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Kaitlin Jeffries

Hello, my name is Kaitlin (or Katy, even though this is still two syllables and arguably doesn’t qualify as a nick-name). I am a study bug, and cleaning and organising are my hobbies.... I do however, have one common interest with the average-Jo, which is the ability to binge-watch multiple series in my not so spare time. I’m looking forward to contributing to Charlie, but I am only a hobby writer and am a naturally sensitive person, so negative criticism hurts my ego. “Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution” – Yoda (only kidding, it’s Einstein).

Study smart with bullet journaling

A bullet journal is a blank grid notebook where you have complete control over what you put on every page. Many people use calendars, daily logs and to-do lists as a basis for their journals. Other uses could be habit trackers, movie trackers or...

My uni bucket list

A bucket list is a list of things you aspire to do before a period of time. A bucket list can include anything you want to do before that time-frame runs out. From travel to tattoos, books you want to read or weight you want to lose. Check out my...

What to do if you failed a subject

  With the new year around the corner, you may be looking to shift your study motivation. If a subject didn’t work out for you this year, here’s what you can do to bounce back and turn the tables. Step 1 | Don’t panic...

Books all uni students should read

Here is my list of the top books every university student should get their eyes on: 1. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen This novel revolves around the concept of being in love with your best friend but not wanting to compromise that friendship. 2. This...

How to survive a busy day at uni

Coming up to exams and during assessment periods at university, you can find yourself becoming very busy.  To avoid burning yourself out, here is how you can manage busy days effectively. 1. Remember it won’t last forever Whether you set up a...

Shopping on a uni budget

Often, we spend money where we shouldn’t, right? Well here are my top tips on how to save, without dropping the shopping! Start saying ‘no’ It can be tricky to say to yourself, “No, you don’t need the Tim Tams,”...

10 things to do if you’re feeling lonely

The Eiffel tower is a beautiful bold structure that everyone wants to visit, but have you ever noticed how isolated it is from the other buildings? Sometimes, we feel isolated too. So, here are 10 things you can do when you start to feel like an...

How to write the perfect LinkedIn summary

It can be hard to think of how to compose yourself professionally on social media, especially in a generation where it is common to misinterpret online communication. So here are some handy tips to consider when writing your own summary on LinkedIn...

Colour comes from care: a blog about self-care and how to do it

Candles, matches, camp-fires. What do these things have in common? They burn out. Stress and feeling overwhelmed can extinguish your motivation so it’s important to take care of yourself. Or your flame will burn out too. So, what is self-care? It’s...

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