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4+1 ways to find your strengths

Posted on November 13, 2011 by b4iapply

Imagine you have a job where your strengths are used. Would you be good at it? YES Would you be successful? YES Would you enjoy it? YES Then, why the majority of us don’t take these into consideration when we choose what … Continue reading →

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What to study? First things first

Posted on November 6, 2011 by b4iapply

What to study? It is a very simple question. The decision making process  though can be quite complex if you think that there are more than 1,000 separate subjects and over 18,000 Joint and combined Honours courses in the UK. I’d … Continue reading →

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What to study? 4 ways to find out what you love doing

Posted on October 30, 2011 by b4iapply

There are many factors to take into consideration in order to decide what to study at university; interests, skills, entry requirements, salary expectations after graduation, etc. The most important of all though is that you study a subject that will … Continue reading →

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Student loan: any idea how long it will take you to repay it?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by b4iapply

Most students will take a student loan in order to finance the increased tuition fees  of up to £9K per year (from 2012/13) for their studies. Any idea how long it will take you to repay your loan? It will all … Continue reading →

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Before you apply: A university degree may affect your financial well-being

Posted on October 23, 2011 by b4iapply

Tuition fees in most of the UK will increase from a max of £3,375 in 2011/12 up to £9,000 from 2012/13. Education is a human right. Higher education though needs to come with a warning: A university degree may significantly affect … Continue reading →

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