December 2019

Studying abroad is becoming more popular nowadays. Nevertheless, it is always a dilemma when deciding whether one should embark on this journey or not. Indeed, studying abroad has obvious advantages, such as broadening one’s horizons, being exposed to better opportunities, and many more. However, do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages? For example being constantly away […]

The current research aimed to contribute to knowledge on the selfie by collating existing evidence and bringing in new findings on specific issues, which drew on interviews with ten students from the University of York.  The focus was predominantly on definitions and perceptions of selfies, and the motivations behind them, which were informed by personal

Studying chemistry was one of the most difficult, challenging and frustrating experiences of my life and yet it was also one of the most satisfying. A Chemistry degree requires one to be hardworking and dedicated, especially, if like me, you choose to do an integrated undergraduate master’s degree which also includes a study year abroad

In modern times, school’s primary responsibilities are varied and multi-faceted. Not only must they ensure every child matures academically and socially but there is also a significant demand on schools to produce respectable exam results; this performance is often the basis by which schools are measured. For independent schools – like my placement school for

  In secondary school, I was always told that what mattered the most for future success (like getting into a good university) was excelling on the standard exams. While this is undoubtedly important, now that I have successfully gotten a BA from an Ivy League university as well as an MA in my chosen field

Although many mainstream careers offer ‘safety and security’ (albeit debatable), the platform for personal and professional growth is quite often neglected especially for those working in a corporate environment. The new generation of professionals should take inspiration from their surroundings, trust themselves and pursue what they love. It is the option that scares you the most

Medicine is undoubtedly one of the most challenging fields to get into. You are currrently only permitted to put 4 UCAS options if you want to do Medicine, so what are you able to put in the 5th option? From past experience, most medics tend to put biomedical science in the 5th option because it is

For many Business Studies’ students, a major obstacle to achieving outstanding results can be how they construct and format their answers, particularly in essay-style questions. Quite often this can be improved greatly by relying on an adaptable format and structure that can be utilised to help in addressing exactly what the question is asking, as well

There are many common challenges parents face with their children when it comes to supporting them in their education. Some parents find the dynamics between them and their children mean that children get frustrated or do not respond well to them. This can often lead to tantrums and inability to cooperate. Here are some common

Studying electronic engineering has been one of the most enjoyable and challenging missions to pursue. If you are looking into studying any design course at university, you should beware that engineering is not an easy subject and there is a lot of work ranging from labs to class assessments. To study engineering, you should be