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Graduating This Year? Here's How You Can Secure Your First Job After Uni.
If you're graduating uni this year, then our tips and tricks for finding the dream job that's right for you.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jul 12, 20245 min read


Best Gap Year Ideas 2025
The possibilities are endless, but you can discover our best gap year ideas to make the most of your time. Adventure awaits… Travelling the world? Volunteering with a good cause? Getting stuck into farm work? If you have a gap year ahead of you, the world is your oyster. But with so much on offer it can actually be a bit overwhelming figuring out what it is you want to do with your time. With so many options to choose from, the journey is half the fun! But your gap year can
Mikaela Bartlett
Jul 12, 20247 min read


Forget Hot Girl Summer — Here's Rat Girl Summer
We're all about embracing your feral side this summer. Hot Girl Summer may have been the vibes since 2019, but now's the time to drop the bikini-ready attitude and live your true authentic rodent self (albeit, a bit cuter maybe). And no, we're not telling you to rummage through bins or take a trip to the sewer. We mean snacking to your heart's content, being nosey, and releasing your mischievousness. Sounds like me every day of the year. Hot Girl Summer's little sister You mi
Camila Karalyte
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Best Hidden Gems In The UK For Your Staycation
Need some inspiration for the best staycation destinations in the UK? We've got our top picks of the best hidden gems in the UK.
Camila Karalyte
Jul 9, 20247 min read


Top 12 Solo Holiday Ideas & Travel Destinations In The UK & Europe For 2025
Fancy braving the travelling life on your own? Here are the top destinations for solo holidays in the UK and in Europe.
Camila Karalyte
Jul 9, 20248 min read


Best Side Hustles For Students in 2025
Looking for a side hustle to make extra money in 2025? Read our guide on tips to get started, and types of side hustles you can start today.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jul 8, 20247 min read


How To Decide Who To Vote For & Tips For First-Time Voters
The countdown is on to the genny lec and if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the campaign messages from all different parties, our guide has all the resources you need to make your decision.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jul 2, 20244 min read


Grab Your Hot Rodent Boyfriend: It's Rat Boy Summer
Fancy people with rodent vibes? You're not alone. Welcome to Rat Boy Summer, the era of rodent boyfriends and our lanky, weird kings.
Camila Karalyte
Jul 2, 20243 min read


How Does Buy Now, Pay Later Affect Your Credit Score?
Find out how buy now, pay later loans can affect your credit score, and what you should know about them before you use them.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jun 28, 20245 min read


Interviewing 101: Competency-Based Interview Questions & How To Answer Them
STAR techniques, competency questions… all the jargon is a bit much. Let's break it down to help you nail that job interview. Congrats! You're entering the world of work… well, nearly. If you've got an interview for your first job, then you're already halfway there! There's just one thing. Interviewing. It's always a little nerve-wracking putting yourself out there, especially when it's the thing between you and your first real salary. A recent Student Beans' survey showed t
Mikaela Bartlett
Jun 28, 20246 min read


Best Graduate Schemes In The UK
Everything you need to know about applying for graduate schemes for 2025. If you’re finishing university and considering starting a graduate scheme it can be hard to decide whether this is the right option for you. If you want some advice on the best graduate employers and graduate scheme opportunities, you’ve come to the right place as we’re going to break down everything you need to know— from the benefits of joining a graduate scheme to how to secure a place. Deciding on a
Christina Attrah
Jun 27, 20248 min read


What Is A Passenger Princess?
Hangin' out the passenger side, of his best friend's ride, trying to holla at me💅 Pronounced: < pas- uh n-jer prin -sis>pas- uh n-jer prin -sis> Over the last few years, but especially over the last few months, the phrase 'passenger princess' has likely popped up across all your social feeds. As you spend hours aimlessly scrolling, you've probably seen several dozen videos (most likely from a female POV) of someone who doesn't drive, getting their friend or significant other
Camila Karalyte
Jun 26, 20245 min read


How To Write A Killer CV When You Have No Experience
We've got top tips to help you nail your CV even without any experience. If you're heading out into the world of work after you graduate, you might find writing a CV a little daunting. A recent Student Beans survey showed that 30% of you don't feel confident applying for jobs. So it's understandable. Especially when writing your first CV means you probably don't have much work experience to include. But don't stress. The point of a CV is to show your potential employer how mu
Mikaela Bartlett
Jun 24, 20246 min read


Do Students Get Free Dental Care? NHS vs Private Dentist Prices
Everything you need to know about whether students get free dental care, NHS vs private costs and NHS low-income certificates.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jun 19, 20246 min read


When Do You Get University Exam Results in 2025?
All the information you need to know about when you get university exam results and what uni grade boundaries mean.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jun 18, 20245 min read


Here's all the ways to do a free master's degree in the UK
Is it possible to do a free master's degree in the UK? If you're considering doing a master's degree and extending your education further after your undergrad, you might be put off because of the cost. If you apply for a master's degree in the UK, you can apply for a postgraduate loan to help you out, but it might not fully cover the costs. You also might not want to take out a second student loan, as you will already have your undergraduate student loan to pay back. While th
Evie Howarth
Jun 12, 20246 min read


How To Negotiate Your Salary
When it's your first job offer negotiating your salary can be daunting, so we’re sharing our tips on how to negotiate the salary you deserve.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jun 12, 20249 min read


Moving To London After Uni? Here's How Much You Need To Earn To Live There
Moving to London after uni? Here's how much you need to earn to live in London, and how much a graduate salary might be.
Camila Karalyte
Jun 11, 20246 min read


How To Pick The Perfect Suit For Graduation
Graduation season is coming up and here's how to pick the perfect suit for the occasion and where to buy suits with a student discount.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jun 4, 20246 min read


What Can I Do With My Degree?
Wondering what can I do with my degree? You're definitely not alone, so we've got a bunch of things you can do related to your degree or not.
Camila Karalyte
Jun 3, 20247 min read
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