How to Make Money in Grad School: 7 Realistic Options
Compare seven ways to earn money in grad school, with workload trade-offs, example calculations and questions to ask before accepting a job.
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Why Learn to Code? Is Coding Right for You?
Seven reasons to learn coding, five reasons not to and a practical test to decide whether coding suits your goals.
15 Best Apps for Students: Free Tools That Help
Compare 15 useful apps for students, including free tools for planning, research, writing, revision, collaboration, security and focus.
How to Create an Academic Website as a PhD Student
Create a clear academic website for your PhD: what to include, which platform to choose and how to publish a useful first version in one afternoon.
Feeling Overwhelmed at Uni? 10 Practical Next Steps
Feeling overwhelmed at university? Use these ten steps to sort deadlines, ask for help and make a manageable plan for the next day.
UK Student Discounts: Where to Check Before You Pay
Find current UK student discounts through UNiDAYS, Student Beans, TOTUM and official travel schemes—and check the real final price.
How I Paid Off $72,000 in Student Loans in 3.5 Years
How Arianna paid off $72,000 in US student loans in 3.5 years—and how to build a safer repayment strategy around today’s federal loan rules.
How to Set Career Goals You Can Actually Follow
Set realistic career goals using a 90-day direction, visible evidence, controllable actions, obstacle planning and regular review.
Working 60 Hours a Week: Warning Signs and Boundaries
Working 60 hours a week is a health and workload issue, not a productivity puzzle. Learn how to set boundaries, manage a short surge and know when to leave.
My Take on the Refinery29 Money Diary Series: Week 1
I’m not going to lie, I love the Refinery29 money diary series, so I thought I’d take a page out of their book and do my own! Since I’m now only living on my PhD stipend and savings, I’ve recently taken a more active approach to budgeting and saving money where I can. I tend … Read more