are crucial among these. The Realisation During my first internship, I quickly realised that what set successful professionals apart wasn’t just
Bright Ideas For young entrepreneurs, the dream is to have that next million-pound franchise. You may be a fitness enthusiast with a fresh new clothing line, ready to inspire a generation of kids to work out. Perhaps an aspiring baker tired of the same old goods gathering dust on supermarket shelves. The world needs tasty plant-based doughnuts, and you are the one to deliver. Whatever the bright idea is, thoughts quickly turn to the future. Fame and riches surely await! Suddenly though, dreams collide with reality,
Volunteering – it’s not just for do-gooders and saints! A common misconception surrounding volunteering is that only saints have the patience to work for free. However, there is so much more to volunteering than money. In fact, there are plenty of fun and exciting reasons to get involved in volunteering. What is Volunteering? Volunteering is when you freely give time and labour for community service. Volunteering is unpaid and it can be a great way to meet new people, develop new skills
EU students at universities in England will continue to be treated the same as home students in the first intake after Brexit. Education Secretary Damian Hinds says EU students starting in autumn 2019 will pay the same tuition fees as English students and their access to support will be unchanged. This status will last for the duration of their degree courses. Mr Hinds said he wanted to provide “clarity and certainty”. The Scottish government has already made a similar
