Our friends over at The Stu Magazine have just released the first in a series of shows all about cooking quick, healthy food for students on a budget. This episode teaches a real basic for any budding chef - Spaghetti Bolognese.
Our friends over at The Stu Magazine have just released the first in a series of shows all about cooking quick, healthy food for students on a budget. This episode teaches a real basic for any budding chef - Spaghetti Bolognese.
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According to the Guardian, top A-level grades have dropped substantially for the first time in two decades! In the past, graduate employers have put an emphasis on prerequisite requirements for entrance on to their graduate schemes. Employers like Deloitte, PWC and Goldman Sachs have minimum UCAS point requirements just to apply for their schemes. So if students aren’t hitting those top grades at A-levels, it will be up to them to differentiate themselves at university. This is going to mean standing out from the majority of 2:1 graduates to make up for a lack of UCAS points. This leaves us with two questions. Firstly, will graduate employers make adjustments to the entrance requirements of their employment schemes to accommodate for the emerging trend of lower than expected A-level performance? Perhaps by putting more emphasis on high achieving graduates, who obtain high 2:1 and first class degrees. And secondly, if this is the case, how will students seek to differentiate themselves while at university. Arguably there are two options available, either through an outstanding academic record, such as graduating with a first, or through other extra-curricular activities such as running societies or undertaking work placements to boost their CV. Increasing not only the appeal of their academic resume but transferable skills that are in demand in the workplace. What are your thoughts? Leave your comments below... It is A-level results day. If you have done what it takes to get into university, well done!! People underestimate the amount of distractions students face at college... Namely being able to drink alcohol (legally), learning to drive and discovering sex. Though not necessarily in that order. If you want help finding a spot a uni through clearing, we suggest you start here... UCAS Clearing. And also visit our friends at The Student Room, they have a whole section dedicated to clearing...! If you are off to uni... Student Beans has a great guide to starting uni available to download for free. If you want something with a little bit more information, why not check out The First Class Formula: All the secrets you should know to succeed at university! Enjoy the rest of the summer!!! Well done everyone...! The FCF Team At a recent Higher Education fair, we were able to have a chat with the guys from A Star Future, who offer a free advisory service designed to point students in the right direction when looking for information about universities abroad. They told us that studying abroad is becoming a more popular choice for British students. Students are seeking new cultural experiences, independence and cheaper tuition fees abroad. If this is something you're considering, check out A Star Future's informative website by clicking the picture to find out more. Here is an easy to follow recipe using the Wok!! We've tested it and this stir fry tastes just as good as you would get from Wagamamas. Here is the list of ingredients and prices (Tesco.com) based on 3 people sharing the meal:
Red Pepper (78p) Green Pepper (78p) Onion (20p) Beansprouts (60p) Spring Onion bunch (67p) Chicken Diced Everyday Value 410g (£2.18) Prawns Cold Water Value (£2.64) Blue Dragon Whole Grain Noodles (£1.29) Eggs Value 6 pack (85p) Sesame Seeds (66p) Danfood Salad Onion Crispies (£1.50) Amoy Dark & Light Soy Sauce (£1.29 per bottle) Pickled Ginger (£1.29) Total Cost Per Person: £5.34 Don't forget, you will be able to use the Noodles, Soy Sauce, Ginger, Sesame Seeds and Dried Onion for at least another few servings! University's across the UK are trying to help their students learn about entrepreneurship, they provide students with an ideal collaborative environment so there is no reason for you not to take advantage of the facilities and start the next Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. Here is a video for some inspiration, follow your passion! Just substitute the words 'Wall Street' for the 'Square Mile'... http://blogs.forbes.com/davidlerner/ We found this video on Youtube. It breaks down the cost of going to university in 2012. Hopefully you will find it useful when deciding if you can afford the increased tuition fees and living costs. Going to university is a big decision, know the facts and have the time of your life! The competition for finding distinction at university is at an all-time high. The current degree classification system, coupled with a rise in prospective students has led to a saturated jobs market for many graduates who have similar academic abilities. We set out to discover the causes behind this, what the statistics show and how students can now differentiate themselves. The traditional degree system is broken down into four groups:
First-Class Honours (First or 1st) – 70% and above Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) – 60-69.9% Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) – 50-59.9% Third-Class Honours (Third or 3rd) – 40-49.9% With just under 50% of UK students graduating with an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in 2011, the 2:1 is the most common grade students leave with. This means about half of UK students are grouped in the same classification, which leaves little room for variation. The issue with this classification system is that the difference between one student who got 60% and another who got 69% is considerably large but goes by unnoticed. On paper there is no difference, both students are awarded a 2:1. However, the reality can be a lot different. A 69% student may have better ability, but this will not necessarily get recognised. Although the degree classification topic has been subject to much criticism in recent times it is still the system, which students have to abide by. Attaining a first-class degree thereby becomes the best way for high achieving students to distinguish themselves from the rest. Around 15% of graduates achieved a first-class degree in 2011. Compare this to around 10% in 2004 and it is apparent that firsts are becoming more achievable. In this group, it doesn’t matter if you achieve a 70%, 80% or 90%, they are all firsts on paper. Why settle for 65% when with another 5% you are in the highest group you can be. Whether a graduate wants to go onto further study or begin a career, a first really speaks for itself and highlights their academic ability. Some have claimed that a 2:1 graduate is often a more rounded individual, socially and academically, than a first graduate. It is unwarranted to assume that a first-class degree requires not going out, non-stop study and locking oneself in the library day and night. This is not the case, in fact being able to successfully balance social and academic activities at university is an invaluable skill that can be used well after graduation. There is no real reason why any student cannot aim for a first-class degree and still experience all university has to offer. It all comes down to the approach and attitude towards their academic work. Still there is no problem with walking away from graduation with a 2:1, it certainly will not hold anyone back. However, any student looking to succeed should want to get the most from their degree and make the most of the opportunity they have. With ever increasing university fees and fierce competition in the jobs market, this is now more important than ever. Who wouldn’t want to be in the top 15% of the country? |
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November 2012
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