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The University of London International Programmes graduation ceremony was held on 19 March 2013 at the Barbican Centre in London. Angela Colombage one of the Kaplan Holborn College students who graduated that day describes the event and what it meant to her.

Our Careers and Employability Manager David Liversage gives his top tips and advice for creating the perfect CV for a career in business management.

Kaplan Holborn College student Emre Aksahin spent the summer working in the Business Risk department of a global asset management firm. Emre tells us all about his internship, from the initial application process to his post-internship career plans.

A key part of university study is being able to develop new skills. The art of presenting is crucial for students studying business or law degrees. Dr Tim Harris is Executive Dean for Professional and Higher Education, and he gives us his best presentation tips.

Kaplan Tutor Mei Ashleford explains what a work life balance is and how to make sure you end up in a career where you can have it all!

On the eve of the Debate Club’s competition semi-final, participant Celine D’Cruz tells us about the Debate Club, what she has learned from it, and why debating skills are so important.

Paying bills, buying food, going out... managing your finances at uni can be difficult. Blowing your whole loan on new clothes or even a yacht (yes, it has happened!) will cause you problems later on. Schools Liaison Officer, Jo Killoughery, explains how by managing your finances effectively, keeping a roof over your head and food in your cupboards is far simpler than you may have thought.

Our Executive Dean for Professional and Higher Education, Dr Tim Harris, knows a things or two about managing time! Here the king of multitasking himself gives us some tips on prioritising tasks in order to fit in the things that really matter.

Different course structures appeal to different people, so if you’re stuck trying to decide whether a two or three year course is right for you, here’s a quick guide to help.

London can seem like an expensive city, and sometimes a day out or a night on the town can end up costing a lot more than you thought! But don’t let that put you off getting out and about and making the most of living or studying here. There are plenty of things you can do without spending a penny and Jemima Adcock shares her favourites.