Hi there, I’m Minetou. I did my undergraduate degree at Kent, and I’m currently in my final year of postgraduate study – also at Kent! … Read more
Structuring your personal statement
There’s a lot of hype around writing the perfect personal statement, but the clue’s in the name, it’s personal, which means you should write … Read more
Personal statements: the do’s and don’ts
Whether it’s cliché lines, unrelated quotations or simply a lack of proofreading and editing, there are things that can really let your personal statement down. So before … Read more
5 tips to calm exam nerves
So, it’s exam season. You’ve been advised to ‘stay calm’, ‘take some time for yourself’, ‘avoid cramming information’ and ‘take regular breaks’, but let’s face … Read more
Making the most of your money
Hey, I’m Jade. I’m a third-year History student at Kent. I’ve put together some easy wins for how you can enjoy uni life without worrying … Read more
Student finance: the real deal
You’ve heard those myths about student finance, haven’t you? Such as: the more money you borrow from the government, the more you’ll repay per month; … Read more
Four skills I’ve learnt during Postgraduate study
As a first year PhD student, who also studied their undergraduate and Master’s degree at Kent, I’ve developed a fair few skills along the way. … Read more
How to write a postgraduate personal statement
My name is Caroline, I am a current PhD student and undertook both my undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Kent. Naturally, having … Read more
Finding your exam calm
It’s exam season, and you’ve got a million things rushing through your brain. Your friends and family are saying: “it will all be fine, just … Read more
Things to do in Canterbury during spring
Spring has arrived in Canterbury and we’re all excited to see sunshine and blue skies over the city. After a challenging couple of years for … Read more