I’m Costas, a third-year History and Spanish student at the University of Oxford. During my time in secondary school and sixth form, I participated in various writing competitions, and I was able to win two of them (the national ISMLA Original Writing Competition and...
I’m Costas, a third-year History and Spanish student at the University of Oxford. During my time in secondary school and sixth form, I participated in various writing competitions, and I was able to win two of them (the national ISMLA...
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Creative writing can be a valuable skill to practise for personal development, but it can also help you progress academically. It’s an opportunity to delve into your imagination, challenge your creative potential, and explore your thoughts and feelings. Creative...
The world of work is changing. As technology and globalisation rapidly develop and jobs that once could have easily employed someone for a lifetime begin to disappear, we are going to need to find other ways to earn a living. This is why it's widely believed that over...
When trying to run any sort of business, it’s important to understand the ways in which things could go wrong, so that you can plan to maximise your chances of success. Market failures are a major risk any company faces. So it’s important to understand them before you...
Making choices can be extremely tricky. Everything from picking your morning Starbucks order to deciding the subject(s) you want to study at university can cause stress and uncertainty. This is shown very clearly by the fact less than half of recent graduates believe...
Engineering is an incredibly diverse field with a wide range of applications in the real world and a myriad of career options, wherever you choose to study. Deciding on the direction you wish to pursue is one that requires careful thought! This article is a tool that...
What does it mean to study science at university? Studying science at university is, in some ways, similar to how you might have studied science at school. You'll learn through a mixture of theory and practice via lectures, tutorials and labs. But there are...
Are you thinking about becoming an engineer? That’s a good place to start, but it’s also a bit like saying “I want to cook.” What do you want to cook? What kind of expertise will it involve? Engineering, broadly, is the art of designing and building. It can be broken...
William Shakespeare is (arguably) the most recognisable name in English literature. And even if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll know about some of his plays, like Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet. Even beyond that, if you’ve ever seen an actor chatting to a skull, or...
The evolution of chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has made it increasingly difficult for us to distinguish between the human-written word and the artificially-generated word. As impressive as these developments are, it’s perhaps more important than ever to study the...
If you decide to study English at university, it’s going to involve a lot of essay writing. It’s a challenging skill to master because it requires both creativity and logical planning, but if you ensure you do the following whenever you write an essay, you should be...
Law is an incredibly popular subject for students to study at university, and the UK is home to some of the best law schools in the world! It’s no surprise that many students hope to study Law given the range of modules on offer and the numerous career opportunities...
The most important question you’ll have to ask yourself before beginning to study any subject is ‘why do I want to do this?’ This question is particularly pertinent if you're considering Law, a challenging but rewarding path that will inevitably lead you to consider...
A law summer school is an excellent way to spend your summer as it provides a first-hand introduction to studying Law at university. Summer schools offer a range of academic benefits, like the opportunity to expand your knowledge beyond the school curriculum, build a...
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Choosing what to study at university is a big decision, and it’s not uncommon for prospective medical students to feel some uncertainty about what to expect from working towards a degree. Prospective medical students may be hesitant about committing to a five-year...
A Day in the Life of a Medical StudentCharlotte Mitchell is in her fourth year studying medicine, currently undertaking clinical training at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Hailing from a family of doctors, Charlotte also is a keen tennis player, cellist, and singer, and...
A familiar excitement fills your mind as you begin a new school term. "This semester will be different", you tell yourself; the one where you stay ahead of lecture material, take elegant notes, and absorb information faster. As the lectures begin, you scramble to get...
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what on earth a Brexit is, or been left frustrated by news articles that assume an existing level of knowledge on the subject, then this is the post for you! We’ve put together the ultimate students’ guide to Brexit, covering...
Are you considering studying International Relations at university? Do you want to find out more information about what courses at different institutions are like, to find out which might be best for you? We know that the content of courses can vary quite a lot...
Are you considering studying History at university? Do you want to find out more information about what courses at different institutions are like, to find out which might be best for you? We know that the content of courses can vary quite a lot between different...
Since the start of the pandemic, schools, universities, and workplaces have increasingly moved online, learning to adapt to new ways of working and teaching. The loss of face-to-face interaction has brought some challenges and hurdles, but there is also much to be...
Would you believe me if I told you that the two halves of your brain know different things about the world: that they have different beliefs, abilities and even personalities? Many top psychology books discuss the widely held misconception that logical people are...
Imagine I could whisper thoughts about you directly into your mind. Whatever I whispered, you would believe about yourself. How would you feel about my having this power? If your answer would depend on what I would say, what does that make you think about what you...
A Day in the Life of a PHD Student Ellen Brewster is studying for a PhD in English Literature. Having completed her undergraduate degree, she went on to a Master's before returning to her original college for her PhD. Her area of specialism is UK domestic...
The evolution of chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has made it increasingly difficult for us to distinguish between the human-written word and the artificially-generated word. As impressive as these developments are, it’s perhaps more important than ever to study the...
There’s a lot of debate as to what makes certain books ‘classics’ – is it longevity, popularity, literary merit or all of the above? Are all the books we view as ‘classic’ deserving of that title? Should some lesser-known books be considered ‘classics’ instead? There...
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