Various studies have shown that dehydration can lead to decrease of attention, concentration and other cognitive and motor functions, as well as the feeling of fatigue and headache. The main purpose of this study was to test if drinking water affects the student results on the Attention Test. The experiment included 91 first-year students of University for Applied Sciences VERN'. In the experimental situation participants could drink as much water as they wanted during the class, and the minimum was a few sips. In the control situation, participants did not drink water and were not allowed do so during the break. Experiments were conducted during regular classes, in two five-minute blocks, with a two minute break in between. Results did not confirm the impact of drinking water on the overall performance on the Attention Test. However, a slight but statistically significant increase in the average results was found in the experimental situation in the second five-minute measurement session.

To many freshmen the process of career decision making seems to be finalized once they have chosen a field of study, but as time goes by their uncertainties rise. Design thinking provides a useful frame for developing extracurricular programme that can help students grow functional and realistic perceptions of their future careers. This study deals with the effects and potential usefulness of a career development programme implemented at the University of Applied Sciences VERN' (Zagreb, Croatia). 19 students took part in the Programme and were tested before and after its implementation on four measures -Career-related Negative and Positive Affect, Career Development Self-Efficacy, Dysfunctional Beliefs and Career Uncertainty. In order to exclude possible external factors that could affect students, a control group of 20 students of the same age and gender was also tested. At the beginning of the Programme the treatment group showed less dysfunctional career beliefs than control group, and that difference stayed stable at the second measurement point. After the Programme the treatment group showed significant decrease in Career-related Negative Affect. No significant differences were found on the remaining measures. The lack of effects on other variables could be attributed to the research methodology (treatment group consisting of highly motivated, initially different individuals) but also stresses the need of programme modification for the next generation.