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by Andrew Alexander The views represented in this article are solely those of the author and may not be construed as in any way representative of…
September 24, 2020
Archaeology and Anthropology – affectionately known as “Arch and Anth” – is the study of human beings, from prehistory to the present day, from the…
September 24, 2020
Most education systems, particularly in the UK, tend towards ever-increasing specialisation. You should also read… 7 Common Study Problems and How to Deal with Them…
September 21, 2020
When you reach a level of English that your teachers describe as excellent, it’s not uncommon to find yourself on a sort of plateau, beyond…
September 20, 2020
Oxford has been graced by a number of Britain’s most famous writers over the centuries. Here’s what they had to say about the city. “I…
September 20, 2020
Here in the UK, we’re famous for our education system and for our historic schools. You should also read… 11 Famous British Schools in Fiction…
September 18, 2020
Going to university is a unique time in your life. You should also read… Student Food Through the Ages No Such Thing as a Stupid…
September 18, 2020
Conscientious students are always looking for ways to improve themselves, just as ambitious employees constantly strive to further their prospects of promotion. You should also…
September 16, 2020
While academic credentials are naturally of chief importance when you’re selecting the right boarding school for you, the surroundings in which you’re going to be…
September 15, 2020
The UK is a fantastic place to study, with numerous top universities and an abundance of interesting culture making it an attractive prospect for students…
September 15, 2020
In my opinion, two evils conspire to make revision-time miserable: the first is the stress of approaching exams, and the sense that there is an…
September 14, 2020
Everyone experiences difficulties with studying at one time or another, and overcoming these challenges is all part of the learning process, particularly when you have…
September 14, 2020
Many GCSE and A-level subjects are assessed in part by coursework in addition to exams, meaning that the mark you receive for coursework contributes to…
September 14, 2020
A huge number of native English speakers make frequent English slip-ups that bring on the wrath of the UK’s army of grammar pedants, and it’s…
September 14, 2020
About the Author Stephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching a PhD in Early Modern Academic Drama…
September 12, 2020
In the past 100 years, Britain has played a pivotal role in world history. You should also read… 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Oxford…
September 12, 2020
Rachel McCombie, a graduate of St John’s College, Oxford, shares actionable tips on taking your essays from “Good” to “Outstanding.” For ambitious students, essays are…
September 12, 2020
For many such students, each essay brings with it the challenge of making it that little bit better than the last one. The problem is…
September 11, 2020
It’s often said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. Given the fact that many of the words we use in English…
September 11, 2020
Whilst we have all heard a little about studying law at university, whether through family, friends or films, it is difficult to know what it…
September 11, 2020
