Now it's time to start looking ahead to the new year and thinking about what you want to achieve. For economics students, we've got suggestions for 10 new year's resolutions which will help to make your studies more engaging, less stressful, and more rewarding. 1. I will try to stay up to date on world politics and the effect it has on global economics.

Interested in studying in the Czech Republic but worried about the costs? We've selected the most important scholarship opportunities for international students in the Czech Republic, that you should check out. Government scholarships

DO get to know your dorm-mates and fellow students. College can be a scary place, socially speaking. But making friends and connections is as much a part of the college experience as academic achievement. Try new things, meet new people, and push yourself to try to make new friends. The secret is that everyone feels uncomfortable and shy when they first start college – you're not the only one!

Exams can be a real stress for students! But don't panic, because we're here to help with our tips on how to ace your written essay exams: 1. Get enough sleep the night before the exam

No need to stress about your university exams – we're here to help! Last week we gave some advice on facing down essay exams, and in today's article we're looking at two other common university exam formats – short answer questions and multiple choice tests. These kind of exams require a different sort of preparation from essay or oral exams, so read on to see our tips on how to ace them.

The new academic year is about to begin, so follow these ten tips for a successful start to the year!

Supervision is a difficult task, and there is often conflict between supervisors and their PhD students. Even if you find a supervisor with whom you have excellent rapport, there can still be problems. Here are some of the types of difficult supervisor which you might encounter, and tips on how to manage them. Micromanagers

Will you be writing up your PhD thesis soon? Avoid these eight mistakes and the writing process will be much smoother. 1. Starting too late

When you think about what skills a student needs to be successful, you probably think of academic skills like research or academic writing. If you're becoming a student for the first time, this can be intimidating – you've never learned those skills before! But there are lots of other skills you will have picked up in your life which will help you through your studies. Consider the following: 1. Organising social events

Doing a PhD will make you an expert in your research topic, but, beyond that, it will also teach you a number of valuable lessons which are applicable to other jobs and to your personal life. Here are some of the most useful lessons that you'll learn from undertaking your own independent research project. 1.Time management

Doing a PhD is full of challenges and difficulties. Today we're taking a look at some of the personal qualities which will help you to push through when you encounter a problem. 1. Creative Thinking

Your supervisor should play a helpful and supportive role in your PhD – but you should also be realistic about what to expect from them. Here are 8 things you'll never hear your PhD supervisor say: Browse our job listings for more opportunities 1. “There's no rush with that. Take your time.”

When you're starting out as undergraduate student, there is so much to think about and to remember that it can be hard to know how to manage your course load. With that in mind, these tips can help you balance your courses so that your undergraduate experience can be as rewarding and positive as possible. Prioritise

Writing up your master's thesis is a big job, and you need to take some time to think about administrative issues as well as the content of your thesis. We've talked before about the final steps you need to take to make sure that your PhD thesis is ready to submit. Today, it's the turn of the master's students. If you're finishing up your master's, take a look at this checklist and make sure you're ready with everything you need to submit your thesis.

The big day is here – you're finally ready to hand in your PhD thesis! Years of work have culminated in this one piece of work, and you're prepared to submit it to your university office. You're almost certainly stressed, exhausted, and very glad to be done. But there are a few quick points you need to check before you formally submit your thesis, so take a look at this checklist and make sure everything is in order. 1. Put in your thanks or acknowledgements.

If you're working your way through your degree, you may well be required to write a number of essays for your assessment. This can be tricky if you don't have a lot of experience in essay writing, so today we're sharing tips on how to manage the essay-writing process. Researching

Oral exams can be an daunting experience for students, so today we're sharing some advice on how to get through an oral exam with as little pain as possible. 1. Preparation

Technology is changing the way we work, especially for students who are learning in an increasingly technology-rich environment. There are a ton of smartphone apps which can help make your life easier as a student, so here we're recommending some of the best. Pushbullet

In the intensly competitive and narrow job market, prospective job seekers are increasingly discovering that a Bachelor’s degree is not enough, as more and more job profiles require you to have a Master’s (or similar postgraduate diploma/certificate). Whereas once postgraduate qualifications were reserved for the rare elite, today they are increasingly becoming the norm.

An interdisciplinary degree is one which covers more than one academic discipline; bringing together knowledge and working methods from multiple fields to give a broad perspective on a topic. Some common interdisciplinary topics include behavioural science, criminology, or mind and brain studies.

With fees ranging up to six digit figure sums, choosing to enrol in an MBA program can be an enormous decision, particularly if you’re leaving a well-paid career or trying to juggle work and family commitments. Regardless, more and more executives, students and business people are taking the time to earn an MBA.

If you’re looking to get into Business School, you’re certainly not alone. Going to b-school, whether for undergraduate study or to do your MBA, is becoming an increasingly popular study option. Business school teaches students the practical application of theory into practice, as well as providing access to a network of contacts. In this post, I’ll offer some comprehensive suggestions for getting into the business school of your choice.

Why move to a new field for postgraduate study? Perhaps a topic caught your eye during your undergraduate studies and you always wanted to pursue it further. Perhaps you're confident in your understanding of the essential facts of your field and feel that it's time for a change. Perhaps you want to broaden your skills and gain some variety to your studies. In any case, postgraduate study allows you to delve deeper into topics and to learn more independent research skills.

For a student faced with the daunting decision of which university to attend, paying a visit to a university fair can be a great way to get your thoughts in order and discover some of the programs and institutions on offer. These fairs can vary in size from the small to large-scale (such as UniFair in the UK), and can be quite confusing. However university fairs are well worth attending! A visit to a university fair is an opportunity to:

Instead of relaxing by the pool, engaging in night long barbecues or taking long awaited beach vacations, do you find yourself smoldering in the summer heat at your local library, or at your very own disheveled desk, mustering what little willpower you have left to write your thesis? As a current graduate student at the American University in Cairo I share your woes, and perhaps sleep depriving fears, but believe me when I say there is light, and the promise of a blissful graduation, at the end of that slightly terrifying thesis tunnel.