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What is it like to study a one-year Diploma in Communication?
8th February 2024
Aastha completed a one-year Diploma in Communication before transitioning to the second year of an undergraduate degree. Here, she tells us how a diploma is different to an undergraduate degree, what it’s like to study communication, and her plans for the future... Read more >
An apprenticeship in assurance: What it's really like
1st February 2024
Mollie is completing a business apprenticeship in assurance at EY, where she is also studying for the ACA Chartered Accountant qualification. She knew quite early on that she wanted a career in finance but wasn’t sure about going to the traditional university pathway... Read more >
10 years of Unifrog
6th November 2023
From humble beginnings as a simple tool to help students choose universities for UCAS and compare apprenticeships, to becoming the universal destinations platform , Unifrog has come a long way in 10 years... Read more >
How work experience benefits students – and how Unifrog's Placements tool can help
30th August 2023
Taking up a placement (aka work experience, or WEX) can be a life-changing process for students, helping to shape their future pathways. Placements give students a glimpse of what their day-to-day lives might look like when they leave school... Read more >
Step Up Expo: Over 5,000 students get support with their next steps
14th July 2023
This summer, Unifrog was headline partner at the UK's first expo for teens' education, careers, and life choices, hosted by the Evening Standard. The first UK event of its kind, Step Up Expo saw over 7,000 attendees, including teachers, parents and caregivers, and over 5,000 students flock to Olympia London to learn about the range of opportunities out there: post-16 and post-18... Read more >
Subject profile: Law and legal studies
12th July 2023
Law combines the academic study of legal theory with its application to real-life scenarios. In this guide, we share some of the topics you’ll learn about, how to get in, and what a typical week on a law degree might look like... Read more >
How do I prepare for Clearing and results day?
3rd July 2023
Unifrog’s Clearing tool is live from 5 July! Get ready for UK results day on 17 August by exploring the tool now and shortlisting the courses you’re interested in... Read more >
Managing sensory overload
26th June 2023
Some people can experience sensory overload which is caused by an excessive amount of sensory input. In this guide, you’ll learn what sensory overload is, the causes and symptoms of it, and how to prevent and manage it... Read more >
Preparing for UK uni open days
21st June 2023
Open days are possibly the best way to get a real feel for the universities on your shortlist. These seven tips will help you to get the most out of them... Read more >
Understanding autism
8th May 2023
If you’ve recently made an autistic friend, or have heard about someone who was diagnosed with autism, you might be curious about what it really is. There are lots of depictions of autism in films and on television, but very few of them are particularly accurate... Read more >
Understanding key concepts in the discussion about racism
1st May 2023
Understanding racism is the first step toward fighting against it. This guide outlines six key concepts concerning racism and racial inequality... Read more >
Career profile: acoustics engineer
1st April 2023
Acoustics engineers are experts on how to control noise and vibrations. For example they might work on how to reduce the noise and vibrations experienced by people inside a building, or when using tools like hairdryers or heavy machinery... Read more >
Career profile: firefighter
25th March 2023
Firefighters rescue people and buildings from fires and other dangerous situations, and advise on preventing fires. In this guide we talk you through the entry requirements, key skills, and a typical career pathway for a firefighter... Read more >
An overview of the Unifrog platform
16th March 2023
On Unifrog, teachers and students have different types of accounts, and can do different things. This guide explains who can do what! Open the platform map as a pdf here ... Read more >
Career profile: sales manager
10th March 2023
Sales managers (sometimes called ‘account managers’) are responsible for a team of sales representatives (‘reps’) that sell a particular product or type of product... Read more >
Autism at a UK university: one student's story
3rd March 2023
Lina, a Financial Analyst and an Economics and Accounting graduate from Brunel University, tells us about her experience of going to university as a person with autism... Read more >
Goal-setting: how to set good goals
1st March 2023
Being able to set and achieve goals is helpful for all sorts of things: from your personal life, to your studies, to your career. In this guide we give you some pro tips on how to set great goals... Read more >
What does 'wider reading' mean?
