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A-Level students should try business, not uni
On 15-Aug-2007 under
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A-level students should consider entering the world of business rather than university, it has been claimed.The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says it will congratulate A-Level students when the
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Student insurance cheaper in halls
On 10-Aug-2007 under
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Students looking to save money on insuring their belongings are advised to live in halls if they have the option.Rhiannon Harris, a spokesperson for Endsleigh, recently explained that off campus insur
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Many parents not providing for college
On 08-Aug-2007 under
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UK students face something of a grim financial future, if the latest research on their fee provision is anything to go by.A survey by F & C Investments has found that around 70 per cent of parents hav
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Leeds students are better off
On 07-Aug-2007 under
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Leeds is the most cost-effective place in Britain for students to study, new research has revealed.The Royal Bank of Scotland has just released its Student Living Index 2007 - a league table which ran
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Students enjoy gardening success
On 31-Jul-2007 under
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A group of students from Otley College have won recognition for their gardening abilities.The green fingered group picked up a National Skills Challenge gold medal for a garden creation.TV gardener Ch
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Students help out at Luton
On 30-Jul-2007 under
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A number of students have found temporary jobs this summer working at Luton airport.During the summer months, conditions at UK airports can get particularly busy.In anticipation of this, Luton has hir
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The CV - what not to do
On 27-Jul-2007 under
Graduate, Part time
When applying for jobs, millions of eager applicants blow their chances as soon as they hand over their CV, according to a new study.A survey by technical and engineering recruitment firm NES Overseas
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Skint students staying home
On 19-Jul-2007 under
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Almost a third of young people starting university this year are planning to live at home to save money, new research suggests.The study by Lloyds TSB Scotland also found that worryingly, 34 per cent
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Students get marketing experience
On 11-Jul-2007 under
Internship, Part time
Students in Wales are now able to take part in a hands-on marketing experience.The first Chartered Institute of Marketing student branch has been set up in Cardiff.With the help of a £250 grant from
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Google bans essay writing ads
On 23-May-2007 under
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If you're thinking of earning a bit of extra money by "helping" other students with their essays - bad news. Google has announced it is to ban adverts for essay writing services.From next month, Googl
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Students triumph at flower show
On 23-May-2007 under
Internship, Part time
Students have taken on the very best in an unusual form of horticultural work experience.Garden design students from University College Falmouth are celebrating after winning a bronze medal for their
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Totally "virtual" degree launched
On 09-May-2007 under
Graduate, Part time
If you'd like to become a student but have existing work or child commitments, the latest internet developments might be able to help you.A university has launched a totally "virtual" degree course in
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Thinking positive helps you deal with your debt
On 03-May-2007 under
Graduate, Internship, GAP / Temp, Part time
More young people are adopting a positive attitude towards their debts, according to one expert.Young professionals are facing higher levels of student debt than ever before. However, James Falla, man
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UCAS launches "ultimate online platform" for students
On 03-May-2007 under
Graduate, Internship, Part time
The university admissions service UCAS has launched a student networking site, the Guardian reports.The yougofurther site will allow prospective and existing university students to "meet" and chat onl
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Recruiters want to be your internet friends
On 30-Apr-2007 under
Graduate, Internship, GAP / Temp, Part time, Recruiter Information
Universities are battling to get the best undergraduates through their doors - and recruiters are now using social networking web sites as a means to do it.Some universities have put their profiles on
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Students "should take out insurance"
On 27-Apr-2007 under
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As a penniless student, you might think you've got nothing worth nicking. However, research suggests that an average student's possessions are actually worth a total of £3,000 - and that taking out
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Students are anything but lazy
On 26-Apr-2007 under
Internship, Part time
Students are often teased for having too much time on their hands, but it seems this is a bit unfair. There's plenty of evidence that students actually do a huge amount of voluntary and charity work d
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Skills shortage may provide jobs for music students
On 17-Apr-2007 under
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A gap in the teaching market might prove the perfect opportunity for music students to earn some extra cash.New research by the Institute of Education has found that many primary teachers lack the spe
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Students to use technology in lectures
On 16-Apr-2007 under
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Students at Glasgow Caledonian University are to use a variety of technologies in their lectures in a new scheme to extend learning out of the lecture theatre.The communications devices to be employed
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