Conventionally, tips on how to succeed in anything looks something like this: Work harder, get advice and get motivated. These tips certainly have its place, and undoubtedly these techniques can show you how to succeed in many areas of life. However, I am going to share with you the tools I personally used to succeed […]

Whenever your teacher tells you that you have to write an essay, it can fill a person with dread, the word itself is so daunting. You imagine having to write thousands of words, and that alone is enough to scare anyone. Having to do homework is hard enough without thinking of writing an extended piece

Applying to study Medicine is an exciting time for any potential doctor. Sending your UCAS application alone is already a mark of years of hard work and preparation, fantastic academic achievement, extensive work experience and most importantly a commitment to a lifetime of study and progression in one of the most rewarding professions to date.

  One of the most common weaknesses in essays is their structure. A student will often have thoughtful observations and good ideas but are let down by not being able to lay out these thoughts out in a cohesive manner.   A lot of focus in essay writing is based on guiding students through the different

Healthy body, healthy mind. We’ve all heard it and we all try to accomplish it, but given the pressures students, and parents, are under something tends to give. Ensuring that we get enough exercise, eat well, sleep well, and have some time to just relax or spend time with friends, along with completing studies or

It can sometimes be challenging when producing a quality English literature essay. Often times students struggle to find a starting point and write cohesively. Here are some top tips on how to successfully write an essay for your English Literature exam: 1. Make your research personal, creative and imaginative Whatever your subject, whatever your task

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