5 Reasons Why it’s a Good Idea to Get a Degree

Posted on April 13, 2017 by ether

If you’re in any doubt as to the benefits of getting a degree, and think the main point is to be able to put a couple of letters after your name, you may want to think again… Studies show there are many far reaching benefits of having a degree that are sustained throughout your whole […]

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Why You Should Base Your Target Grades on Your Ambition, Not Your Track Record

Posted on April 13, 2017 by ether

Academic coach Lucy Parsons explains why you shouldn’t let your predicted grades hold you back and to always work towards your ambitions. “You are not a robot. You’re a living, breathing human being. But you wouldn’t know it from the way that schools behave. They’re crazy about data; it’s like they’re running a factory full […]

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Studying is stressful – work experience is where the real learning happens

Posted on April 4, 2017 by ether

My first year of university was nothing short of catastrophic. I lost hours of sleep over feeling not clever enough, constantly weighing the option of dropping out against my lack of any plan B. I trudged through the university process, eventually finishing my first year – which was meant to be the “fun year” – […]

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