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Critical Thinking Skills
It was Socrates, the so-called father of Greek philosophy, who first advocated the virtues of an enquiring mind and the value of what he termed ‘the examined life’.
Study at the University of Oxford
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Essays on applications, interviews and student life, written by the UpGrade team.
The Netherlands: somewhat of a Neverland
If you want to study in English, but you want to study in the EU, the Netherlands might be for you!
De-Mystifying The Oxbridge Interview
The Oxbridge interview has a reputation for being a rather rigorous process.
A comparative profile of Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), King’s College London (KCL), The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
Bright lights attract bright minds. The UK’s capital, Europe’s third largest city by population, boasts no fewer than 4 universities classed among the world’s top 50.
Choosing the right course and university for you
Identifying your goal is the key decision. Every prospective student should consider the end of their course before they’ve even begun.
So what’s it like to be an International Student at a UK university?
Such a simple question… with over half a million potential answers.
Customs and Curiosities
The clue is in the name. A university is, quite literally, a world of its own. Think of it as a miniature universe with a distinct appearance, atmosphere and attitude.
New Beginnings
Phew! Freshers’ Week has finished. Finally. All being well, the journey into higher education has begun.