Student Travelling Tips
Final exams and the end of term are on the horizon, which for many, signals a year ahead filled with dreams of traveling to far-flung countries and foreign land... Read More...
Student Life
Read up on everything you need to know about student life, from advice on finding accommocation to how to budget your finances.
Accommodation
Business & Finance
Education & Career
Food & Drink
Health & Relationships
Travel & Events
Student Accommodation Advice
It's unlikely you would take the landlord of your student accommodation to the pub and give him twenty quid to get a round in, so why give him hundreds as a ren... Read More...
Avoid ID theft
The excitement of a fresh new year can mean that telling organisations about a new address, or disposing of personal documents securely is the last thing on you... Read More...
Contraception
Top Contraception Information
Heading to university is an exciting time. You're away from home, meeting loads of new people and establishing your new social ... Read More...
House Sharing Tips
Judi James is one of the UK’s leading body language and behaviour experts. Judi has worked as a body language expert on shows including Strictly Come Dancing, I... Read More...
House Renting
What should you look for when trying to find the perfect accommodation for you and your friends? Here are some answers to the most common questions...
Advance to Grant
The government wants to ensure individuals are not deterred from coming to universities because of lack of funds. Coupled, therefore, with the introduction of t... Read More...
Say NO to Student Tuition Fees Increase
Under the Government's proposals, which represent the most radical shake-up of student funding for decades, the student tuition fee cap will be raised to £6,000... Read More...
Student Fees
Written by Jordan Bishop
Let us make one thing clear, here at The SPG we fully support the protests which are being undertaken by the vast majority of studen... Read More...
Work Whilst You Study
10 Top Tips for Working While Studying
1. Put your degree first
90% of students have to work to pay their way through university now, so you aren’t alone in... Read More...
Fresh Fish in a Big Pond
Chances are, aside from a few holidays with your friends, this will be the first time you’ve ever lived away from home for an extended period of time. Going to ... Read More...
Students Live Green
Living a Green Life as a Student
Going green and being environmentally sensitive doesn’t have to cost you time and money. In fact there are some simple chang... Read More...
Student Agony Aunt
Advice with our student agony aunt sponsored by www.theSTIClinic.com
Hi I’m Carole from Big Brother and I’m The Student Pocket Guides official agony aunt. I’... Read More...
Market Research
Market Research Focus Group Participants Needed – across the UK
Everyone’s got an opinion… but did you know, marketers, researchers, advertising planners and... Read More...
Student House Hunting
Choosing the location of your student house
It’s kind of important to find a student pad quite near to your college or university. Walking 5 miles each way e... Read More...
Household Skills
Simple Household Skills - Written by Tom Phillips
So you’re living away from home for the first time, and you think you’re ready for your first independent l... Read More...
The Student Times
A Creative Journey
Ex mature-student Dean Beattie talks to The SPG about his passion for art, his educational journey and his constant drive to suceed.
How ol... Read More...
Why we love the Credit Crunch
Just when you thought you couldn’t take any more references to the dreaded credit crunch, even your favourite mag, ‘The Student Pocket Guide’ gets in on the act... Read More...
Student Stay Safe Guide
Student’s Guide to Staying Safe
Accommodation - Staying Safe in Halls
When you leave your room lock the door and shut the window, even if you are only pla... Read More...
Student Stress Advice
Helpful Student Stress Advice
As any non-student will tell you, being a student is easy. You eat beans on toast, sleep at every opportunity, drink 3-to-a-pin... Read More...
