Hi, I’m Abigail! I’m on the Biology/Chemistry/Physics Specialisation pathway of Natural Sciences. Currently, I’m in my third year, and I’ve chosen to specialise in Physics. Today, I want to chat to share with you my favourite things about being a Natural Sciences student! Experiencing different departments This year, nearly all of my teaching (lectures, seminars … Continue reading Why I love being a Natural Sciences student
Whether you’re a Facebook fiend or a Tik Tok addict, social media seems to glamourise the hustle – wake up at 6am, work, and study before collapsing into bed at midnight and repeating it all over again the following day. Sounds boring, right? In reality, it is important to have a balance. Work hard, play … Continue reading Rise and Grind? : Making time to study for a Masters degree
The lockdowns were definitely a difficult time for most people, changing their routines and typical activities completely. That is why taking care of one’s mental health became more important than ever. In this blog post, I want to share a few of my stories about getting through lockdown, as well as ways in which the … Continue reading Motivation, Time Management and Mental Health Support
Summer is here! This means the end of lectures, some (hopefully) consistent weather, and for me and my year-group; a long run-up to the final dissertation hand-in. With all my teaching now completed, I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect on the year and share five things I wish I’d known at the start … Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before my Masters’
Phew. Christmas is over, all my assignments are handed in and a new term lies ahead of us. As I’m preparing for Spring term, I’m constantly trying to perfect my time management. I’m a bit of an organisation junkie and I love finding new ways to boost my productivity, so I thought I’d share some … Continue reading How I stay organised and productive at University
