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If you are reading this you have been enticed by the free money. I can't blame you, I would be the same.

If you are a student who has a tv licence, you can claim some of the money back! As long as you won't be using it for 3 months of the contract, you can claim a quarter back which is equal to £37. Just fill out the form here...

No need to thank me but the drinks are on you. Also please share so your friends can find this out too, the TV licencing company keep it quiet!

Source - The National Student

Are you worried?

This is just a quick blog post for anybody who is worried. Be it about exams, relationships, a job or anything else, people always worry. I myself overworry. It wears me down and stresses me out. However, most of the time you don't need to worry! My main tip for you is when you wake up each morning, get a piece of paper and a pen. On this piece of paper write down everything you are worried about. Be it a list of 1 or 100 things, write it all down. Then, have a think about it, read the list and realise that you don't need to worry. After that, take great pleasure in throwing this piece of paper in the bin and by virtue, throwing your worries in the bin. If you struggle to sleep, do this at night just before you go to bed. I shall write another blog post with more tips, but trust me this one works!

Comment below or tweet me @pablakeman

Humans are really, really stupid

In the last few years we have learnt one thing. Yes, you heard right, humans are stupid! Surely this is the only explanation for why have so many warnings on packaging. 'Health and Safety' is becoming more and more important and more and more annoying. In response to this, I have collated a list of the funniest, weirdest and most patronising warning labels:-

On a hair-dryer-Don't use while sleeping But how will I dry my hair in time for the morning?!

On an electric drill - This product is not intended for use as a dental drill 

In the manual for a microwave oven - Don't use for drying pets I think whoever this advice is directed at doesn't deserve a pet. Or life.

On a child-size Superman costume - Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly No, don't jump out of that window Timmy, I misread the label, noo....

On a washing machine - Do not put any person in this machine But who has the time to shower these days?!

On iPod shuffle packaging - Do not eat iPod shuffle An apple a day keeps the doctor away...oh wait

On a scooter - Warning! When used this product moves Ahh thats what the wheels are for...

On a bottle of dog pills - Take care when operating a car I think the term 'dogging' may have been misunderstood by the manufacturer

On a lottery ticket - Do not iron But how will I get these creases out!

and everyone's favourite...

On a packet of nuts - May contain nuts 

If you know of any more please feel free to comment below or tweet me @pablakeman

Invisible Art New Craze

It is fair to say that not enough people understand the beauty of modern art. Be it a skull encrusted with diamonds, an unmade bed or a room full of fake sunflower seeds, this discipline of creativity has failed to inspire many people, giving rise to acusations of pretentiousness. However, the latest exhibition to take advantage of this area of art is "invisible art". Yep, you guessed it, art that isn't actually art.

The creators of the exhibition claim that the invisibility allows people to explore their imagination and it proves that art isn't about material but mind. In my opinion, this is a fantastic way to steal £8 per person without receiving a visit from the police (unless of course they have a penchant for invisible rat). I bet they even get a tax break...

I think my favourite quote from the Guardian has to be that you can "see an artwork that has been created by the artist staring at it for 1000 hours". This is a very liberal use of the term 'created'. It claims he has been staring at the blank piece of paper for over 5 years. Some people call it art, I call it a lack of mental stability.

I think its fair to say that this exhibition is something that nobody saw coming...

If Carlsberg wrote jokes...

      Guy 1:My Girlfriend left me as I couldn't stop touching pasta
Guy 2:Wow are you okay
Guy 1:Well I am feeling Cannelloni now...

Boom!

Useful Exam Tips

Here is an article I wrote for The National Student. Hope it helps!

No matter what their interests are, pretty much everybody loves university. Be it going out with your friends, joining new societes or just having the opportunity to watch Jeremy Kyle in your onesie every afternoon.

However, nobody can escape the exam period. Nobody looks forward to it, but here is how to get the most out of it.

Look over all your lecture notes Although that 9am lecture on a Monday morning after Carnage may have seemed like a waste of time, it probably wasn't. Most lecturers don't want to give lectures, they want to research, and so when they do lecture, they make sure it is worthwhile. If you missed a lecture, do what you can to make up the notes. Also remember these are just a starting point and you need to research the content further.

Be productive with your time Too often I see people on Facebook going on about how much revision they have to do that day. This normally consists of a picture being uploaded where said person is surrounded by about 30 books, 29 of which won't be touched that session, and then the next 2 hours my news feed is filled with said person commenting on everybodys status saying "OMG I need to revise lol!!!". Don't do this! If you say you are going to revise, do it. Also, for a bit of truth, nobody on facebook really cares how much revision you have or haven't done, so don't waste your time telling them.

Disconnect yourself from the world As great as the internet is for studying, you do not need it all the time. You also don't need to BBM all of your friends asking them how they are. Actually, as a matter of fact, you don't need any technology at all. Of course for some things, you will need to keep Google very close, but if you don't need it, turn off! You will only get distracted by pictures of cats anyway...

Wake up early A lot easier said than done for most students, myself included. However, be strict with yourself and get up no later than 9am. This gives you a bit of time to wake up, make a coffee/tea and have a quick facebook stalk of your close friends and ex before you get on with work. Trust me, this works. 

Make a plan This doesn't have to be colour coded and beautiful and take a half week to do. Even if you just take a minute to write a quick, scruffy to do list. In this way, you have it clear in your mind what you have to do.

Buy revision snacks Bananas are a superfood when it comes to studying. Although most people prefer coffee, this will give you the much needed pick-me-up when you are feeling out of energy. Nuts and other fruit work well too. However, I know most of you might ignore this. If you want buy chocolate and crisps. They aren't good for your body or for your energy levels, but if having them next to you keeps you revising then do it.

Give yourself time off No matter how much work you have to do, time off is vital. If you study too much, it will actually negatively affect your marks. You will be overtired, you will take less in and it won't be as rewarding. We all know that feeling where we have done a good two hours of revision and we feel fulfilled. We also know we have revised when overtired for a few hours and come away from it knowing nothing. 

Ignore my advice This is probably the most important one. The advice I have given you works for me and for other people, but it may not be for you. People study in different ways and for some people this could all be useless. However, don't pretend you need certain things to help you revise. Some people like to think they have Facebook on because the distraction every few minutes keeps them going. Have a think, does it really?! If you work hard and do what you need to do, that 2-1 or first will be yours.

I hope this advice helps a little bit. However, if you just feel like giving up, don't fret now. Even people who don't succeed in the world of education go on to do well. You can be the next Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison or Richard Branson if you don't try (none of them succeeded at school)! Good luck with exams everyone and happy studying.

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