You may be eager to get away from home and begin your new student life, but remember that you will also need to think about your safety and wellbeing while there. The temptation to go out and drink alcohol will be very...
Okay, so you have school based work experience. However, this is just one week long, and there are several issues that could have occurred: you may not get the position you wanted, you may not enjoy the week and wish...
If you enjoy playing sports you will find a lot of opportunities to join various different teams when you go to university. Most universities offer activities in many different sports. Football, Rugby, Hockey...
In order to have a job whilst you are still at school you must comply with the working regulations for children of school age. These regulations include getting a work permit signed by both the employer and your parents...
If you are studying for an exam or an essay and you feel that you are unable to complete the work due to outside influences you may be able to apply for extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances can be...
Revision is key no matter what level you are going to be working at, and certainly your biggest experience of revision is going to be your GCSE exams, so you need to decide how you are going to discipline yourself to...
When making your application to university perhaps the most important part is the personal statement. This section gives you the opportunity to really sell yourself and show admissions why you are suitable for the...
Once you have got your head around the fact that revision time is for revision and not for daytime television or the internet, you need to devise your own tactics and find some methods that work for you. There are a few...
If a career in the armed forces appeals to you, you may want to consider the RAF (Royal Air Force) as they have a wide range of roles, and you will have the chance to learn to pilot various forms of aircraft. In a war...
Although it may be the last thing on your mind, working a few hours a week on top of your studies can make a big difference to your wallet. If you are interested in getting a part time job your first port of call should...
While you are considering what to do when you finish school, you may come across the organisation ‘National Union of Students’ (NUS). So what is it that they do exactly. The NUS is the representative body of 95% of the...
Backpacking holidays will naturally require you to bring more items than if you were just off on a beach holiday. Having a list of what you need to pack will be indispensible, and knowing what to expect in the different...
So you have decided what course to study at university; the next question is should you choose a university far away from home and move out of mum and dad’s, or should you stay and choose a university locally. There are...
Education is one of the most deprived areas in under developed countries and there is always a need for teachers in many locations in Asia, Africa and South America. Many young people with experience in education use...
A police officer needs to be physically fit, calm under pressure and able to deal with fairly nasty situations. There are many branches of the police that you can progress to. However, all police start in the same way;...
A good tradesman will never be short of work, and a plumber is no exception. People will always have water leaks, pipes to fix, boilers to install and service, new houses being built, and lots more. A good plumber is...
For young travellers looking to take in the sights of South America, volunteering has become an increasingly attractive option. Not only does it give people the opportunity to help communities, but it is also a great...
When starting university you may find that you need to stretch your finances that little bit further than before. Although some choose to work alongside their studies, many students do not have time and will have to...
Throughout the UK the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IPD) is being offered to young people who would like to study a range of subjects in detail from an academic perspective. The course is an internationally...
Nearly all countries will require that each visitor has a valid passport, even young children who were once able to be named on the passport of their parent or guardian. However, if you are travelling separately you...
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