by Natalie Lancer | Oct 19, 2012 | Coaching in Education, University advice
Choosing a course to study at university can seem daunting. A common worry is that a wrong decision could adversely affect a student’s career and, ultimately, life. However, the situation is simple: a ‘good’ degree, regardless of subject, is required for most jobs....
by Natalie Lancer | Sep 14, 2012 | Coaching in Education, University advice
As the school term starts, Year 13 students will be anxious about writing the Personal Statement for their university application. Many schools set an early deadline for completing them in order to send off the university applications, together with references, as...
by Natalie Lancer | Aug 1, 2012 | Coaching in Education
As this year’s freshers eagerly await the start of university, Natalie Lancer looks at the facts and figures about their employment prospects. Every year, the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU) and the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services...
by Natalie Lancer | Oct 21, 2011 | Coaching in Education, Study advice
Knuckling down to study is a problem that affects all students from time to time. Putting off work until the next day is a common problem. This usually results in further procrastination, an impossible work load and at worst, underachieving in exams. I have been...
by Natalie Lancer | Aug 19, 2011 | Coaching in Education, University advice
Many undergraduate courses require students to write a dissertation in their final year. The exact length and specifications varies between departments and universities, but as a rough guide, these are in-depth pieces of work between 8,000 and 10,000 words long....
by Natalie Lancer | Apr 8, 2011 | Coaching in Education, Study advice
The last few months have seen many changes to the funding and finances of higher education. The changes will take effect from September 2012 so will affect current Year 12s going into Year 13 this September. The media have succeeded in scaremongering, making many...
