Staying focused whilst studying at home can be really difficult when there are so many distractions. However, it is really important to be focused when studying as it will help you to complete work of a higher standard, memorise information better and will save you time. Here are some things you can do to help … Continue reading Advice on how to stay focused whilst studying at home
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Guest post: A Guide to Late Submissions and Extenuating Circumstances from our Undergraduate Education Team.
Now that submission deadlines for coursework are fast approaching, Joshua Gauci from our Undergraduate Education Team, is here to remind you all of the late submission and extenuating circumstances process. Please note that the University of Essex does not allow any extensions to coursework submission deadlines to be granted in advance, this is both for … Continue reading Guest post: A Guide to Late Submissions and Extenuating Circumstances from our Undergraduate Education Team.
How to make writing and submitting an assignment easier (and less stressful!)
It's easy to procrastinate and put off writing that assignment for another day, especially when it's Christmas! However, a time will come where you will have to start that assignment whether you like it or not. Therefore, here are some handy tips to help make writing and submitting an assignment easier. 1. Start the assignment … Continue reading How to make writing and submitting an assignment easier (and less stressful!)
Beginners Guide to FASER
What is FASER? FASER is an online coursework submission platform. You upload your coursework here and it is timestamped and checked for plagiarism. It shows upcoming deadlines and recent feedback. You can view previously uploaded files and submit drafts. How can I find FASER? If you visit MyEssex you can find FASER under the Education … Continue reading Beginners Guide to FASER
7 things any prospective Law student shouldn’t miss on their Open Day visit to the Colchester Campus
With this year's first big Open Day coming up this weekend, our Student Engagement Worker Hazel Jackson takes you through all the sights and sounds any prospective Law student can't afford to miss when visiting our Colchester campus! The School of Law The School of Law is located in the south-east corner of Square 4, … Continue reading 7 things any prospective Law student shouldn’t miss on their Open Day visit to the Colchester Campus
5 legal films to watch if you want to study law
Although they're not always the most accurate, many films explore the legal system. Here are a few you should catch if you're looking at studying, or are studying, law. 1. Legally Blonde 1 and 2Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods after she gets into Harvard Law School while being obsessed with pink, while the second film … Continue reading 5 legal films to watch if you want to study law
5 legal TV shows to watch when you want a break from studying
I love to sit and binge watch TV shows, it's definitely something I do when I need a break from studying. While I'm currently rewatching Game of Thrones, here's 5 TV shows I love to watch that have a legal theme. 1. Law and Order: Special Victims UnitAs one of the spin offs of Law … Continue reading 5 legal TV shows to watch when you want a break from studying
