The Paradox of the Power of ‘The Paper’- Student Perspectives – Clearing 2011

Posted by on Aug 18, 2011 in Blog, Latest Features, Latest News | 0 comments It seems like decades ago when I was one of those anxious college students waiting for their A Level results. Bearing in mind that I am only 21 and have just graduated from university; what was only four years ago, seems now like a far distant memory. Despite this, I can still recall every moment of the day: the gut-sickening feeling I felt in my stomach as soon as I woke up; the torturing train...
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Are A-levels Really Getting Easier? – Student Perspectives – Clearing 2011

Posted by on Aug 18, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments So your results are in! The culmination of all that late night, last minute revision is contained within that ominous little envelope in your hands. But whether you have made the grade or not, one thing you can be sure of is that by teatime, you will be hearing politicians, academics, and every other person with even a fleeting interest in education chanting that age old mantra: ‘A-levels...
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The Deciding Factor- Student Perspectives – Clearing 2011

Posted by on Aug 18, 2011 in Blog, Featured, Latest Features, Latest News | 0 comments This is not the end. This is not the deciding factor in your life. If you know for sure that you want to go to university and end up getting into your chosen university and course, I say enjoy your course and take time to look at all the activities and opportunities offered by your university or the student unions. I certainly wish I did. Extra curricular activities offer real and practical...
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