Category: Workplace

Hi Students, I am the librarian at Kent Institute, my name is David Hart. I want your studies at Kent to be very successful, so it is important to have access to your textbooks and online resources when searching for journal articles. You should find 5 to 8 journal articles for every assignment, being sure to utilise EBSCO databases available...

While some students enjoy the challenge of a sitting for an exam, other students feel stressed and unprepared for them. There are several key tips and strategies that all students can use to improve their exam performance. Right before the exam, prepare ahead. Double-check the time and location of each of your exams. Get a good night’s sleep and eat...

Being a student is hard. Being an international student is harder. International students report some of the highest stress levels compared to many other demographics. It is easy to see why when you consider the many factors that make up an international student’s life. The pressures of study and work alone can have detrimental effects on your state of mind,...

Standing out above the crowd, Myrvee took home the 2016 LEAD Ambassador of the Year Award at Kent’s first ever LEAD Awards Ceremony. Eighty-two students have participated in the program since its launch in early 2016 and 12 of these students received LEAD Certificates for outstanding efforts achieving 100 points or more. Recently, we caught up with Myrvee to find...

There’s nothing quite like Sydney in summer, whether it be the vibrant beaches or sparkling harbour, Sydney always comes alive at this time of year. If you are an international student who has recently arrived in this city, you may be asking yourself what there is to do once you have put the pen down for the day. Well, sit...

So you’ve heard it all before. Whenever you ask someone about the best way to improve your English, you always get the same response. Watch English movies, TV, listen to TED talks, podcasts and talk to native speakers whenever you can. And yet, your English is still not at the level you want. So what else can you do? If...

Five Common Student Mistakes in Academic Writing All written assignments contain different assessment criteria. Essays, for example, require students to develop an evidence-based argument. Alternatively, reports require students to provide recommendations on a particular research topic. Even reflective journals—which are often more personal—ask students to analyse their learning experience in a structured format. Despite these differences, students regularly make similar...

If you have graduated from your studies and planning to join the job market, it pays to do some research before attending any job interviews. Although at times job interviews can be stressful and tense, if the right preparation is completed then they can become a lot more manageable. Here are a few tips to take into consideration before heading...

Improving your Study Habits and Business Intelligence at the Same Time As an increasing number of business students undertake part-time work, it is important to remember that these two aspects of student life are interrelated. In other words, what you learn in school will help you develop in the business world, and experiences at work shape your understanding of concepts...