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Coping with change: how to make friends at a new school or college
11th August 2020
Moving to a new school or college brings plenty of chances to start fresh, take exciting opportunities, and meet new people. Although it can sometimes be a little daunting going into a new environment, before long, you’ll feel like part of the furniture (although not literally, we hope)... Read more >
Writing like a boss: the Personal Statement
9th July 2020
In most cases, the Personal Statement is a candidate’s only chance to describe in their own words their passion for and ability in the subject for which they are applying... Read more >
An anti-racist resource list II
6th July 2020
Black author and activist James Baldwin wrote, ‘not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced’. Start your anti-racist journey, or gain some new insights with this list of resources that centre on issues of racial justice... Read more >
What it means to be a global citizen
6th July 2020
Global citizenship is the idea that your identity goes beyond where you grew up - instead, every person is a valuable member of a worldwide community. In this guide, we explain what it means to be a global citizen and how to make a real impact on the issues that matter to you... Read more >
Coping with stress
26th June 2020
With all the added pressure that comes with being a young adult, it isn’t surprising that so many suffer from stress. But that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily normal or healthy; in fact, the most recent Stress in America report found that American teens report stress levels higher than what they believe is healthy... Read more >
Gap years
23rd June 2020
A gap year is an incredible opportunity to explore, save money and learn new skills, but only if you make use of your time effectively. Here are 5 tip.. Read more >
College, apprenticeship or university?
22nd June 2020
Confused about which path to take? College, apprenticeship and uni courses each offer something very different. Read on to find the best fit for you..... Read more >
Case study: Director of Admissions at the University of Bath
21st June 2020
We spoke to Mike Nicholson, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Bath, about the key things for students to consider when making decisions about university... Read more >
The history of Pride
20th June 2020
June is Pride month. Pride is a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ lives, history and culture. As we come to the end of Pride 2020, this guide reflects on the origins of the movement, and considers how the history of Pride can help shape how we celebrate in the present... Read more >
UK deferred entry: pros and cons
17th June 2020
Deferred entry is when you delay your university place by a year, in order to take a gap year or pause your 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 >
Getting in for STEM: 6 tips
15th June 2020
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) graduates are some of the most sought after by employers in the industrial and corporate world... Read more >
An anti-racist resource list I
5th June 2020
As American political activist, Angela Davis wrote: "In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist." It’s important that we all educate ourselves on what it means to be actively anti-racist so that we can all play our part in the global fight against racism... Read more >
What is critical thinking and why is it important?
1st June 2020
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 >
Case study: using Unifrog for reference writing
31st May 2020
We spoke to Gordon Neighbour, Head of Careers and Subject Lead for Geology and Computing & IT at Torquay Girls' Grammar School, for his advice for other schools using Unifrog for reference writing... Read more >
Coping with anxiety
22nd May 2020
Anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, wealth or background. Recent research suggests that as many as 1 in 6 young people will experience an anxiety condition at some point in their lives, which means that up to 5 people in your class might be living with anxiety... Read more >
How to improve your sleep patterns
21st May 2020
Young adults need to sleep for around 7-9 hours each night. However, deadlines, early work shifts and nights out can all detract from both the quality and quantity of sleep you get... Read more >
An introduction to Mindfulness
19th May 2020
Life can be hectic, especially during busy times or times of uncertainty. All of us have things that occupy our time and headspace, and at times it can feel overwhelming... Read more >
Coping with social media addiction
18th May 2020
How often do you reach for your phone to check something, only to realise you’ve ended up on Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook without even meaning to? Social media is an incredible thing, but if you feel like it’s starting to have a negative impact on your life, it’s time to take action... Read more >
Coping with online bullying
11th May 2020
Cyberbullying can be a horrific experience for the victim, who might feel as though there’s nothing they can do to escape it. It’s also more popular than you might think - in a recent survey by Ditch the Label, 47% of young people who took the survey had received nasty profile comments and 62% had been sent nasty private messages via smartphone apps... Read more >
Distance learning case studies: a home-schooler parent's perspective II
10th May 2020
We spoke to John, one of our Area Managers, about his experience home-schooling his own children. How long did you home-school your children for? We home-schooled our two children for a year while my wife went back to work following the 2008 financial crash, and would have done it for longer if circumstances allowed... Read more >
Distance learning case studies: a careers professional's perspective
30th April 2020
We spoke to Janet Colledge, Chief Education Consultant at Outstanding Careers and also Education Director of National Careers Week, for her expert advice on how to make sure students continue to receive one-to-one careers guidance while schools are closed... Read more >
Distance learning case studies: a home-schooler parent's perspective
26th April 2020
We spoke to Allan, a parent who has home-schooled his two children since they started school. What’s the main thing you've learnt home-schooling your children? Patience :) You don't need to be a genius to home-school... Read more >
Holland Codes
20th April 2020
John Holland started working on his theory of vocational choices in the 50s, culminating in his career-defining work, The Holland Occupational Themes... Read more >
Distance learning case studies: a parent's perspective II
19th April 2020
Farhana, our International Area Manager for Asia, spoke to Sarah about her experience home-schooling in Hong Kong for the first time. Her children’s school have been using Google hangouts for their lessons... Read more >
What are MOOCs and why should you take one?
30th March 2020
MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course. This term captures a huge range of courses that cover all kinds of topics. They’re super useful for boosting your knowledge or helping you get to grips with a new subject, but they can also impress during your uni, apprenticeship or job application process... Read more >
Distance learning case studies: a Hong Kong parent's perspective
29th March 2020
Farhana, our International Area Manager for Asia spoke to Kaytie Harding, a Primary Music Specialist in Hong Kong. Kaytie is currently in her eighth week of home-schooling her daughter who is in Year 8 and has some tips for parents new to home-schooling... Read more >
Coping with change
23rd March 2020
Change can be a daunting prospect, and many of us aren't sure how to deal with it. Here's some excellent tips on how to face change head-on... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Kim Anderson
16th March 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Kim about her role as an Area Manager and what Unifrog was like way back in 2015... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Simran Pooni
6th March 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Simran about her role as New Business Lead and what she's been ticking off her bucket list... Read more >
Get on the ladder: engineering
27th February 2020
If you’re fascinated by how things work and you love to solve problems, a career in Engineering could be perfect for you. As with any career, though, you’ll need relevant skills and experience to stand out from the crowd and land your dream job... Read more >
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