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Choosing a flatmate
Choosing the right flatmate can initially seem like a simple task but can often turn out to be a real challenge. Some people go for in depth interviews and background checks, whilst others opt for a get-to-know style you social meeting; ultimately however the key is to choose someone who you feel you can be comfortable with in all situations (including those bump-into-each-other-on-the-landing night time trips to the toilet!). Of course, there is not set way to find a flatmate but this article aims to give you 5 simple things to think about when making that all important decision? Firstly, try and decide what characteristics you would like in a flat mate. Think about what kind of person you would get on well with and feel comfortable with. Try brainstorming desirable and undesirable traits and using them to compare different people. Things you could think about include gender, age... read more
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Top Ten Summer Productivity Tips
This week's post comes from Sam Oliver a PhD researcher and is featured in our 'Work-Life Balance' advice centre: At this time of year many of us will be visiting family or travelling but still need to get work done. Here are some top tips to stay productive this summer. 1. Define your spaces; separate work from home. Have a room dedicated to working. Don't do it wherever you happen to be. Set aside some space so that when you enter it you know consciously what you're there to do: go to work. It changes the state of mind from "I'm at home" to "I'm at work". 2. Set regular hours, and stick to the schedule. 3. Don't work in your pyjamas. This is a key part of seperating work time from family / relaxing time. 4. Stay connected. Use the internet and online tools like communities and forums to stay in touch with the academic world and your colleagues. It will help yo... read more