Student Voices

Made a New Years Resolution to stop smoking? 3 tips to help stick to it

Health/Wellness

Did you know that across the UK, about 7 million people a year make a New Year’s Resolution to improve some aspect of their health? Of this 7 million, a significant proportion have no doubt opted to overcome an addiction and to stop smoking which as one of the main killers of men and women alike. Not only this but smoking is an expensive habit. Stopping smoking can save money too. is a worthy goal for anyone to pursue. Here’s a few easily actionable tips for you to follow if you’re one of those looking to take such a big…

5 Fantastic Utah National Parks & State Parks

Travel

Home to some fascinating national and state parks with their unique and exceptional landscapes. Utah Vacations are a perfect option for outdoor enthusiasts. With intriguing rock formations, superb mountain and canyon vistas plus a wide range of adventurous activities to dive into both nature lovers and the adventure sports enthusiasts will be impressed a like. Time to take a look at the best Utah National Parks and State Parks. Antelope Island Park The largest of 11 islands of The Great Salt Lake Region in the Western Utah State is Antelope Island. Antelope island is a fantastic state park for nature lovers…

Teaching in a Music School, What Skills Do You Need?

Education

If you want to be a teacher in a music school then you are going to need a certain set of skills in order to enjoy the job, be successful in it and help your students to go on to achieve great things. I have been teaching in a music school for over 20 years and throughout that time I have seen many students come and go. Many wrongfully thought that general teaching skills were enough to work in this type of educational institution. If you want to pursue a career in teaching your in a music school, below are…

5 Mexican Foods You Should Eat During Spring Break in Los Cabos

Food, Student Life, Travel

As something of a veteran of Spring Break, I have to say that my most favourite destination to go and have some fun during this time of the year, is Los Cabos in Mexico. There is so much to love about this corner of the world, the parties are crazy, the beaches are beautiful, the sun is shining and most importantly, the food is absolutely amazing. I have always loved Mexican food here in the US but across the border, the food is on a different level. You have to soak up all that alcohol some how and here are…

How to decide what career you want to do when you leave college

Career, Education, Money, Student Life

When you first arrive in college, for the most part it is all fun and games, exploring yourself, meeting new people, earning independence, partying and some occasional studying. As time wears on however, you do really need to start thinking about what kind of career you are planning to elect once you have graduated. This is not only important from a general life perspective, but also because you will need to decide on which majors to study, and your career choice will heavily dictate what you decide upon. If you aren’t sure yet what you want to do after college,…

Calorie burning sports which students should try at college level

Entertainment, Fraternity/Sorority, Health/Wellness, Sports, Student Voices

One of my favourite aspects of being at college is not just the social aspect and the freedom which one gets when they go away to college, but the sheer volume of sports available here. Prior to enrolling in college I played a little football as a hobby, but never really took sports too seriously. After my freshman year, I had piled on the pounds with junk food ad alcohol and so in year 2 I decided that I would do something about it. I researched the top calorie burning sports and decided to give them a go at college.…

Best apps to hit if you are looking for love at college

Dating/Relationships, Love, Student Life, Tech

If you are looking for love in college, and not just a shameless hookup, it makes sense for you to use technology to your advantage. For many years now there have been a whole host of dating apps and websites, and currently there are probably more than there have ever been. Whist some of these apps are about looking for casual relations, there are some which you can use to try and find your soulmate, and here are the ones which you should be using if you want to find love in college. Tinder Tinder is probably the most famous…

Awesome Apps To Help You Give Your Dorm Room a Makeover

DIY, Fashion, Money, Student Life, Tech

Given that your dorm room is where you’ll be spending the majority of time in your first years at college, it makes sense to give it a revamp, put your stamp on it, and make it somewhere comfortable to stay. Us students have a reputation of being messy slobs but that simply isn’t the case, well not always. If you want to give your dorm room a makeover, you can rely on some handy smartphone an tablet applications which can ensure that decorating your room is made very easy. Let’s take a look at which apps you should be using.…

Top 10 Money Saving Student Hacks

Education, Food, Money, Student Life

Being a student can be tough, especially when talking about finances and us young men and women need to find every way that we can to save some cash where possible. Even if you work during your college years, having money in the bank is something that is pretty rare and so finding ways in which to save money is crucial. Here then are 10 money saving hacks which all students should be using. Student Discount Despite the many benefits of the student discount card, you’ll be surprised at how many students fail to use it. When you enrol in…

Study Strategies Which Won’t Let You Down

Career, Education, Fraternity/Sorority, Student Life

Studying well for an important exam or for an upcoming test is not always as easy as it may seem. Despite what many of us may think about how we study, far too often we end up putting in the hours, put not necessarily studying effectively. Personally I have often spent hours upon hours staring at the same piece of text, and simply not absorbing in the way that I should. The key then, is to be strategic and tactical about how you study, and here are some of the things which you should be doing to ensure that your…