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The process of getting into medical school can be difficult and is often described as a series of hurdles. However, do not allow this to put you off from pursuing your passion in embarking on a career in medicine. It is advised that you view the initial process as an opportunity to learn more about […]

The common misconception that literature is a weak and exclusive art form is a statement that is too often agreed upon and one that needs addressing. This is because for many, the library shelves that are home to hundreds and thousands of works, appear to be inadvertently reserved for an elitist class and culture. Although,

Even as an English Literature graduate, there was a time when I could simply not get my head around Shakespeare. My earliest memory of studying Macbeth was for GCSE English. The lesson consisted of taking out my yellow highlighter and marking off a series of meaningless quotes and passages for my English teacher, who took

  As the pressure mounts on the next generation to have ‘practical’, ‘relevant’, and arguably more ‘vocational’ skills that will lead their paths down a clear career route, it’s left many young people disillusioned and concerned. It could be suggested that students now fear the pursuit of an arts or humanities subject, deeming subjects like

  In basic piano theory, Understanding how to play legato, non-legato, and staccato notes is one of the fundamental things that every pianist should know. In this article I will explain what legato, non-legato, and staccato means. Legato Legato is an Italian word which means “tied together”. Legato is a method of playing notes, which indicates

Working with a science tutor whilst studying science at school can be a great investment in many ways. Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers are growing at a greater rate than non-STEM careers, according to the US Department of Commerce. STEM fields are often seen as difficult, and few students are willing to take

The benefits of studying modern languages have been well known throughout the years. In fact, language learning has become so widely appreciated that almost anyone would agree on its status as an absolute must, and without a doubt, encourage you to endeavour taking language classes. Among such views in relation to the importance of language

Religious Studies is not particularly the most common subject choice amongst students applying for university, however, there are a powerhouse of benefits of doing so, if you have any remote interest in religion. “We ignore the global impact of religion, in my judgment, at our peril”-ex-U. S secretary of State John Kerry On the 8th

Sports has long remained a part of the education system, for recreation or in the national curriculum. Today the sports field is growing, and whilst many students join sports to have a hobby or for love of the sport, there are significant benefits from having these extracurricular activities. Here are a few ways that sports

  Just like doing activities that involve using both hemispheres of your brain, learning a new language not only provokes a physical brain expansion, but also stimulates the construction of new travel paths for the neurons, creating new connections, further developing your brain.   When you are learning a new language, you have more opportunities