Best Study Tools for Tech Students to Boost Productivity
When choosing study tools, it’s important to consider things like ease of use, compatibility with your devices, and how well it fits into your daily routine.
Study & Student Life
Learning something new — especially as an adult — comes with its own challenges, emotions, and small victories. This section is all about supporting you through the real-life side of studying: staying motivated, managing overwhelm, building better habits, and finding balance when life feels busy. You’ll find gentle study strategies, mental health support, productivity tips, and reflections on what it’s actually like to juggle education with everything else. No pressure, no perfectionism — just honest guidance and tools to help you learn well, feel more grounded, and take care of yourself along the way.
What Do I Need to Buy Before Uni? Snag These Grad School Necessities Now!
Before I started my PhD, I thought, ‘what do I need to buy before uni?’ I basically had NO IDEA what I would need. I mean, I’d only even found out about my funding a few weeks before, didn’t have my final supervision team set, and had no idea what to expect. If you’re in … Read more
Maximising Space in a Small London Flat (Amazing Storage Ideas!)
This article contains my top tips for maximising space in a small London flat, including the best storage ideas.
Gifts for PhD Students: The Complete Guide (Gifts They’ll Love!)
This article is a complete guide to tech gifts for PhD students for birthdays, graduation, and more! Click for recommendations for PhD gifts.
Time Management Skills + Tips & Why Time Management is Important
I’ve developed a bit of a reputation among my PhD cohort for my time management skills and how far in advance of deadlines I tend to turn things in. Now, I will admit, some of this is down to my anxiety (perks of being an anxious human I guess?). But, I do think I have … Read more
First Home Essentials: Flat Must Buys Every New Renter Needs!
Congratulations, you’ve got your first flat! Here’s everything you need to buy for your first apartment. This article has the most budget-friendly first flat essentials every new renter needs (and leaves out the junk that’s unnecessary!). Affiliate disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my … Read more
75 Gifts for Uni Students To Boost Productivity and Comfort
These carefully chosen gifts offer a blend of usefulness and enjoyment, helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
25 Things I Learned by 25
I wanted to make sure I had adequate time to reflect on my journey over the past few months. Here are 25 things I learned by 25.
Top 10 Real Self-Care Tips (Without the BS!)
Hi friends! This week I was reminded more than a few times of the importance of balancing self-care with pushing yourself as an entrepreneur. I’ve long struggled with finding some sort of equilibrium between the two and it has become more challenging now that I’m working entirely for myself. Here are 10 things I’ve implemented … Read more
5 Planning Techniques to Smash the Rest of 2020
Hi friends! I know it’s been a couple weeks again. As I mentioned, December was a bit of a reset month for me and I decided to take the holidays fully off to enjoy my time with friends, family, and figure out my next moves. So, what have I done in that time to make … Read more