Category Archives: Before I apply

Student debt: who is to blame?

Most young people aspire to a higher education. It is considered to be the ticket to a fulfilling and prosperous life. This was their dream since they were little. The schools religiously prepare them for this moment for years. The … Continue reading

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The book ‘b4iapply to uni’ is now available in more countries

Acting upon the request from the readers of this blog, the English version of the book ‘b4iapply to uni: the 4-step manual to success’ is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon Kindle in the following countries: France Germany Greece Bulgaria Cyprus Ireland … Continue reading

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Think Long-Term: You cannot predict the future but you can prepare for it

I didn’t have my first laptop or mobile phone until I was at university. Many things have changed during the past 20 years; many more will change over the next twenty years as we live in a rapidly evolving society. … Continue reading

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What can we learn from Bubba Watson?

Bubba who? Unless you are a golf lover, you probably have not heard this name before. Bubba Watson is an American professional golfer. He just won the 2012 Masters Tournament after a wonder shot that many considered it ‘almost impossible’. It was his first … Continue reading

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What Rory McIlroy and Serena Williams have in common?

It seems that there are not many commonalities between Serena and Rory apart from the fact that both of them are top professional athletes. However, if we dig deeper, we will find out that their journey to success had similar ingredients. … Continue reading

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