I want my son to apply to Oxbridge, even if he doesn't get in
My son is put off by the myths and reputation of Oxbridge, but I think he should give it a go and apply anywayLast week my 16-year-old dragged his long legs through the front door looking totally fed...
View ArticleHow to write a personal statement for sociology
Whether it's by doing a job at McDonalds or volunteering to work in your community, show how your life has given you an interest in sociologyFrom social inequality and crime, to culture and the media,...
View ArticleArty students do get jobs if they pick the right course
Dream of a creative career in film or television? You need a course that leads to a job here's how to find oneIt's probably not what your parents or teachers told you but now is a good time to pursue a...
View ArticleWhat I've learned from studying abroad
A student blogger shares his experience of picking up a language and getting to grips with a different cultureI'm 19 and I recently moved to Belgium for my first year of university, studying chemistry...
View ArticleIs London really the best UK city for students?
I could have gone to a campus university, but I chose the independence that London had to offer. Was it the right decision?Out of the five universities I applied to: Cambridge, University College...
View ArticleDo unconditional university offers make A-levels pointless?
Even though I know I'm going to university I'm still motivated to revise, just without the pressure, writes a student bloggerIn January, 5 months before I would sit my A-levels, I received an...
View ArticleChoosing where to study needn't be a minefield | Lucy Tobin
From staff-student ratios to chances of finding a job, this year's guide has all the information you need to pick a course. Here Lucy Tobin asks current students about what else to look out for Use the...
View ArticleDo university prospectuses mislead students?
Inaccuracies in university prospectuses have led to concern that students aren't getting the information they needLooking for a course at uni? Consult the Guardian University Guide 2015"I challenge you...
View ArticleGuardian University Guide 2015: who came top for employability?
Imperial College and the Royal Academy of Music top the list for graduate opportunities according to the Guardian University Guide Read more about how to ensure you'll get a job after uniIn case you...
View ArticleIs flexible study the future for universities?
Students increasingly want their courses to move in step with the demands of the modern economy, so how can universities introduce more flexible structures while maintaining standards?For a brief...
View ArticleTop universities shouldn't discriminate against 'soft' A-level subjects
I'm studying subjects that are discouraged by elite universities it's time they stopped discriminatingWant to write a blog? Read our guidelines hereI study sociology, media, English language and maths:...
View ArticleWorrying about your child when they leave home is part of letting go
Will they make friends and will they eat properly? Here's how to prepare for your child's departure to universityIn her first few weeks as a Leeds University student, Bryony Lovell ate a meal of...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about attending a university open day with your child
Open days are for the student, not the parent. Ask questions but don't be a pushy parentRead more advice for parents of students hereWhen Penny Edwards, student recruitment manager at the University of...
View ArticleParents: do you really understand how Ucas works?
If your child is applying to university how can you help them? Start by learning how students applyLeaving home to go to university is the first step your child takes on the road to independence. It's...
View ArticleWhy a foundation year could be perfect for your child
If your child's A-level grades fall short, don't worry there are other routes to a degreeMichael Delgarno did not do well in his A-levels, ending up with two Es. But this didn't stop him he did a...
View ArticleUniversity applications in UK up 4%
Education administrators hail 'excellent news'Applications for university places are up by 4% on last year, with 659,030 submitted by the end of June, according to the admissions service Ucas.The...
View ArticleHow to be the perfect parent on A-level results day
Be ready to support students but remember that they are in the driving seat if they have to go through ClearingGet expert advice live online on Thursday 7 AugustFor parents with children hoping to head...
View ArticleApplying to uni: a guide for students with disabilities
All universities are set up for students with disabilities, but try to visit the one you choose to see for yourselfCome A-level results day, some students will find their results are not what they...
View ArticleThink small: find your focus in a specialist higher education institution
Consider smaller specialist institutions instead of large campus universities if big groups of people aren't your thingFind specialist institutions in the Guardian university guide Moving from school...
View ArticleShould you study something you love or a degree that will get you a job?
Two students debate whether you should follow your head or your heart when it comes to picking your degree Visit our Students and employability hubChoosing what to study at university is one of the...
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