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Academic Survival Guide
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A weekly advice substack for all matters academic. We give you lived tips, from one academic to another.

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We are going into hibernation for a while, butwill return when we have fresh univeristy topics to cover. In the mean time please find our new index on the substack and enjoy the posts as you see fit. Thank you for your readership.

#education #college #university

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The End Of The Road
Graduation day for the Academic Survival Guide's readership
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July 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Graduation is the high point of your academic achievement whether that is undergraduate or post graduate. However, what can be a wonderful day can also be very stressful, we give you tips for how to deal with it

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#education #univeristy #motivation #mentalhelath
Graduation
The end of the road for some the begining of the road for others.
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July 9, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Partying being interrupted for a night alone, big academic achievements, moments where you remember something from long ago, homesickness is a standard if undercoverwd part of being a student. We discuss ways to deal with it, and destigmatize it.

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#univeristy
Homesickness
Whether you're going away from home for the first time or have been away for a while it is something that sneak up on you.
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June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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During every univeristy course at all levels there will be a moment where you feel like giving up and throwing in the towel. We discuss this feeling in depth from a place of normalisation and how to cope.

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#education #motivation #studytips #writing
The Wobble
How to carry on when you feel like quitting
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June 25, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Referencing is a vital if often boring part of academia, our article today sets out some handy ways to do it as well as the mindset in which to view it. We aim to make it as fun as possible.

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#education #referencing #academicadvice #studytips
How to set out your references
A simple but vital tool
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June 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Picking the best univeristy to go to can be incredibly anxiety inducing, however, we have made a guide to make picking easier. From grades, to jobs, to future prospects everything matters, but always trust your gut!

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#college #university #decisons #education
Picking The Best University of College To Go To
One of the most important choices you'll make in life.
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June 9, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Sadly every course, undergraduate or post graduate will have setbacks, these can be academic or personal but never fear there are methods to overcome and things you can do.

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#education #academicadvice #studytips #students
Dealing With Setbacks
Sadly the course of acadmeic education is never easy.
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June 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Seeing you have to write a 10,000 word essay in two weeks can be incredibly stressful and daunting. We've all been there. However we have soke tips to help out so massive word counts don't seem so bad.

#phdstress #academicwriting #essays #studytips

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Dealing With Work Load
Starting a project whether that's a dissertation, a masters thesis, or a PhD thesis can be massively overwhelming this is a guide to help with that
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May 26, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Being a researcher is one of the many hats you'll have to wear as a student and sometimes it can be hard. We have produced a few key tips to help guide you on your way from the important of interdisciplinary action to synthesis.

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#education #phdstress #college
How to become a great researcher
From history, to graphic design, to English literature research is a massive part of being a student
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May 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Being away at University for the first time or going to a new University for post grad, can be a wild time with sex, drugs and alcohol being on tap. We discuss how to deal with the new found freedom of university.

#college #sex #partying

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Sex, Drugs and Alcohol at University
A guide to self control
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May 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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A lot of people the mental toll of being student, in terms of pressure, home sickness and wider mental health concerns. Today we are taking a moment to reflect, and discuss mental health and the university experience.

#univerisity #mentalhealth #students

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Maintaining Your Mental Health As A Student
Doing what's best for you.
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May 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Imposter Syndrome stains many students making them consider their worth and their value as a young researcher. We are getting to the root of the condition and creating mechanisms in which to overcome it.

#mentalhelath

#phdlife

#mastersdegrees

#education

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Imposter Syndrome
Second only to procrastination in a lot of students burdens.
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April 28, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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We are firmly commited to not using any AI in any of our posts, in many ways we view them as advice columns from one student to another, incredibly human, helping students who maybe didn't have supervisors or support at Uni/college.

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April 21, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Deadlines as an undergraduate, postgraduate or mature student can be incredibly nerve-wracking. However in this post we are discussing techniques to help, as well as the importance of planning and understanding how you work best.

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#academic #writing #education
How To Hit Deadlines
The key lesson for students of all ages.
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April 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Making friends is a worry at university, whether you're going for the first time, or staying on as a post-graduate

We are breaking down the best ways to make friends whatever stage of academia you're at.

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#college #makingfriends #socialanxiety
Socialising As A Student Undergraduate/Mature/Post Graduate
A guide to making friends and dealing with social anxiety
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April 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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This week we are discussing the balance between socialising, and studying. A key balance that every student will be aware of. We look at the extremes, how to balance it and the pitfalls that can rear along the way.

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#phdlife #education #socialising
Partying As A Postgraduate
Postgraduates can bust a move too
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April 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Studying is a thing all students need to do, but with busy schedules, jobs, and other commitments finding the right time to study can be hard. Whether you're a night owl, or work part time these tips are designed to help you.

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#phdstress #phdlife #studytips #education
Academic Survival Guide: Best Times Of Day For Studying
Own the library.
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March 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Times have never been tougher for many students financially, as such in this week's Academic Survival Guide post we are giving you 3 tips to make money as a student and 3 ways to save money, as well as two bonus tips.

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Saving Student's Wallets
Students have never been more hard off
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March 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Procrastination is academic kryptonite, it is something that has happened to us all.In this week's post we suggest techniques to help from a workflow approach that's mental health informed. Remember procrastination isn't avoidance, laziness and you aren't to blame.

#phdlife #phdstress #uni
March 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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How do you write a research proposal?

In our latest post we give you the dos and the don'ts and go deeper than the online guides into how you should structure your proposal.

Useful for masters students and PhD students looking for fellowships and funding.

#phd #postgrad #phdstress
March 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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How do you achieve originality in academic research?

Our latest post explores practical ways postgraduate researchers can do this from identifying gaps in the literature to putting new spins on established ideas.
Might be useful for PhD students navigating research design.

#PhDLife #Academia
The Importance of Being Original
So whilst this may lean more towards the humanities, one of the most important things to do when drafting a research proposal be it for a PhD, fellowship or a grant is to be original.
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March 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM