Over the course of many conversations with sixth form students, I realised that one of the things deterring them from taking a Gap Year was starting university a year late. For a lot of the people I spoke to, many were adamant that they were going to start the year with peers of their own […]
My UCAS Story
I thought it was about time I did a post talking about my UCAS experience, not just because I get asked about my application a lot by prospective students and younger students at my old school, but also because I think people will generally find it interesting. Believe it or not but I actually applied for a […]
12 Ways to De-Stress
In the past couple of weeks, saying I’m a little bit stressed out would definitely be an understatement. I’ve been rushing around like a headless chicken trying to buy and prepare the things I’ll need to take to university, organise my blog and my YouTube channel, socialise and catch up with friends, do my university prep […]
Brace Yourselves… Top tips to prepare for A-level results day
What is that I hear? Is someone knocking on the door? Can it be…? A-level results day has hurtled around the corner so fast I cannot believe it. Where did all the time go?! I finished my final exam seven weeks ago but the day which will decide my future has turned up at my door in […]
Eighteen
It’s strange to think that I’m no longer classed as a ‘child’ anymore. I’m now considered an adult which means I should act accordingly and behave maturely. That one day can change everything is almost surreal: you can legally do anything you want. (Although, let’s face it, how likely is it that your parents will 100% let […]
The Extended Project Qualification (AQA)
I thought I’d do a post on the EPQ qualification that many students in sixth form or college do since I’ve recently completed mine and thought I’d give my own opinions and talk through my whole process. 🙂 The Extended Project Qualification is a qualification aimed at sixth form students to develop and extend an […]
Thoughts #3
I will workout today. I will not waste my day on my laptop. I will get lots of valuable revision done. I tell myself these things everyday, and almost often than not, I don’t stick to them. Summer is fast approaching and I promised myself I would kick-start my ‘bikini bod’ regime (if you can […]