You’ve heard everyone talk about them, you’ve probably been told how important they are, you may have even written one, but what actually is a CV? What is a CV and why do I need one? CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, loosely translated from Latin as ‘the course of my...
How do you create a CV that will get you noticed by employers? If you have no idea where to start, check out our handy beginners’ guide, and get ready to follow your dream career path!
Challenge Afternoons are a unique highlight of our Oxford Scholastica residential summer schools. They provide students with a hands-on learning experience in their chosen subjects as they put their theoretical knowledge into practice. The afternoon is deliberately...
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...
Planning is a vital skill in all areas and phases of life, but especially in academia with the need to keep track of deadlines, stay organised and make time for revision. Academic planning highlights the steps you can take to achieve your academic goals. This can...
By reading widely and often, we’re able to glimpse perspectives across time and place that we might otherwise never have access to. There’s possibly no greater way to learn about the world around us than by nestling amongst the pages of a great novel! With that in...
The ceilidh, pronounced “kay-lee”, is a traditional Gaelic social gathering, common in Celtic countries like Scotland and Ireland. A folk tradition that’s hundreds of years old, most people associate it with traditional dancing and music. The ceilidh tradition is a...
Your GCSEs are likely the first really important school exams you’ll sit. Studying GCSEs sets you up for A-level study, and you may need to achieve certain GCSE grades in order to take certain A-level subjects. Your GCSE grades will also appear on your university...
Doctors, nurses and surgeons have the vital task of communicating with patients and families, informing them about diagnoses and treatment options, and answering any questions that may arise. For this reason, medical professionals need to pay extra attention when...
Reading not only enriches the mind; it also connects us across borders and between cultures. Books offer us the opportunity to discuss and debate key themes and characters, and hear and be inspired by others’ thoughts and ideas. It’s a rewarding – and very fun! –...
Academic writing is very different from writing a story, or jotting down musings in your journal – sometimes, the added style guidelines and referencing rules can seem restrictive and even pointless. If you’re looking to hone your academic writing skills, whether to...
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