The switch from living at home with your parents to living in university accommodation is probably the biggest change in your entire life. This is for many reasons, but the biggest being money. At home there is not much to worry about as bills and food and basic necessities are paid for. However, at university you wont have this privilege so it is important that you learn how to manage your money properly. It is proven that 74% of students wish they had had a better financial education before coming to uni. This alone displays the importance of budgeting in university. Why do you need to be bu ..read more

The South-West of England is in general not very known (bar Bristol) for having many great universities. However you would be mistaken. The South-West is home to some of the top universities in the UK and is also one of the best places to study in England. In this blog article I’m going to be talking about the perks of studying in the south-west of England and also what Universities there are in the south-west. Reason to study in the South-West of England 1. Academic excellence The South West of England boasts of being home to some of the most prestigious universities in South West England th ..read more

The stress of the cost-of-living crisis is unravelling throughout society. Everyone’s impacted. The cost of living has especially impacted on students studying in the UK. At one end, there are those cancelling holidays, at the other people are counting pennies for their electric top-up cards. Students are also feeling the serious and worrying impact of the cost-of-living crisis. It’s affecting their mental health, how they’re living their daily lives, and importantly, even academic outcomes. Staggeringly, 31% of students felt their grades were affected by the crisis. This is par ..read more

I recently visited Oxford Brookes University which is one of the top universities in the UK. I will be sharing my experience about my visit. Oxford Brookes University (while not being a Russel Group University) it is still a fantastic university. It has plentiful opportunities for someone looking to study at university but hasn’t got the grades to study at a Russel Group university. About Oxford Brookes University(one of the top universities in the UK) Oxford Brookes is located on the east side on the outskirts of Oxford, UK. Oxford is a large city with a population of just over 150000. The c ..read more

Do you want to study at IE University, a top University in Spain? Uni Direct helps students apply to many different universities that teach Bachelor and Master degrees in English. Below we are giving you an insight, focusing on one of the top universities in Spain. This is one of the highest ranked world renowned universities. This University is called IE University. We are giving you an insight on what it is like to study at IE University. We often get enquiries from students who want to apply to programmes at Esade universities, so please feel free to get in contact with us for further infor ..read more

My three years in Essex has come to an end. To conclude my time here I would like to share some highlights throughout the years. Although my second year was spent online. I still managed to pack my university time with loads of experiences and achievements. Down below I will name a few of the most memorable aspects from my time in Essex.  Meeting many people from all over the world who were also studying at Essex University It is very common at the University of Essex to first ask someone first their name. Then quickly afterwards ask them were they are from. In a place where many people y ..read more

My worries about my plans after Essex University In December of 2021 I lied awake and felt a growing anxiety inside of me. I realized that I only had six months left of my undergraduate program, which meant leaving the bubble of comfort and figure out what to do after university and my plans after Essex University Then I opened my laptop and scanned my resumé. I still had my degree to finish, but I also felt that there were things I expected myself to have done already. I began to worry if I had done enough for what the next step might require. Then I did what I always do when I feel uneasy ..read more

As part of many bachelor’s degrees, students are expected to write a final thesis on a topic related to their degree. The thesis, or dissertation, is usually around 10 000 words and has a different format than the ordinary university essays written throughout the program. It can be a very daunting task to complete such a project and many students struggle with knowing how to work efficiently towards a deadline at the end of their final year. I hope to give everyone an insight into the dos and don’ts of writing a dissertation for students doing a bachelors degree. How I learnt about dissertat ..read more

Hello my name is Tommy, I am 17 years old and Uni Direct have asked me to share my journey to university with you. Part of my job is to create blog articles. Recently, I visited Exeter University for a tour and I would like to share my experience from my visit in this article. Exeter University is one of the top universities in the UK and based off of my experience I would consider to study at Exeter University. You can find out more from my video or you can read more below. My video on why I would choose to study at Exeter UniversityAbout Exeter University Exeter is a city located in the Sou ..read more

Do you want to study at Esade University, a top University in Spain / Business School that teaches Bachelor or Master degree programmes in English? Uni Direct helps students apply to many different universities that teach Bachelor and Master degrees in English. Below we are giving you an insight, focusing on one of the top universities in Spain. This is one of the highest ranked world renowned universities. This University is called Esade University. We are giving you an insight on what it is like to study at Esade University. We often get enquiries from students who want to apply to programme ..read more