You’ve opened that dreaded envelope. You now know the truth that it contains. You’ve got your AS level results. What should you do next? Whether you were over-joyed with the results, got just what you expected or are horribly disappointed there are several things you can (and should) do now. 1. Work out what worked […]
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You’ve opened that dreaded envelope. You now know the truth that it contains. You’ve got your AS level results. What should you do next? Whether you were over-joyed with the results, got just what you expected or are horribly disappointed there are several things you can (and should) do now. 1. Work out what worked […]
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This is what I’ve done so far this summer: Lived through tragedy and thwarted love Discovered (again) that sticking with difficult things is often very rewarding Grappled with ethical, religious and legal issues with a high court judge Embarked on a quest for freedom and women’s rights Learnt how to deal with rejection in a […]
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It was the summer of 1993. I was on an exchange trip in the south of France. The temperature was over 40 degrees. Everytime I stepped outside I broke into a sweat and my French was so poor I could hardly communicate with the people around me. But I had one salvation. It was a […]
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You’ve worked out what you want to study at university. You’re excited and relieved to have made that big decision. But now you’re faced with the prospect of writing your personal statement. Arghhhh! You’ve heard here and there that it’s a good idea to write about your work experience. But what work experience should you […]
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There will be many times in your life when you have to make an agonising decision. Often your head will be telling you to do one thing, while you heart is telling you to do another. Should you go with the seemingly sensible option, or should you go with the option that inspires you and […]
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There’s something nagging in your mind. It distracts you all day long. You can’t get to sleep at night. You can’t help but talk about it with your friends and family. You’re worrying. It’s sucking your energy out. You feel like you’re living on your nerves. You’re even concerned that you’re becoming boring to be […]
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Do you want to go to university? For many young ambitious people university is the next step on the road to achieving their hopes and dreams. But there’s a lot of confusion and a lack of understanding about how to stand out from the crowd when you apply. If you do this one thing it […]
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You’ve finished the day-to-day grind of taking your exams. You relish your freedom for a little bit. Maybe you allow yourself a few extra minutes in bed. Maybe you spend more time with your friends. Maybe you read more for pleasure. But soon your mind starts to turn to the future and that age-old question: […]
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Do you feel pressure from other people to do well in your exams? Maybe your parents are incredibly anxious about whether you’re studying enough. Maybe the teachers at school have piled on the pressure. Is there some outside influence heaping on the stress and making you feel like you have to get good grades for […]
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