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BGU - A Different University Experience.
Some of BGUs PGCE Secondary English students Me, Oliver, Olivia, Paige, Maisie As some of you will know, I recently graduated from...
Jessica Barker
Jul 31, 20197 min read
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GRADUATION 2019
Another year, another graduation ceremony! Just a few days ago I walked across a stage and shook hands with a man I've never met, then...
Jessica Barker
Jul 29, 201910 min read
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TOP TEN TIPS FOR PGCE STUDENTS
I started writing this post way back in September and have added to it throughout my time on the PGCE course. These are some basic but...
Jessica Barker
Jul 26, 20198 min read
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UNI BEDROOM AT HOME
I have been living at home for very nearly a year now and I know that a lot of you are either in the same position, or will be moving out...
Jess Barker
May 31, 20195 min read
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The Realities of Post-Graduate Life, Part Two.
We're back again for part two, although it is later than promised - apologies, post-graduate responsibilities had to come first this...
Jessica Barker
Mar 29, 20195 min read
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One Year On - The Realities of Postgraduate Life
Some of you will remember that back in August I published a couple of posts in which some of my friends offered advice to fellow...
Jessica Barker
Mar 25, 20197 min read
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MY GRADUATION
On the 12th September 2018, after months of anticipation, I finally graduated from the University of Lincoln with an Upper Second Class...
Jessica Barker
Sep 17, 20187 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - DOs AND DON'Ts
Do's 1. Ring home. You're embarking on this brand-new adventure while your poor parents are at home, starring into your empty bedroom,...
Jessica Barker
Sep 10, 20188 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - WELCOME TALKS
Attendance during welcome week usually isn't monitored, however it's pretty essential that you go, and that's not why you think. Yes,...
Jessica Barker
Sep 7, 20184 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - FRESHERS FLU
Lots of people from all over the country are all moving to one place and bringing all of their germs with them, which means Freshers Flu...
Jessica Barker
Sep 5, 20184 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - MOVING IN
So, the day has finally arrived. The car is loaded, the journey has been planned by the Satnav, and you’re ready to go embark upon this...
Jessica Barker
Sep 3, 20184 min read
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THINGS I DON'T MISS ABOUT UNI
Earlier this month I published a post detailing some of the things I missed about Uni, now I'm going to counteract that statement and...
Jessica Barker
Aug 29, 20184 min read
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ALTERNATE NIGHTS OUT
A few weeks ago I uploaded a post giving some suggestions for nights in at uni, now I'm going to do the same but for nights out! If...
Jessica Barker
Aug 24, 20185 min read
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TOP TIPS FROM ENGLISH STUDENTS, FOR ENGLISH STUDENTS
Being a student of English Literature isn't always easy. You're studying a core subject that allows you to explore the ways in which the...
Jessica Barker
Aug 22, 201812 min read
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BACK TO SCHOOL STATIONERY?
For some the start of the new school year means new academic goals, new in school opportunities and exciting new prospects now the slate...
Jessica Barker
Aug 20, 20182 min read
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FRESHERS FRIDAY - WHAT TO EXPECT
Going to University can be a life changing event, particularly if you're moving away from home to a new city! You're going to have a new...
Jessica Barker
Aug 10, 20186 min read
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TOP TEN TIPS FOR STUDENTS, FROM STUDENTS
Featured below are ten tips from some of my friends who have either graduated or are soon graduating from uni, designed to aid those of...
Jessica Barker
Aug 8, 20189 min read
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MINDFUL MONDAY - WHAT I MISS ABOUT UNI
Having moved out of my student house just over a week ago, never to step foot in it again, it definitely feels official now that my days...
Jessica Barker
Aug 6, 20183 min read
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FRESHERS FRIDAY - IDEAS FOR NIGHTS IN.
As much as first year is the best opportunity you have to go wild and spend about 75% of your time in clubs/bars, that's not everybody's...
Jess Barker
Aug 3, 20185 min read
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FRESHERS FRIDAY - Personalise your Uni room!
University provides the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a chance to express your individual style. Gone are the restrictions of...
Jessica Barker
Jul 27, 20185 min read
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