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Why Should I Go to College?

In my line of work teaching and helping students with their studies in a whole myriad of subjects in various institutions both in the UK and internationally for the best part of the last seven years, it is often interesting to ask students as to why they actually want to go to college. A whole […]

26 March 2019

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myntladmin

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Graduating From College – How to Prepare for Life After College

After a crazy graduation celebration, throwing the graduation caps into the air, you and your friends were gathering, drinking and saying goodbye to rushing assignments, exams and the lovely diet with cereal and baked beans. Seems like your future is so bright and shiny after graduation. However, for the ones having a clear plan, it’s […]

26 March 2019

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myntladmin

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Preparing for Further Education

It can be the most terrifying and off-putting time. However, you must prepare yourself accordingly. Further education is a great option for many people however many have to choose between continuing A-Levels or going to Tech. Others must choose an even further education to make their way to College and University. I’m currently preparing myself […]

10 July 2019

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Caterina Borsan

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Why Group Work at University Should Be Abolished #ThatsMyOpinion

I loved cracking on with a good project at university. I loved putting my organisation skills to work and seeing everything come together. What I didn’t love however, was group work. I’m sure I’m not the only one when I say that group work at university was well and truly the bain of my life. I always had some pretty strong opinions when it came to group work, but I always kept them under wraps.

30 September 2019

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Amy Jackson

Education

Lessons I Learned at University

In July this year, it was 6 years since I graduated from university. It feels weird to think that I’ve now been adulting for that long. When is it acceptable to stop calling yourself a graduate? Asking for a friend. Anyone who knows me will know that I did not enjoy university. Well, there were […]

07 November 2019

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Amy Jackson

Education

Why you should study abroad – my personal journey

My unexpected journey The idea came to my head a long time ago when I was still a student at a High School. I thought that it will be easy for me. My English is fine and all I wanted was to get out of my hometown, which is in the Czech Republic. So the […]

03 February 2020

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Tomas Oskera

Education

You can help break the stigma of mental health

More and more people are talking about mental health which is fantastic, not too long ago we were told to ‘stiffen that upper lip’ or worse yet, ‘man up’. These are two sayings that I despise, thankfully though people are opening up more and talking about their feelings and what is bothering them. However, there […]

04 February 2020

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Gayleen Hodson

Enterprise

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 published writer for many years, […]

22 March 2020

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Louise Daniel

Careers

A Letter To My Fresher Self

You’re about to embark on the next step of your journey through life. It’s going to be big. It’s going to be scary. It’s going to be harder than you could ever imagine. BUT…

16 August 2020

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Emily Carter

Education