Filter

Student blog topics

Filters

Student blogs

Our student reps share their experiences and give advice on all parts of the student journey, from first year tips, exam preparation, work-life balance and looking after your mental health. 

Adrian has worked as a dispensing optician before studying to become an optometrist. How does he balance work, studying, and life?

Ammarah tells us some top tips for first year students

Elliot gives us his five top tips for working in practice as a student

Veliny guides us through getting over imposter syndrome

Khadija has tips for how to stay organised during your studies

Heer gives us her top tips for all students

Hou Wan gives us her top tips for first year students

Waarisha tells us what she wishes she knew when transitioning to second year

Mia gives us a detailed account of her time volunteering and some of the many benefits

Riley tells us would you get from working in practice - especially in preparation for CLiP

What are the key benefits and what should you expect from working in practice? Louise uses her experience to let us know

Caitlyn outlines how to stay organised during your degree