Welcome to The Graduate Samaritan!

The Graduate Samaritan is a UK based blog which is independent and not affiliated with any university or institution.

Our posts touch on all aspects of the UK university life, and we hope to make a positive impact on students’ journeys!

To help you find what you need, we’ve organised our content into the following categories:

Blog Objectives

The Graduate Samaritan was created with clear objectives, let’s have a quick look at them:

1. Not the usual advice

From student mental health & wellbeing to effective study tips, there seems to be a lack of proper and effective advice out there.

The reality is that student wellbeing is in decline, yet it rarely gets the attention it deserves.

On this blog we share honest, practical, and sometimes even “raw” or controversial advice—guidance we believe students truly need.

how to stay on top of your university studies in the UK

2. Remind readers of the value of education

There is far too much negativity around education nowadays. The digital era has paved the way for countless “online gurus” who promise quick success and easy money while dismissing the value of education.

We want to counter this trend by highlighting the importance of learning in all its forms—personal, academic, and professional.

3. Address future anxiety

Future anxiety needs to be addressed, too many students feel anxious about life after university. The education system often fails to prepare them for the realities of the job market, leaving many to struggle.

That’s why we focus on career advice and tips to help ease the transition from university to the working world.

4. Support those returning to education

Another objective of this blog is to encourage people who are thinking to of returning to education but held back by doubts like:

Is it too late to go to university?
Will I fit in as a mature student?
Am I too old to study?

We’ll tackle these concerns in our mature student category and encourage you to believe in yourself. As Theodore Roosevelt said: “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”

5. Share inspiring student stories

Hearing from others can be one of the most powerful motivators. By sharing stories of students who have overcome challenges, we aim to remind you that you are not alone!

If you’d like to share your story—anonymously or publicly (social media links welcome)—we’d love to feature it on our successful student stories category.

how to be a successful mature student in the UK

Thank YOU

Thank you for reading and supporting this independent blog!

(Please remember: everything here is based on the authors’ experiences and opinions. Consider our posts as perspectives to reflect on—not absolute prescriptions.

All of our content is human-led—ideas, insights, and experiences come directly from real people. However, we also use AI tools to help with time-consuming tasks such as:

Correcting grammar & improving flow
Optimising posts for SEO
Adding clarity or readability
Enhancing engagement with visuals and emojis

This ensures our time and energy stay focused on creating valuable, authentic content for you.)