Blog Posts tagged University

So You’ve Decided to do a Postgraduate Degree

The decision to take a postgraduate degree should not be made lightly. Once you are certain that you are going for the right reasons - because you need one for your desired professional field, it can improve your career by increasing earning potential and responsibilities, and satisfies your intelle...

6 Ways University is More Challenging than School

On the academic front, the move from school to university can be a challenging one, as there are significant differences. These differences include the level of study, long-term projects, working in groups and getting your work done.

The Level of Study

Although you learned a lot in school, every t...

3 Tips for Surviving Homesickness

For all the college or university planning you may have done, one thing you probably were not prepared for was homesickness. Many students are initially excited at the prospect of being on their own, but all it takes is one bad day to make you long for the comforts of home. However, there are some g...

Four Ways to Help Your Child Have a Successful Gap Year

You might be the parent of a student who wants to take a gap year before starting university. This can be a time of big change in their lives and there are some steps you can take as a parent to ensure your child has a successful gap year.

1. Provide Support

If your child is interested in taking a...

Three Ways You Can Improve Your Personal Statement

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 ...