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Chaos to Clarity: Learning from Your Notes
While it is an intuitive method, note-taking should not be simply transcribing the lecturer’s remarks. There should be an organisational mechanism helping you sort through the numerous ideas and doctrines relayed to you in those two hours. With exam season fast approaching, below is a list of tips I’ve gathered and relied upon over the course of my degree that have helped me better prepare for assessments in the long run. 1. Organisation is Key The best way to keep track of k

Sham Alkhder
Dec 6, 20252 min read


A Newcomer’s Guide to Manchester
If you’re new to Manchester, first of all, welcome! Starting university in a new city can feel exciting and a bit overwhelming at the...

Sham Alkhder
Sep 23, 20252 min read


What I Wish I Knew in my First Year
Congratulations to all first years! The next couple of years at UOM will be some of the most exciting, educational, and transformative...

Sham Alkhder
Sep 6, 20253 min read


How to Maximise the First Few Weeks of Law School
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Beginning law school is exciting, but the very...

Abdulaziz Almeshari
Sep 6, 20253 min read


The Legal Survival Guide to Student Housing
We’ve all heard the horror stories: disappearing deposits, mysterious charges, sneaky landlords, dodgy repairs, or that one housemate who...

Scarlett Kelly
Aug 18, 20253 min read
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