22nd February 2023
Some universities request evidence of ‘wider reading’ in Personal Statements without giving much clarity on what they are actually looking for. Use this guide to find out what counts as wider reading, and how to get started... Read more >
How to write the perfect resume
17th February 2023
Resumes are commonly used in the US, Canada, and Australia. They’re often shorter than CVs, and are one of the most important factors in determining whether you secure a job interview... Read more >
How to write your Personal Statement like a boss
12th October 2021
The Personal Statement is your chance to demonstrate that you’d be an excellent student for the courses you’re applying to. It can seem like a big task though with no clear starting point and an odd request to ‘show off’... Read more >
How to manage your free time
27th September 2021
Free time gives you a break from some of the pressures of everyday life so you can get stuck into doing the things you love the most, but it's easy to use it to lounge around not doing very much at all... Read more >
How to create a revision timetable
27th September 2021
When exams are looming at school or in the workplace, revision is a key way to help you prepare. Making sure you create a realistic timetable around your existing workload can help you minimise stress and maximise your chance of acing your exams... Read more >
Contextual offers: getting the bigger picture
15th October 2020
Contextual offers are those made when universities take into account your personal circumstances when considering your application. For example, if you’ve attended a school with low progression rates to higher education, access schemes and alternative offers may be available to help you get into university... Read more >
Understanding the political spectrum
8th October 2020
You may have 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 >
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 >
Why you should take a MOOC
30th March 2020
MOOCs are a great way to learn something new, boost your knowledge, and impress on your applications. But what are MOOCs and how can you get the best out of them? This guide sets out everything you need to know about MOOCs... Read more >
For students: a guide to placements/work experience
28th January 2020
Work experience helps you learn about the industries you’re interested in, and gives you meaty things to write about in future applications. For some sectors - education, for example - admissions and recruiting staff will 100% expect to see relevant work experience when you apply... Read more >
Understanding the plastic crisis
11th November 2019
Plastic is an integral part of our lives, but it’s only existed as we know it for the last 70 years. In this short amount of time, it’s changed the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the products we have in our homes... Read more >
Six myths about climate change
10th August 2019
With climate change appearing in the media so often, there are a number of conflicting claims around what it is and the best way to tackle it. This guide will take you through some of the most common myths surrounding climate change and explain why they’re untrue... Read more >
How to survive university halls
24th June 2019
Student housing is its own unique experience. Even if you boarded during school, there’s really nothing like your first year at university! This guide offers some ways to make sure it’s all smooth sailing... Read more >
Study in the UK: Sorting your accommodation
24th June 2019
One of the most exciting things about going to study at university is living in a new place. You get the chance to have your own space, and meet some new people too! Here’s what you need to know to get settled... Read more >
How to ace your job or apprenticeship interviews
3rd June 2019
Got a job or apprenticeship interview coming up? No worries - follow this guide and you’ll leave everyone impressed. .. Read more >
Revision techniques: how to ace revision
1st April 2019
Exams are an unavoidable part of school life and beyond. With the right prep, you can minimise the stress and reach your full potential. To help you on your way to exam success, we’ve outlined some great advice (if we do say so ourselves) on how to ace revision... Read more >
How to work out your take-home pay in the UK
11th February 2019
For many people, the first pay check can be a bit surprising. In the UK, things like income tax, national insurance and student loans will come directly out of your wage before the money hits your bank account... Read more >
UK Medicine interviews: overview
30th October 2018
When applying for Medicine, interviews can seem like a pretty intimidating process. Making sure you are well-prepared beforehand can put you at ease. This guide will give you an overview of the three main types of Medicine interviews, along with some helpful tips on how to prepare and how to impress on the day itself... Read more >
An Oxford University interview experience
9th October 2018
Anna Sykes is a British student who is currently in her first year studying English Literature at the University of York. Here, she gives some useful insights into her Oxford University application experience... Read more >
Disclosing your disability to a UK university
19th September 2018
The decision on whether or not to disclose a disability to a university is a personal one with a number of factors to consider. We’ve answered some of the most common questions about disclosure, so you can make the decision that works for you... Read more >
Five great reasons to study at a US liberal arts college
20th August 2018
Elias van Emmerick is a Belgian student who completed his IB at 16 and is a rising sophomore at Pomona College in California - Forbes’ #1 Liberal Arts College in 2017... Read more >
UK university open day checklist
18th June 2018
You can travel a long way to an open day. Doing just a little preparation in advance can make your trip more worthwhile, and can make it more likely that you'll end up choosing the best course for you... Read more >
How to succeed in your Medicine MMI Interview
8th December 2016
Have a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) coming up? The Medic Portal , officially partnered with the Royal Society of Medicine, advises hundreds of schools and thousands of medical school applicants, and has provided some top tips on preparing for your MMI... Read more >
Writing your Personal Statement for medicine
30th June 2015
Following on from last month’s post on selecting medical schools, this month we are focusing on how to craft the perfect Personal Statement. Insight First and foremost, students must demonstrate, both in their Personal Statement and throughout their interview process, that they have a strong insight into the profession of medicine... Read more >
For and against: artificial intelligence (AI)
12th May 2015
In 1965, philosophy professor Hubert Dreyfus criticised AI for its limited uses, pointing out that computers couldn’t even play a decent game of chess... Read more >
How do you choose your medical schools?
11th May 2015
Following on from our first blog last month outlining the application process, this month we are going to focus on one of the key components of UCAS, namely selecting four medical schools... Read more >
What to know about the medical school application process
12th April 2015
The Medic Portal (TMP) provides expert advice for students, teachers and parents facing the tricky, and ever-changing, medical school application process... Read more >
Interview with Eugene: why I chose an apprenticeship
11th May 2014
Good afternoon Eugene, could you tell us a bit about yourself? Good afternoon! I used to study IT and business at a college in London and today I am doing an apprenticeship at Sir Plus, an e-commerce website for quality British clothing... Read more >