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 … En savoir plus
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How to Choose Your Summer School: 8 Things to Consider
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 … En savoir plus
9 Essay Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
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 … En savoir plus
7 Types of Purposeful Travel and Why You Should Consider Them
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 … En savoir plus
11 Top Tips for Last Minute UCAS Applications
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 … En savoir plus
5 Ways to Impress As an Intern
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 … En savoir plus
9 Things You Should Know About Silicon Fen
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 … En savoir plus
La plupart des demandes d'hébergement d'étudiants inhabituelles sont révélées
L'étrange et le merveilleux - voici nos demandes préférées des étudiants réservant l'hébergement cette année Nous avons tous été là. Vous savez, lorsque vous réservez un vol et essayez d'obtenir le meilleur siège dans l'avion. Ou lorsque vous réservez des billets de cinéma et essayez d'obtenir des places pas trop près de l'écran ... En savoir plus
UCAS compensation 2018 - Guide de survie
La compensation peut être un processus stressant pour beaucoup d'étudiants. Voici notre guide pour UCAS Clearing 2018, y compris ce que vous devez savoir et comment le traverser. Qu'est-ce que Clearing? La compensation fait partie du processus de demande du Service d'admission des universités et collèges (UCAS). C'est pour les étudiants qui ne détiennent pas d'offres pour ... En savoir plus
Comment postuler à l'université au Royaume-Uni via UCAS
Avec une foule d'universités figurant dans le top 100 du monde, choisir d'étudier dans le UK est non seulement un excellent moyen d'améliorer vos compétences en anglais, mais aussi une expérience fantastique dans certaines des institutions les plus prestigieuses. UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) est l'organisation centrale qui gère ... En savoir plus