Being a teacher is highly rewarding, but it can also be frustrating, especially when you see students making the same mistakes time and time again. Some of these things, teachers can tell students – but can’t be sure they’d listen. Others are more about attitudes and behaviours that can’t necessarily be taught. Here’s what teachers … Read More
You’ve decided you’d like to go to summer school – that’s great! Whether you’d like a break from being at home all summer, you want to combat summer learning loss, or just think it would be fun, summer school can be a memorable and enriching experience. But choosing a summer school is hard work. If you … Read More
Writing essays is a mainstay of education from secondary school through to university, and no matter how well you know the subject in question, if you can’t write a good essay, your marks will suffer. Different academic traditions approach essays in different ways, so in this article we’re going to focus on the kind of … Read More
In the world of travel and tourism, purposeful travel is the exciting new trend. But you might be wondering what it means. Doesn’t all travel have a purpose? Yes, but purposeful travel goes beyond the purpose of – say – sitting on a beach, reading a book and topping up your tan. Purposeful travel is … Read More
15 October is the deadline for UCAS applications to all courses at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, as well as most courses for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. The deadline for applications to nearly everything else isn’t until 15 January, so every year, the 15 October deadline takes some students by surprise. If you … Read More
Congratulations! You’ve landed a prestigious internship. But now the work of making the most of that internship – to grow your skills, gain confidence, learn more about being in a workplace and potentially even take the first steps towards your future career. Here’s how to impress your new colleagues and leverage your internship for the … Read More
All around Cambridge, something of a phenomenon has sprung up. In reference to Silicon Valley, it’s sometimes called Silicon Fen; the area around Cambridge is a natural marshy plain that has been artificially drained over the centuries, known as the Fens. For those who find the term “Silicon Fen” a bit naff, it’s also sometimes … Read More
The weird and the wonderful – here are our favourite requests from students booking accommodation this year We’ve all been there. You know, when you’re booking a flight and try to get the best seat on the plane. Or when you’re booking cinema tickets and try to get seats not too close to the screen … Read More
Clearing can be a stressful process for a lot of students. Here’s our guide to UCAS Clearing 2018, including what you need to know and how to get through it. What is Clearing? Clearing is part of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) application process. It’s for students who do not hold offers for … Read More
With a whole host of universities featuring in the world’s top 100, choosing to study in the UK is not only a great way to improve your English skills, but also a fantastic experience studying at some of the most prestigious institutions. UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the central organisation which manages all … Read More