You and your studies
'There is no point starting your course with a negative attitude'
Starting your nursing degree can be a daunting yet exciting time of your life.
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Your one minute guide to the lymphatic system
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Your one minute guide to the endocrine system
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How to handle group work in your first year
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How well should first year students be doing after their first term?
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How to calm your exam nerves
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Exam time ... how to revise effectively
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'Group work used to fill me with dread'
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How I cope with the stress and nerves of exams…
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Simple strategies to learn the most from lectures
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How I cope with group work
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Ten ways to take the boredom out of studying
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'When it comes to essays make sure you have a plan'
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Lecturer in the hotseat: Arlene Brown, University of Dundee
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Getting to grips with references
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'It was so long since I'd written an academic essay'
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How to deal with a bad mark
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'So, I find myself a student again!'
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'What we wish someone had told us before starting university'
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How to get the most out of your tutor
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'I wish I'd known how important essays and exams were'
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Bournemouth Uni third years guide you through your first year
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How to survive essays and exams in your first year
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Escape five common classroom troubles
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First time: how to get the most from a lecture
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How to tackle your nursing course as an older student
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The first time: dealing with deadlines
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'If it's not on the marking criteria, it's not worth it!'
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An easy guide to mmols
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Clear writing: how to get top marks for your essays
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Copycat: why some students plagiarise
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How to create a work/life balance
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How to beat procrastination
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Top marks: writing the best essay
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Gold digging: perfecting your literature search
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Making the most of your time
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