Alex Sheridan

Articles by Alex Sheridan

Alex Sheridan

Alex covers the part of university that never makes the timetable: halls, housemates, freshers, mental health, and the admin nobody warns you about. Has lived in a five-bed with a boiler that stayed broken for a full winter, which comes up more often than you would think. Student Life Editor. alex@unisorted.co.uk

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Summer jobs for students in 2026: where the work actually is, and what it pays

Where the summer work actually is in the UK, what it really pays after tax and National Insurance, and why your wages will not touch your maintenance loan.

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How to Deal with Exam Anxiety: A Practical Guide

Exam season brings anxiety out in almost everyone. Your palms go sweaty, you open your notes and your brain goes

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AI and Essays: What UK Students Need to Know in 2026

Most UK students are already using AI tools for their studies. The question is not whether to use them, but

Exam Season Survival Guide 2026

Exam season is difficult, and anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or has a photographic memory. This guide

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How to Revise for Exams: Evidence-Based Techniques That Actually Work

A UK student guide to evidence-based revision techniques: spaced repetition (1-3-7-14), the 2357 method, retrieval practice, NHS sleep + stress advice, and where to get free 24/7 mental health support.

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Student City Guide: London

How much London actually costs a student, where to live, the transport cards that pay for themselves, and what to do with the city once rent is sorted.

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University Survival Guide 2026

What to know Calculate your “Disposable Weekly Income” before term starts by subtracting rent from your maintenance loan and dividing

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Student Rights Guide

What to know 84% of student renters report facing issues with their housing, showing the need to know your tenancy

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Cybersecurity for Students

What to know 57% of UK students encountered or had money stolen by criminals in 2025. Criminals recruit students as

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Cloud Storage vs Hard Drives

The short version 1TB of cloud storage is often free for UK students via university Microsoft 365 accounts. External solid-state