There’s so much to be gained from blogging. If only I had known earlier how valuable it would be to me personally, at school, and in my career.
Education
Great “Gifts” to Have As You Approach Adulthood
As you transition to adulthood, there’s definitely a change in what you find valuable. Thoughtful gifts and advice that help with this transition can be invaluable. What helped you transition to adulthood, whether gifts, values, or pieces of advice?
Making It On Your Own after Uni and Suceeding
The fear of making it on your own after college or university is real and quite honesty scary for many including myself but it can be done. Growing up I can honestly say that I had a mother who took care of my sister and me, provided for me like […]
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?
Creating a Strong Resume: The Basics
University is a great time to start building your resume if you haven’t already. As you get started, there’s a few basic things to keep in mind. In short, focus on the right job, right person, and use the right key words! Again, use the right key words!
Tips for writing a good personal statement
Getting into university is something that many of us dream of, but there are many obstacles and challenges to overcome before we can finally accept a place. One of the biggest of these is writing your personal statement. Indeed, if you’re somebody who is currently completing an access to higher […]
It’s never too late to find your true vocation
Back when I was at secondary school I had a careers interview. It sounds exciting doesn’t it? An interview where a group of experts sit down with you and tell you all of the different career paths that you could take. A world renowned scientist! A leading brain surgeon! An […]
Failing Doesn’t Make You A Failure
Failure is an inevitable part of life. Sooner or later, we’re all going to fail at something. But, it’s not our failures that define us. Imagine if that was the case- we would be a whole species of failures. I for one am so glad that that failing doesn’t make […]
The scariest time of my life
While thinking of some of the scariest times of my life, I thought about what I had overcome. I had overcome different challenges, and I have encountered moments where I didn’t know what to do. I have suffered from mental health problems and the loss of close friends and family, […]
What have I learnt from 2020?
2020 was a strange year that I think no one could have predicted. Lockdowns, social distancing, face masks, and working from home, last year has changed how we live our lives. What have I learnt from 2020? We are resilient. The world changed around us in a period of a […]
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