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View all PostsThe Importance of Work Experience
When applying for jobs after graduating you quickly realise that having a degree is not the only aspect employers look for, they also place a high value on graduates having work experience. Evidence shows that newly graduates with work experience ...
26 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 579 ViewsQuick reminder for international students moving to the UK
Before arriving in the UK there are a number things to think about and important decisions must be made. You must be clear on what options are available to you, what you want from your accommodation, what you need, what you can afford and what wou...
26 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 517 ViewsStress at university
The feeling of being under too much pressure leads to stress, this happens when an individual feels unable to cope with any task at work, university etc. Unfortunately many of life’s demands can cause stress which can distract you from sorti...
26 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 605 ViewsStudy Tips
Study Tips Everyone studies in a different way. Some people learn by doing, where as others learn from drawing pictures or writing things out multiple times. Therefore, not all of the following tips will work for everyone. You should find out w...
25 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 561 ViewsAdmission Tests
Admission Tests An admissions test is an unseen, written test taken as part of the application process. It helps universities to determine if you have the right skills and knowledge to be able to successfully complete a course. They are general...
25 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 623 ViewsUniversity Interviews
Once you have submitted your application, you’ll need to wait for a response. Some universities will give you an offer based solely on your application and what you wrote in your personal statement. However, the more popular and competitive ...
25 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 515 ViewsHow to Write a Personal Statement
A personal statement is a piece of writing, no longer than 4000 characters or 47 lines (which ever comes first) including blank lines/spaces, which are sent to universities along with your application. Your aim, when writing a personal statement, ...
25 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 677 ViewsHow to Choose the Right University and Course
You have decided you want to go to university, but where do you go and what do you study? What is best for you? Finding out the answer to these questions often take a lot of research and time. Below are some steps you should take in choosing the r...
25 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 564 ViewsFinancial Support for International Students
Congratulations! You likely have a place at university. If not, then you are thoroughly researching, which is great. Either way, you want to know what financial support is available for international students. The harsh truth is very little. As pa...
25 Jun 2019 | Abroad Studies 586 ViewsClearing
What is clearing? Clearing is a university application service for undergraduate applicants who didn’t receive any offers, declined all of their offers, didn’t meet the conditions for their chosen course or haven’t yet applied...
25 Jun 2019 | Student Blog 530 Views