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Minna's guest blog - What she wished she'd known at school

27/6/2024

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How shaking off assumptions of what University would be like, lead her to a positive outcome for her educational journey.

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Push is 30! What do we wish we knew at school...

17/5/2024

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​As its Push’s 30th Birthday this year, we are doing a series of blogs from each of the Push team. We have a representative from each decade of age, which will nicely supply you with a historical progression of the educational / work landscape.

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new language - new ways to learn

17/5/2024

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Inspired by her year abroad, Anisha shares how we might find learning another language beneficial and most importantly, easier...

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It has arrived. Exam season.

17/5/2024

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How do you look after yourself during exam season... Tiffany gives some suggestions to avoid 'information overload' and the dreaded, to-be-avoided-at-all-costs - 'burn out'.

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Unlearning and Teaching

28/3/2024

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This year has been my first outside of formal education. From finishing secondary school and going to uni, I’m going to consider what lessons a dizzying year without being ‘taught’ is teaching me. ​

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Building a Strong Support System: The Importance of College Networks - Mr Sarwar Khawaja

28/3/2024

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Transitioning to higher education entails facing academic, social, and personal challenges. Mr Sarwar Khawaja of the Oxford Business College, talks us through why building a strong support system, including college networks, is essential for success.

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Unlocking Doors: The importance of Essential Skills - FROM SKILLS BUILDER PARTNERSHIP

28/3/2024

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We hear from the team at Skills Builder Partnership about why strong skills are vital for effective communication and can help you guide your next career move.

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why do we need work experience?

8/3/2024

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I am here to settle the popular debate on whether work experience is important or not.

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How to choose the career for you?

8/3/2024

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National Careers Week is here and so is Tiffany to tell you how to find the right career path for you.

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Dealing with deadlines

8/3/2024

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Anisha takes a fantastical look at how to manage deadlines. 

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Guest BLog - Phil Ditchfield

19/2/2024

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Our guest blogger, Phil Ditchfield, knew his passions - but how to find the right Uni course to suit?

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Forget -Me- Not

19/2/2024

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Memories can be all the sweeter if we slow down and appreciate the moment... Anisha explains this can help with studying too.

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Digital Detox Time

19/2/2024

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Ping! Buzz! Zing! Too much phone time can have negative impacts. Tiffany discusses the effects our phones can have on our wellbeing.

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UCAS Application time

17/1/2024

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It’s a new year, and you might have exciting new plans – perhaps you’re going to follow Tiffany’s advice and start a ‘passion project’ - but if you are hoping to go to Uni, perhaps you need to finish off your UCAS application, or maybe, you need to start it.

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Anisha discusses the art of moderation

17/1/2024

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With the crispness of a new year, most of us rush to resolutions. Yet, perhaps a slower-can-do-attitude will work better?

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Tiffany explains 'passion projects'

17/1/2024

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As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to set our sights on exciting endeavours and personal growth. You might not have heard of a 'passion project' before but after reading this blog post, you might consider bringing one to life.

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Musical Motivation: Using Your Favourite Songs to Stay Focused

20/11/2023

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For our second guest blog this month, Lily Meyers, looks closely at how music can help us study better. But perhaps singing at the top of our voices, isn't quite the way to go...

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Finding Your Own Path: Choices and Comparisons

20/11/2023

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This month Anisha discusses the issues that arise once we leave the structure of school and find ourselves with more 'free' time on our hands. It is important to not get overwhelmed by what others are doing and trust in our own decisions.

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Minna Speaks to Freddie about his green career

20/11/2023

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After Green Careers Week last week, Minna Davies interviews Freddie Ireland.
 
Freddie is the Environmental Executive at Castle Rock Brewery, Nottingham, who tells Minna why having a Green Career is so important to him

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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Mentoring

17/10/2023

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This month our guest blog is Christine Kinnear, CEO of With Insight Education. She explains the benefits of finding and keeping the right mentor, and how they can be the key to how you can excel in your chosen field.

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You've sent your uni applications - what now?

17/10/2023

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​If you've already completed your Uni applications, don't start doubting yourself now. Tiffany explains how to find confidence in yourself, build on what you already know and prepare for the next stage... interviews.

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Spotting the Waves of Mental States

17/10/2023

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.Anisha discusses our mental health, that there's no shame in admitting you need help, and what you can do if you find yourself in need of a little more support.

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Planning – start as you mean to go on

13/9/2023

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​September marks the start of a new academic year and as such it’s an important time for many of us. After spending months with relatively little structure over the summer, it can be difficult to get back into the flow of following a more rigid school schedule. This blog post highlights some strategies you can implement to re-establish your momentum. 

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Friends Help Your World Go Round

13/9/2023

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​It’s only been two years since I started university in Scotland, and now I am preparing for my year abroad in Europe. Before my travels, I go back to the bonnie land of the brave on a flixbus to visit friends from my familiar town. Anticipating those I will be meeting in the coming year, I dwell on the significance of these connections to enjoying time away from home. 

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'Talk me through your CV' How to Ace This Common Interview Question

13/9/2023

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​Knowing how best to navigate a graduate job interview may be making you feel slightly anxious and apprehensive – especially when you’re unsure exactly what questions you’ll be asked. However, one of the most common during the process that frequently arises very early on is - "Can you talk me through your CV?" 

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