www.gradx.net is Student Village’s career portal where students can find everything from how to look for a job, being in the know about graduate recruitment, studying further, right through to starting your business! The list is endless!
Take the next step into your future! Get to www.gradx.net!
Here’s what is making headlines on the site:
How to steer your career
By Alison Reid: Senior Programme Manager at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science.
If we do not change the direction we are going, we will end up where we are headed.
- Ancient …

Many of you may want to make a difference in the world. But where do you start? Does it have to be a big one? One thing’s for sure, big differences change the world, little ones fuel the big ones. What would happen if the fuel ran out? Here are the top ten ways to keep the fuel going:
Think before you act.
What you do affects others. When you think first, you are more likely to do the right thing and every one benefits.
Encourage.
Encourage people and set an example for …

When it all goes horribly wrong, www.studentvillage.co.za is here to help. Many students find varsity life a daunting and difficult adjustment. Classes and workload may get too much, you find yourself facing problems with teachers, tutors or advisors or in any number of other academic pickles. Here’s a rough guide to help you through all the ifs…
If you need to extend your deadline…
The excuse “the voices told me to hand the essay in late” is so last decade. It’s also fair to say that tutors have probably heard every lame …

Moving from the structured security and shelter of varsity to life beyond graduation means facing a lot of choices and decisions. It’s not easy at the best of times, but when you have a disability, it can be even more daunting. Hearing from other young people faced with challenges and difficult transitions can be not only informative, but truly inspiring!
I am uncomfortable with the fact that society teaches us to pity those who we believe to be less fortunate than we are rather than to empathize with them. Pity implies …

We are slowly approaching the holidays! When they’ve wrapped up their work and you’re back at home, students become bored and often don’t have much to keep them busy.
This is however a great time to start organizing your CV and start applying for holiday jobs!
Like the festive season, Easter holidays are filled with so many activities, social events, family gatherings and these require one to be financially fit. As much as it is about getting the job, it’s also a good start for students to gain experience while still studying …

For students, it’s usually almost impossible just to have cash coming in and speding it on whatever you like. Nowadays, we need to economize.  We are finding it more difficult than ever to get part time or summer jobs to save that necessary cash. That along with the reduction of student aid and simultaneous increasing fees, we have to wonder if we’ll make it through the year without starving.
Here’s some tips to keep you going…
Pack a lunch:
Constantly eating out, even at the student center can leave you broke! Dinner is …

As a college student going to school in a tough economy, it’s important to manage your money wisely. After all, it seems like everyone these days is completing varsity either broke or in debt. My answer is simple! In addition to working year round, avoid the following spending habits:
1. Always buying new
When you’re in varsity (and even after you graduate) you shouldn’t be purchasing everything new. You should look for used textbooks, used furniture, and even used school supplies.
Likewise, when you move into your dorm or apartment, you should challenge …

National Condom Week has kicked off right before Valentine’s Day celebrations! What a perfect way to start conversations about safe sex! National Condom Week runs from the 7th – 14th of February, so why not use this week to speak your mind about sexual health and start conversations with whoever you can, whenever you can!
There are so many myths out there about condoms and safe sex. Make sure to get the facts about condoms and make safer sex a priority every time you have sex!
Get schooled on some condom facts!
Latex …

Oh wouldn’t you just want to live the good life of a celebrity? Besides their fabulous looks and exciting careers, deep down we desire their extravagant lifestyles. You don’t have to be a mega rich billionaire to fit the profile. Read on and learn how you too can live like Hollywood royalty right on campus!
First things first! On your road to stardom you will need a few items:

The crowd! Grab a few campus buddies and randoms. (Who will obviously agree)
Nice clothes (They don’t have to be expensive)
Great hair
A smile
Sense …

Varsity is a time when people actively seek out new friendships. Unless you live in a box, making friends should not be a problem.  It may require some effort and willingness to extend yourself at times. Especially when it’s your first time away from home. Follow these few steps to help you become more social and gain pals.
Hold back on the shyness. If you are shy, think of yourself as a successfully shy person. Relax, and go ahead and make the first move, you’d be surprised at who’s interested!
Go out. …