When you are at university you should never feel that you are alone. There are thousands of other young people in exactly the same situation as you, and sometimes you might need some advice from someone impartial. Your...
If you have moved away from home for college or university and you cannot get a room in Halls of Residence or you would prefer to privately rent, it pays to be organised and know how to go about renting a place from a...
An increasingly popular choice for students on gap years are the many sports-orientated holidays that are available. You will find a whole host of travel companies offering placements in countries worldwide, and no...
If you have chosen to move away from home to study you will need to arrange somewhere to live. The most popular option for first-time students is to move in to university Halls of Residence. These are housing...
A solicitor represents their clients in many issues of the law, from divorce to house purchase. However, don’t run away with the idea that there is the level of drama portrayed in many films where the solicitors are...
An increasingly popular area of career choice is within the IT industry, as we are producing generations of children who are born with handheld computer games in their hand, and who are born knowing how to use the...
If you are a student within the UK you may be entitled to help from the government with your fees and living costs. There are a variety of grants and loans available to people who are studying, and it is important that...
When going away to university it’s a good idea to open a student bank account. You will need a bank account for your student loan to be paid into as well as any other payments for part time work you undertake. Most high...
As you get older there are certain skills you should make sure you have gained that will really help you when you get into the world of work. Some of these skills are age restricted, such as getting your driving...
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...
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