Testing, testing…
February 17, 2015
I’m sorry if this isn’t the most fun topic in the world, but this is what is taking over my life right now, so can definitely be described as student life! Today I have tested eight people and taken part in three other experiments or surveys. Am I whacky scientist, you may be wondering. Well, …
Psychology: study of the heart?
February 10, 2015
Being in final year can lead to a real love-hate relationship with studying. But as it’s leading up to Valentine’s day, I’m going to look fondly at my subject of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience – or feel the positive affect, as a psychologist might say. I get free reign to choose my modules this year, …
When the ordinary feels extraordinary
January 27, 2015
I disapprove of the fact I didn’t finish exams until Friday afternoon, but was back in lectures by Monday (I’m sure many of you feel the same!). I therefore wanted to pack in as many ‘normal person not revising’ things as possible in the intervening weekend through having a trip home. Here’s a selection of …
Revision meltdown countdown
January 15, 2015
T-minus one week. Notes in order in their respective folders? Check. Obligatory highlighters and note paper bought? Check. Status: reasonably smug. T-minus three days. This massive wadge of material can be revised in three days, right? It’s been done before. Temporarily ignoring the fact it’s final year now and things are different and a lot …
Christmas juggling
December 9, 2014
As most students know, time at university is like a balancing act, with studying, societies, part time work and socialising all vying for your attention. Sadly, it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier as term draws to a close! I guess I had it coming. I was merrily sipping coffee whilst others battled with …
Caffeine on campus II: in hot pursuit of coffee
December 2, 2014
I was delighted to be given the excuse to review more coffee, this time on Jubilee and Sutton Bonington campuses. This was new territory for me, so for the first time I boarded a hopper bus, initially for Jubilee campus. I must have been pretty lucky as I got a seat – beginner’s luck, maybe? …
Word limits which are really restricti…
November 25, 2014
This week I’m going to vent my frustrations towards virtually-impossible-to-stick-to word limits, as I’ve been having a fun filled time writing my project proposal (psychology’s version of a dissertation) and sending off a graduate job application. Unlike essay word counts (which can be bad enough) these are short answer questions – just what can you …
Caffeine on campus
November 18, 2014
Although I’m the only one in my student house who revels in the delights of a hot beverage (I know, ridiculous!), the queues on campus at various outlets indicate I’m not alone. This week I’m balancing all the elements of a student coffee experience (well, mainly whether it’s cheap and if it tastes nice) to …
Travels to the North
November 11, 2014
I know what you’re thinking – she’s gone on a weekend jolly over halfway through the term?! Pfft, what is this nonsense – I’ve been holed up in Hallward churning out essays. Yes, yes, I know. I’m sorry. But I have four exams in January rather than essay deadlines this term. I’ll be the one …
Hellos and Halloween
November 4, 2014
Hi everyone! I’m Tilly, a third year Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience student. As we’ve just had Halloween, here’s a picture of me looking surprised yet serious in a witch’s hat… I never went trick or treating as a kid, so I’ve quite enjoyed dressing up in silly costumes the last few years at uni. I …
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