As the beginning of term begins to come into view, there are plenty of posts on numerous websites on how to survive your three years of pre-employment bliss (hollow laugh).

One caught my eye recently: The Art of Stealth Studying from Study Hacks. Also worth trying is the Cornell Notetaking Method or, if you think in a less linear way, a mindmap.

Whilst you may not have end of year exams, it is still immensely important to take notes and keep on top of all the information being fired at you during lectures. Many modules in the second and third years assume you have mastered the basics and if you didn’t pay attention in year one, you’ll get lost in year two.