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UK deferred entry: pros and cons
6th 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 >
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! 1... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
The importance of democracy
11th November 2019
Governments, systems of groups or people who organise communities, have existed for at least 5,000 years. Throughout history, we’ve seen many approaches to running civilisations... Read more >
The plastic crisis
11th November 2019
We take plastic for granted - but it’s only really existed as we know it for the last 70 years. In this short amount of time, it’s changed the way we live - the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the products we have in our homes... Read more >
What are MOOCs and why should you take one?
23rd October 2019
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 >
Study in the US: how to determine your ‘fit’
18th October 2019
As you start to familiarise yourself with the U.S college admissions process, you will start to notice that each college’s admissions page will refer to their admissions process being “holistic”... Read more >
A guide to work experience
17th October 2019
Work experience is valuable for all students. It gives an insight into a professional field, and can also look impressive on a CV and Personal Statement... Read more >
Why study in the Netherlands?
11th October 2019
From it's low tuition fees to it's creative culture, there are lots of reasons why studying in the Netherlands may be just right for you.. Read more >
Student life in Germany
10th October 2019
Whether you want to do a full-time degree or just get out to the continent on a year abroad, Germany - named the most attractive destination for international students in a recent Study... Read more >
Applying to the US: a UK student's perspective
10th October 2019
I am a student from Cambridgeshire, UK. I applied to Harvard, Princeton, Amherst and Georgetown in the academic year 2016/17. .. Read more >
Coping with stress
10th October 2019
With all the added pressure that comes hand in hand with being a teenager or 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 >
Why study in Japan?
10th October 2019
In recent years, Japan has been making real efforts to attract more international students to the country. The government’s 300,000 foreign student plan is aimed at bringing in at least that many students by the year 2020... Read more >
Ask an expert: Interactions tool & Gatsby Benchmarks
4th October 2019
An interview with Unifrog Area Manager and Gatsby Champion, Charley Fowler What is the Unifrog interactions tool? The Unifrog Interactions tool is a tool for both students and teachers... Read more >