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A lot of people say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But what if the beholder thinks they're about as attractive as an old boot? It might not seem like a medical issue, but people feeling low about their appearance lack confidence, suffer from depression and even isolate themselves from social circles.

This, then, is a major health issue. In its most severe form, a strong conviction of ugliness is known as body dysmorphia - and it's affecting thousands. If you're a medical student, moving into an aesthetic field isn't just a philanthropic enterprise. It's where the money flows.

Indeed, the beauty industry is predicted to rake in $265 billion in 2017. Wouldn't you like a chunk of those profits? If the answer is a resounding yes, then here are a few fields you could break into.

A Lorra Lorra Lasers

You might associate lasers with battles between Bond and Blofeld, but they're not just for megalomaniacs with poor planning skills. Laser hair removal, for instance, has become one of the most sought after non-invasive beauty practices on the market. Designed for those with more follicles than a grizzly bear on a 20mg dose of testosterone, it's a painless way to scythe those locks for good.

For the contemporary student who's on the verge of starting a course, there are a number of career paths which are open, ranging from something in the arts to a job in heavy engineering. Given the fact that there's a world of possibility that's about to open up, it's a good idea to weigh up the alternatives before making a commitment.

One of the most rewarding careers can also be one of the most prestigious. Working in the legal industry is highly rewarding, both in terms of monetary remuneration and good old-fashioned job satisfaction, but it's not a sector that you can simply stumble into. To work here, you need academic qualifications and a strong desire to succeed.

If you see yourself working as a personal injury claim lawyer you need to make plans now, because a career in the law sector requires a great deal of hard work. In most cases, you will need a bachelor's degree as well as a law degree. The study courses are hard and can also be very intensive, but passing them brings plenty of rewards.

No two days are likely to be the same with this job

Student life - a revolving door of parties, cheap booze, student debt and new friends. A simplistic portrait, perhaps, but not entirely untrue. Outside of your studies, socialising on campus can be never-ending if you join a few societies.

But the stress of studies and the casual hangovers of a party lifestyle can take their toll. According to the Nightline Association, 65% of students feel dangerous levels of stress - and it's impacting their health dramatically. The problem is so dramatic that universities are even setting up petting zoos to calm any students on a knife edge before their studies.

If you're feeling the impact of being a hard-living student, here are a few tips to help relieve the strain.

Have a Day to yourself

No matter how much work you've got to do, taking a full day where you can kick back and relax is vital for effective studying. Why not set aside a day of pampering for yourself? Head off for laser hair removal, nail painting, a full-body massage, an eyebrow tweak or any makeover that takes your fancy. It might seem like a lavish way of beating your stress, but in some cases looking good can mean feeling great.

There's nothing worse than being bedbound with a bug. Not literally, of course, that'd be rather odd, but rather curled up in the foetal position as a truculent infection gnaws away at your immune system and leaves you feeling decidedly feeble.

Instead of reaching for your laptop or coursework, you're struggling to clench a Kleenex as your nose streams and your voice makes you sound like Marge Simpson after a One Direction concert.

For any busy student, the scenario above can be a living, breathing nightmare, as deadlines loom and impatient tutors shake their heads at what they believe is simply a horrible hangover.

As a student from a foreign land, your mother won't be around to mop your brow and bring you chicken soup with a sympathetic grin - which is why protection against illness is better than a cure.

But how?

1) Keep Your Hands Clean

When you're ambling around campus, mingling with hundreds of other students, you'll come into contact with more bacteria-laden surfaces than you can shake a bottle of hand sanitiser at. This can lead to you picking up nasty illnesses such as flu and food poisoning.

You've seen Mary Poppins gliding through its skies, while cock-er-nee cab drivers bellow, "Ah don't go sath of tha riva" and gents in bowler hats cradle bulldogs like small children. Big Ben bellicosely booms as Buckingham Palace parades the Queen's Guards and David Cameron prowls the streets like a Prime Ministerial madman.

London - the city where everything is happening. But sometimes, through the madding crowd of Union Jack memorabilia and tourist trap tat, finding something to suit your tastes can feel daunting.

That's why we've put together this list of the London less travelled. So, strap yourselves in, drop your car off at the Gatwick meet and greet and ride on through to these oddities.

Time for War!

Whether you're a pacifist or a warmongering nut job, there's no doubting the seismic impact that the Second World War had on the history of civilisation. And what better way to feel what it must have been like than to stand in the very room Winston Churchill used to strategize in.

Opposite the Churchill Museum, the War Rooms were the focus of Allied efforts to repel the Nazis. If you're a history buff, you'll be fascinated - bar a few scribblings on Churchill's legacy, the rooms have been authentically preserved.