Year: 2020
Oxbridge mythbusters
17th September 2020
There are a bunch of false myths surrounding Oxford and Cambridge which can often put people off from applying. Here we bust 5 common misconceptions about applying to, and being a student at Oxbridge... Read more >
US Liberal Arts Colleges
17th September 2020
The US liberal arts system represents a unique approach to higher learning. It stresses the individuality of the student, prioritizing their academic interests and specific needs, and provides them with a community-oriented culture in which to develop as learners and doers... Read more >
Study in Germany: the 5-step application process
16th September 2020
Applying to study abroad can be daunting, but the best way to guarantee a successful application is to get organised. These five steps will guide you through the entire process... Read more >
Apprenticeships in Wales: entry requirements and structure
16th September 2020
In Wales, there are four different levels of apprenticeship. The one you choose will depend on your previous experience and qualifications. This guide will take you through each level - the entry requirements, equivalent qualifications, and future prospects - to help you decide which one is right for you... Read more >
How to write a winning cover letter
16th September 2020
Find out how to write the perfect cover letter... .. Read more >
Five areas in your life where you can reduce your carbon footprint
16th September 2020
Just about everything you do contributes to your carbon footprint - from watching TV to eating a sandwich. It’s the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by your activities and lifestyle, which means anything that requires energy will add to it... Read more >
Understanding the political spectrum
16th September 2020
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: Charley Fowler
14th September 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Charley Fowler about how her background in teaching helps her in her role as a Unifrog Area Manager... Read more >
Oxbridge Personal Statement
11th September 2020
Writing a great Personal Statement is a prime opportunity to showcase yourself and stand out from the crowd. What Oxbridge looks for is a little different from other universities, so here are some tips to help you write a standout Oxbridge Personal Statement... Read more >
The US Ivy League: an overview
10th September 2020
8 universities make up the Ivy League. Their reputation for excellence and privilege spreads across the globe. Here's what you need to know... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Jen Carter
7th September 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Jen about her role as a Unifrog Account Manager and the advice she would give to her 17-year old self... Read more >
What to do if someone you know is having thoughts of suicide
4th September 2020
According to the mental health charity Mind, around one in five of us experiences thoughts of suicide at some point during our lifetime. If you’re worried that someone you know is thinking about ending their life, the best thing you can do is direct them to support... Read more >
Thoughts of suicide: how to access support
4th September 2020
If you’re having thoughts about ending your life, no matter how fleeting they might be, it’s extremely important that you seek support. This guide will help you to do that... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Farhana Somani
31st August 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Farhana about her role as International Area Manager for Asia and what she misses about life in London... Read more >
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 tips for making the most of your gap year... 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: seven tips
15th June 2020
In order to get a place on the STEM course of your dreams, you’ll need to demonstrate the right skills. Use this guide to find out how. .. 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 >
Faces behind the frog: Greg Brown
27th February 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Greg about his role as an International Area Manager and life in Copenhagen... Read more >
5 delicious recipes for students
25th February 2020
Everyone can cook, even those who think they can’t. It takes a little practice, and there might be a few culinary disasters along the way, but soon you’ll be inviting everyone round for dinner... Read more >
UK Medicine: the 5 steps to getting in
24th February 2020
Successful applicants will have been preparing their application up to 2 years in advance of the UCAS admissions cycle. The long process is necessary in order to ensure that successful applicants are the right calibre to become future doctors... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Vikki Garner
24th February 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Vikki about life as our Head of Account Management and her previous experience as a teacher... Read more >
Why study in Japan?
10th February 2020
In recent years, Japan has been making a real effort to attract more international students. The government’s 300,000 foreign student plan aimed to bring in at least that many students by 2020 (a target it has easily surpassed)... Read more >
Understanding homelessness in the UK
7th February 2020
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 >
Faces behind the frog: Mitch Purnell
7th February 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Mitch about life as an Area Manager and why he decided to work for Unifrog... Read more >
Why study in Hong Kong?
3rd February 2020
According to a UNESCO report, Hong Kong attracts over 30,000 international students each year. We’ve taken a look at some of the features that make Hong Kong such an attractive place to study... Read more >
UK apprenticeships: how much will I earn?
31st January 2020
Unlike a university degree, you won’t need to pay any tuition fees for an apprenticeship, and in fact you’ll earn a wage. This guide aims to help you figure out how much you could earn, and whether an apprenticeship is the right financial choice for you... Read more >
Faces behind the frog: Jacqui Hogan
31st January 2020
As part of our 'Faces behind the frog' blog post series, we talk to Jacqui about life as an Account Manager and why working for a social enterprise is important to her... Read more >
Degree apprenticeships explained
29th January 2020
Launched in the UK in 2015, degree apprenticeships allow you to earn a bachelor’s- or master’s-level qualification through a combination of work and study... Read more >
A guide to work experience
28th January 2020
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 >
An introduction to apprenticeships
27th January 2020
According to data from the UK Parliament, there were more than 740,000 people participating in an apprenticeship in 2018/19. But what are apprenticeships and who can apply? This guide will help you get to grips with the basics... 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
If you choose to work or study in China, you’ll want to brush up on your knowledge of its history, politics and culture. We take a look at the essential information you need to know before moving there... 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 probably already heard of. You may think they're not for you, but they can have benefits to both your physical and mental health, and can be done from the comfort of your own home... 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 >
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