All students go on into industry, academia or further studies and relationships with lecturers will play a key role in aiding that transition. Unfortunately, it is found that this is often an afterthought. In my short time working in academia, I have seen a number of people burn bridges or blend into the furniture, not […]
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POV – School’s tuff. You’ve put in a lot of work and just need time to chill. You get an amazing idea to travel – question is where? And most importantly, how? Being in the UK grants you access to a host of countries visa free. Unfortunately, due to Brexit, traveling within the EU isn’t
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FAQs for New Students 1. How do I know what school to choose for my program? You would need to do the research. Find out what school provides the course you desire to study and what the reputation of the school is. You can also find people who attended the school on
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Networking has gotten a bad rap in the last couple of years, especially because the word has been over-flogged. It seems to be what people do to take advantage of others to get what they want. For this reason and more, many people avoid this. To get ahead as professionals or even as students, you
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By Joys Alabi For almost every young person, one of the biggest goals for 2022 is to travel more. Therefore, given spring break/Easter is just around the corner and summer will be here even before our bikini bodies are ready :), totally take advantage of these opportunities to tick traveling off your list this year.
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By Esther Osunde Hello! I hope your February has been good and you have been taking caring of your physical and mental health. In this post, we would be giving you tips and ways to ensure you are keeping yourself in good health – physically and mentally. Let’s dive right in! 1. Keep Active This
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You would always come across 3 types of International Students in the United Kingdom; those who have been out of any kind of schooling for a long time, those who just recently graduated or completed their NYSC and those who have been working for a long time in their home country and are now transitioning
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By JOY ETTA If you’re reading this, the chances that you’re a student and/or a newcomer in the UK are pretty high. If you are a student, at any level, there are some things that you may find difficult to figure out, especially if you are new or have been away from a formal learning
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What a PhD is/isn’t A PhD is a degree which signifies expertise in a certain field. It is evidence to everyone that the person holding the degree is qualified to teach within his/her respective field and conduct original research unsupervised. The degree holder has contributed uniquely to knowledge within his/her field, i.e., moved the needle
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Hey Outliers, The UK Graduate Visa popularly known as the post-study work visa is now officially opened to application. The following are the main eligibility requirements: You must have valid Student visa WHEN you apply and must be in the UK You must have successfully completed a UK degree or other eligible qualifications Your qualification
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By Sarah Amu I started making plans for school from February 2020, months before the global pandemic became a thing. I had so much expectations and plans for my master’s program and stay in the United Kingdom. Looking back, I can’t say all my expectations have been met or plans ticked from my journal. However,
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By Joy Etta In October 2020, I packed my bags and boarded a plane to what has been my home for the last six months. I was scared and felt unprepared, although I had a journal full of topics such as “what to do as a student in the UK”. But I have never been
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Job search is one of the most popular conversations in webinars or amongst students in the university. Indeed, one of the goals of getting a degree is to equip you for the job market. Currently, there are many talent in the job market. Never before have we seen so many people applying for jobs –
In the world of today, personal development and growth is one of the things that keeps us relevant. According to Wikipedia, personal development consists of activities that develop a person’s capabilities and potential, build human capital, facilitate employability, and enhance quality of life as well as the realization of dreams and aspirations. TLDR, during your
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It is very easy not to have a work – life balance during your postgraduate degree. People in advanced degree tend to stick to only studying and seeing friends every other month. So some people’s routine may look like this majority of the time: Lectures, Room, Church, Studying, Job Applications and Lecture. I will call
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It’s unfortunate that the Christmas holiday season can’t be the same as usual this year. I’m sure most of you – like myself – were hoping for some sense of normality this December. Sadly, flights have been cancelled, and for the most part, we’re locked in. We’re here to say that you shouldn’t let the
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By now you certainly do not need to be reminded again about the course workload you have. All we can do is try our best to stay on top of things. Today we share 7 quick ideas to help you keep things in check, help you manage your workload and make the most of your
Preparation for Online Learning COVID-19 took the majority of the world by surprise, we are really living in unprecedented times. While you may not have had a virtual learning experience in mind whilst applying, at Outliers we believe in making the best of the situation and we are here to help you. Here are a
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Hey Outliers, Congratulations to those that have submitted their thesis! To those still burning the midnight oil, we wish you all the best as you cross the last T’s and dot the last I’s. We recently held a Zoom session with Daniel Ukasoanya (Cambridge University (MPhil), Host Gradsuccessng (PhD Admit ’18), Peter Adesina (Imperial College,
From a Merit to Distinction over summer Hey Outlier, I am so encouraged by the feedback received on my contribution to the Outliers Instagram page few weeks ago. I shared briefly on how attaining an A in my dissertation enabled me move from a Merit to Distinction in my overall Masters result. It really goes
It is dissertation writing season! We understand that this comes with a lot of relief that you are getting closer to getting your master’s degree. But if we are more realistic, you may have a bit of anxiety about producing a long piece of text. Writing an academic piece of work of this sort involves
To anyone dealing with some form of anxiety or the other I hope this voice note helps. We’ve got you on our minds in these times of uncertainty.
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Hi Outliers, As you can tell I’m super excited as I type this – the pioneer article on The Outliers Circle Blog. I had been writing a Linkedin Masters series for some months now but hey – you guys get to read it first before Linkedin. If you’re interested in previous editions, they’re here, here
Introduction In today’s complex financial landscape, credit plays a fundamental role in shaping our personal and professional lives. Having a solid understanding of the credit system is essential for making informed financial decisions and managing your financial well-being effectively. Contrary to common misconceptions, it is important and beneficial to establish a credit history in the
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This is a mini series where we talk to different Outliers about their journeys from PostGraduate studies to work. Hopefully, some parts of their stories resonate with you and inspire you! NN – Nnadi Nnedi, D – Demilade From recording NN: How was your day? I bailed on drinks with co-workers because it’d been a
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