Celebrities are doing their bit and so can you
We keep hearing how these are unprecedented times. And they are. It’s true that in times of crisis the human condition is laid bare. We are seeing the best and worst of our communities right now. Our key workers are on the front line working tirelessly to ensure our safety, […]
5 top tips for pro bloggers – let’s hear your voice
Getting your first blog out can seem daunting, but it’s not as difficult as it sounds. I had a burning desire to write for a living but I didn’t know how to go about it. I had something to say and didn’t know how to say it. After being a […]
Proud to be a social enterprise
We are proud to announce we are now a Community Interest Company. What is a Community Interest Company? A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a type of social enterprise. Our stated mission, known as a community interest statement lays out a clear definition of our aims and objectives. This means […]
Excelling in Challenging Classes
Have you ever had an extremely challenging class at University? Here’s some great tips and strategies for not just succeeding but excelling in them.
Friendships at University
First friends, new friends, all are so priceless to us at so many points in our life. How do you manage maintaining these relationships during times of great change in your life?
The anxiety merry-go-round. I want to get off!
When experiencing anxiety, the chest feels tight, shortening breath. Neck muscles tense, strain and lock, the throat feels closed and swallowing becomes a noticeable action. Some people also experience dizziness, fatigue, a burning sensation of the skin. Less energy results in less activity which in some, results in poorer circulation, […]
Saving money on a student budget
Hands down, I’m quite a bit on the conservative side when it comes to spending money (except when it comes to candles 😊). I was raised to be a saver and I’ve lived my life that way. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve reaped the benefits of being a saver. Having […]
Overcoming fear in tough times
I know there are probably going to be tons of advice out there not to panic with our world pandemic going on concerning the Corona Virus or COVID-19 and that may be easy to say but it seriously does disrupts our lives in ways we are not used to and […]
Navigating the New Flexible Teaching Techniques
Due to the Coronavirus, schools have quickly flexed to utilizing new educational methodologies to ensure that students continue to receive an education. How well are you adapting to these changes? What strategies can help?
TikTok – better than boredom
Two minute read by The Oracle I’m bored. I’ve been sent home from school and probably, like you, I’m self isolating (well, with my family). Not sure if I even have exams to do this summer and prom is out of the question. So far so scary. But worse than […]
Stay connected while social distancing
It’s a new world for many of us and with it comes a lot of changes and adjustments to our lifestyles. What are some ideas to make the most of it and how do we get through it? Stay Connected Isolation and boredom can quickly set in if we don’t […]
Identifying your career of choice
I was always so jealous of those kids that it seemed from birth knew exactly what they wanted to be when they grew up. Not everyone does. For some of us it takes time, patience and soul-searching to find that one special job. How did you know when you had found your career?
Get the best out of your life’s path
The mental focus it takes to live life can be overwhelming at times, thinking about my life, your life can be a daunting task, but know you are not alone. All to often we are taught to take certain roles and paths. I often I think about our belief systems, […]
It’s all getting a bit too much – what do I do?
“It’s all getting a bit too much! What do I do?” That’s a question I think a lot of us have asked recently. Bad news seems to be everywhere. At the moment, just 20 minutes of watching the news is enough to send people into a state of panic. The […]
Learning how to study is as important as studying
Like you, when I first attended University my biggest goal was to get good grades. I wanted to succeed at this new adventure, my first true adventure that I had struck out on my own to complete. Homework The first thing I learned was that there was going to be […]
Is texting the answer?
Texting is easy. Texting is quick. In one clean text we can get our message across and can move on to our next task. But are we really simply moving on or are we missing out?
Getting passed up for promotion is painful, but it’s the push you need
Being in the workforce for over twenty years, that’s right Twenty years you learn a lot about your career, not only in the means of who you are and who you want to become but those in your life who will stand in your way to success. Don’t ever let […]
I have never voted, today I will – here’s why
Living in the United States we are in an election year, one I feel it shape the future of our country for good or bad. For those reading this, you may be in a country like the U.S or the U.K. when you are faced with new leadership. I like […]
Put your phone down and say hello
How many times have you stepped into an elevator and not a single person, even the ones you know, have their heads down, phones on, and they never utter a single greeting to you? Have you ever gone to a restaurant and seen a table full of friends not talking […]
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