Maryjane Betrand - Tech Mama

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18/09/2026

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13/09/2026

Want to study in the UK and stay after graduation?

Then you need to think beyond just getting into university.

The course you choose can affect the type of jobs you can move into after graduation, and some career areas have stronger sponsorship opportunities than others.

Courses worth researching include:

• Computer Science & Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science & AI
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Social Work
• Teaching
• Accounting & Finance
• Some specialist STEM subjects

But please remember, no course guarantees sponsorship.

Your chances also depend on the job you secure, the employer, your salary, and the immigration rules at the time.

So before you spend thousands on a UK degree, make sure you understand your options after graduation too.

Save this if you’re planning to study in the UK, and share it with someone who needs to see it.

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10/09/2026

Your first week at a UK university can be exciting, confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’re an international student.

You don’t need to have everything figured out immediately.

But there are a few things you should do:

• Find your way around campus
• Get your student email and university accounts working
• Attend your induction and welcome events
• Understand your modules and assessments
• Find out who your personal tutor is
• Check your deadlines and add them to your calendar
• Ask questions when you’re unsure
• Give yourself time to adjust

And please don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Your first week isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about getting yourself set up for the semester ahead.

Save this for your first week and share it with an international student who is coming to the UK.

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08/09/2026

A university can look affordable on paper and still become expensive once you factor in accommodation, transport and everyday living.

And the cheapest university isn’t necessarily the best university for you.

Do your research before you spend your money or submit your application.

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05/09/2026

Nobody really prepares international students for how FAST the UK education system moves.

You arrive thinking, “I’ll settle in first.”

Then suddenly, you have lectures, assignments, group work, presentations, readings, deadlines, referencing, and exams all happening at once.

And before you’ve even figured out where the library is, your first assignment is due.

The hardest part isn’t always the workload. It’s adjusting to a completely different way of learning while trying to understand the academic expectations at the same time.

You’re not necessarily struggling because you’re not smart.

Sometimes, you’re simply trying to catch up with a system that doesn’t slow down.

If you’re an international student, learn the system early. Understand your marking criteria, plan your assignments, ask questions, and don’t wait until you’re overwhelmed before asking for help.

You can do this. You just need to understand the game.

If this sounds familiar, save this post and share it with another international student who needs to hear it.

04/09/2026

There’s always one person in the group who disappears.

You agree on the work.
You set deadlines.
Then… silence.

And suddenly, two days before submission, they’re asking, “What am I supposed to do again?”

Don’t immediately do their work for them.

Check in. Set a clear deadline. Keep your communication documented. And if they still aren’t contributing, speak to your project coordinator or lecturer early.

Be understanding, but don’t ignore the problem.

Group work means everyone contributes.

Save this for your next group assignment and send it to your group chat.

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03/09/2026

Your group assignment is NOT four individual assignments put together.

Yes, divide the work, but don’t divide the thinking.

Before everyone disappears to work on their section, agree on:

• What the assignment is asking
• Your overall argument
• Who is responsible for what
• Internal deadlines
• How the sections will connect

And appoint someone to coordinate the project and keep everyone accountable.

The goal isn’t just to submit. It’s to produce one strong piece of work as a team.

Save this for your next group assignment and send it to your group chat.

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02/09/2026

Your group assignment doesn’t need 5 leaders. It needs ONE person coordinating the work.

Before you start writing, decide:

• Who is coordinating the project?
• Who is responsible for each task?
• What are your internal deadlines?
• Where will everyone store their work?
• What happens if someone doesn’t do their part?

The coordinator isn’t there to do everyone’s work.

They’re there to make sure the work is moving and everyone is accountable.

Because “everyone will do their bit” is not a strategy.

Divide the work, but don’t divide the thinking.

If you have a group assignment coming up, send this to your group chat.

01/09/2026

Would you choose your best friend for a group assignment?

Be honest.

Most of us would.

But here’s the problem: your best friend might not be your best assignment partner.

A group assignment isn’t just about getting along. You’re trusting these people with a grade that could affect your overall result.

Before you say, “Let’s be in a group together,” ask yourself:

• Are they reliable?
• Do they actually meet deadlines?
• Can they communicate when something goes wrong?
• Are they available when the group needs to meet?
• Do they take their academic work seriously?
• Do their strengths complement yours?

And please have this conversation before the group starts.

Because once the deadline is approaching and one person hasn’t done their part, it’s too late to discover that you chose the wrong team.

Choose your group based on how people work, not just how well you get along with them.

Would you choose your best friend for a group assignment?

Yes or no? Tell me in the comments.

Part 1 of my group assignment series.

27/08/2026

Your assignment feedback is more valuable than the grade you just received.

I know the first thing most students do when an assignment comes back is look at the number.

50?
60?
68?

But then what?

You close the feedback and move on to the next assignment.

That’s where you’re missing the opportunity.

Your lecturer’s feedback is showing you what to keep doing, what to stop doing, and what you need to improve.

If your feedback says:

• “More critical analysis needed”
• “Too descriptive”
• “Limited use of evidence”
• “Argument needs more structure”
• “Referencing needs improvement”

Don’t just read it and move on.

Ask yourself:

What does this mean, and how can I apply it to my next assignment?

I recommend keeping a simple feedback tracker:

What did I do well?
What do I need to improve?
What will I do differently next time?

Over time, you’ll start seeing patterns.

And those patterns can tell you exactly where you’re losing marks.

Your feedback isn’t punishment.

It’s information.

Use it.

Because the goal isn’t just to get a good grade on one assignment.

The goal is to make your next assignment better than your last one.

Save this if you’re studying at a UK university, and send it to someone who needs to stop ignoring their feedback.

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