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Hello, welcome to our blog where you can read a selection of student guides from our extensive Know-how library.
Acing your CV
24th January 2020
Your CV is often the first thing about you that an employer will see. First impressions really do count; it’s essential you present a clear and professional CV so your application isn’t simply thrown onto the ‘no’ pile... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Anna Barker
24th January 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Anna about life as an Area Manager and the voluntary work she's involved with outside Unifrog... Read more >
China: an introduction
17th January 2020
China is the world’s third biggest country and the most densely populated. An estimated 1.4 billion people inhabit an area of 9.6 million km². If you decide to study there, you’ll be joining a thriving education system with a growing reputation... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Stephen Rodwell
17th January 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Stephen about life as the Unifrog Operations and Finance Lead and what he'd want if he was stranded on a desert island... Read more >
Get on the ladder: marketing, advertising and sales
10th January 2020
The marketing, advertising and sales sector is varied, creative, rewarding and highly competitive. This guide is packed with insider tips on how to get essential experience that will help you to stand out from the crowd... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Ben Mahoney
10th January 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Ben Mahoney about life as a Unifrog Area Manager and what his ideal weekend looks like... Read more >
Example Personal Statement: Medicine
7th January 2020
With this Personal Statement, I received interview offers from St George’s University of London, Keele, Hull and York Medical School and Exeter. I got admission offers from Exeter and St George’s... Read more >
An introduction to Yoga and Pilates
6th January 2020
Yoga and Pilates are two terms that you’ve most likely heard about. You probably associate them with incredible flexibility, man buns and green smoothies... Read more >
How to survive online university interviews
2nd January 2020
An increasing number of US colleges are adopting online interviews as part of their admissions process, with Oxbridge also offering online interviews to some international candidates... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Samar Shah
2nd January 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Samar Shah about life as the Unifrog Partner Success Team Leader and what she'd tell her schoolgirl self... Read more >
UK deferred entry: pros and cons
13th December 2019
‘Deferred entry’ refers to when a student delays their university place by a year, in order to take a gap year or pause their studies. You can apply for deferred entry when you first send off your UCAS form, or request it after you have received your offers... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Jacob Lovick
13th December 2019
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Jacob Lovick about the life of a Unifrog Account Manager and what people find most surprising about him... Read more >
Understanding the political spectrum
6th December 2019
You’ve probably heard the terms ‘left-wing’ and ‘right-wing’ before. A politician might be accused of being ‘too left-wing’, or a newspaper might be known as a ‘right-wing publication’... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Sophie Oulton
6th December 2019
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Sophie Oulton, our Area Manager for North London, Essex and Suffolk, about the culture at Unifrog and what her superpower would be! What does a day in the life of a Unifrog area manager look like? Normally an early start! I work with about 170 schools and colleges across North London, Essex and Suffolk, so I'm often up early to reach somewhere in time for a 9am meeting... Read more >
What does 'wider reading' mean?
29th November 2019
Many universities request evidence of ‘wider reading’ in Personal Statements without giving much clarity on what they are actually looking for. Here's our guide... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Nick Weir
29th November 2019
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Nick Weir, our Head of International Sales and Delivery, about what motivates him at Unifrog and which mountain is next on his climbing bucket list! Describe your role As Head of International Sales and Delivery, I'm responsible for looking after our international area managers... Read more >
How to decide on a career path: 6 tips
21st November 2019
The overwhelming number of possible careers can make deciding on a career path seem daunting. To simplify the process, we’ve come up with 6 tips for choosing a career that suits you... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Lizzie Brennan
21st November 2019
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Lizzie Brennan, our Data Manager, about all things data and being an Arsenal supporter! Describe your role as Data Manager at Unifrog As Data Manager, I help to maintain and update all of the information we have on our opportunity search tools, as well as researching and designing new tools to add to the platform... Read more >
Hate crime
15th November 2019
There’s evidence to suggest that crimes motivated by hate are on the rise. Such incidents can be devastating to the individuals and communities impacted... Read more >
Men and mental health
15th November 2019
According to the World Health Organisation, one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives... Read more >
What is critical thinking and why is it important?
15th November 2019
When you’re applying for higher education programmes, vocational studies, or job roles, you’ll often come across ‘critical thinking’ under the desired skills section... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Matt Jones
15th November 2019
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Matt Jones, Area Manager for north west England, north and mid Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man... Read more >
Big data
13th November 2019
The majority of us create massive amounts of data each day. The websites we visit, photos we upload to social media, destinations we navigate to on our phones, programmes we stream, and more, all leave behind a digital footprint... Read more >
Digital wellbeing: a quick guide to internet safety
13th November 2019
The internet is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Aside from providing us with an endless source of memes and cat videos, it has connected the world, transformed entertainment, and made our lives far more convenient... Read more >
The age of the ageing population
13th November 2019
One of the few certainties in life is that time passes. We are all older today than we were yesterday, and we’ll be older again tomorrow. Over the last few decades, modern science, medicine, and technology have helped people live longer than ever before... Read more >
Understanding homelessness in the UK
13th November 2019
When you think of homelessness, you probably think of the people you see living on the streets. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For every one person sleeping rough, there are another nine who are homeless and living in homeless hostels or other forms of temporary accommodation... Read more >
Fake news
12th November 2019
Fake news is a term that’s often thrown around, particularly in the wake of the 2016 US election. It’s a buzzword that’s often used to dismiss something a person disagrees with... Read more >
Where should you get your news from?
12th November 2019
Keeping up with current world affairs is useful for many reasons. You stay informed, have interesting things to talk about, and can make sure no embarrassing clips of you singing have made the headlines... Read more >
How to show respect towards people from other cultures
11th November 2019
One of the best things about people is that we’re all different. Each person you meet is their own individual self, complete with their own thoughts, opinions, and beliefs... Read more >
The Climate Crisis
11th November 2019
Planet Earth is our home and the only known place in the universe capable of supporting life. It’s a truly remarkable place for many reasons - the lush Amazon rainforest, the mighty Mount Everest, and, of course, the humble smartphone... Read more >