Having a wide range of literary terms and definitions in your toolkit can help you write strong and convincing essays, engage critically with literary texts, and squeeze even more enjoyment out of your favourite novels and poems! With this in mind, we’ve curated a...
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Literary Terms and Devices Made Simple: A High School Student’s Guide
Having a wide range of literary terms and definitions in your toolkit can help you write strong and convincing essays, engage critically with literary texts, and squeeze even more enjoyment out of your favourite novels and poems! With this...
How to Choose a Career Path: A Guide for High School Students
Choosing a career path is an important decision that can have long-lasting effects on your future professional fulfilment and enjoyment. For students aged 12-18, exploring career options early on can provide a solid foundation for making informed decisions. In...
What Will I Learn From an Academic Internship?
Academic internships are a great way to boost your practical skills and knowledge beyond the classroom, preparing you for university and your future career. Universities are looking for candidates with strong academic skills and relevant extracurricular experiences....
The Ultimate Guide to Applying to Oxbridge
Applying to the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge can seem really daunting. With a different application process to other UK universities, most applicants will be required to take a subject-specific entrance exam and attend an interview. This long –...
The Ultimate Guide to UCAS Applications for UK Universities
The UCAS applications process for UK universities can seem mysterious and daunting, but with thorough preparation and a firm understanding of the process, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goals! Our aim is to simplify the process, give some insights into...
3 Top Pre-University Essay Writing Contests 2024
What are essay writing contests? Essay writing contests provide a challenging – yet rewarding! – opportunity to advance beyond the school curriculum, delve further into a chosen subject, and gain invaluable experience to boost your university applications. These...
What Is a Collegiate University?
Applying to university can often seem overwhelming. For the majority of students, the application process is a new one, and it’s not uncommon to feel confused by the range of options available. In preparing for university, you might have encountered the term...
Working Out How You Work Best Before University
For lots of students, the jump between studying at school and studying at university can be daunting. One of the biggest jumps is that undergraduate students are expected to direct their own learning, manage their time effectively, and organise how and when they’re...
What’s the Difference Between a City and a Campus University?
Choosing between a city university and a campus university can seem like an easy choice for some, but for others it can be really daunting. If you’re struggling to choose, then this is the article for you! You’re probably already leaning towards one or the other, but...
A Day in the Life of an English Student at the University of Bristol
After three strange, testing, but most importantly rewarding years as an English student at the University of Bristol, I’ve just finished my degree. They’ve been testing years because, for every joyous celebration of a submitted piece of coursework there was a...
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