Blog Posts tagged University

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Three Ways You Can Improve Your Personal Statement

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

There are many challenging elements to preparing your college application. For many students, though, writing a personal statement ranks as one of the most challenging. On a few sheets of paper, you must name your most likeable traits, past experiences, extracurricular activities, future plans, and ...

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Tips to Take Better Notes in Your Lecture Classes

by Sarah Adams

If you want to get more out of your study sessions, that means taking better lecture notes. Sometimes juggling attentive listening and coherent note-taking seems almost impossible, but with a little organizational guidance you may be surprised at what you can improve. Try these four tips to take bet...

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5 Ways to Cope With Saying Goodbye

by Christine Chadwick

Separation anxiety is not a far cry from what many parents experience when a child leaves for university. It's normal to feel ill at ease about a child moving away from home, no matter how far. Learn how to cope with saying goodbye by following these 5 steps:

1. Prepare him or her for the big day

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What Life Skills Do I Need Before University?

by Grace Dickins

Many students who head off to university for the first time have never before lived on their own, which can seem intimidating. There will probably be a lot of things that your parents did for you that you'll now have to do for yourself.

Before you head off to university, here are some life skills t...

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A levels: What next if you don’t go to University?

by Grace Dickins

Not everyone goes to university and whether you haven't got the grades or aren't sure what to do now you've finished school there are plenty of options. To help you reach a decision we have compiled a list of some alternatives.

Apprenticeships

If you already know what job you want to do and there ...

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