When Are You Allowed to Apply for Student Finance?
Student finance is a government benefit that helps to lighten the load for many students that wish to go and pursue further education. The student finance plan provides a loan to help pay for student’s university living costs (usually rent) and tuition fees. Additional allowances may also be on the table if you are significantly […]
Studying Abroad in the UK: A Complete Guide for 2022
World-class universities, major cities that are melting pots of culture, and a rich history all make the United Kingdom a popular draw for international students. If you’re looking to make the move yourself, there will be a whole list of things to tick off, and it can all seem pretty complicated. That’s why our experts […]
How to Increase Mental Focus and Stay Sharp
Do you feel like you’re busy all the time and that the days are getting shorter? Are you constantly overwhelmed and can’t seem to quite make your deadlines? Is the amount of time you’re able to concentrate diminishing? If you answered yes, you’re lacking the mental focus that is what’s holding you back from achieving […]
16 facts about Southend-on-Sea!
Southend –on-Sea is the hometown of Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers, and the Team here are all very proud of our wonderful beaches and the sea air! The town has attracted day trippers from London for tens of decades – since the Georgian times in fact – to enjoy the sea breezes and sunshine. […]
6 reasons why you should visit Southend-on-Sea
Southend was once a small group of farms at the southern end of a small village called Prittlewell when it was first recorded in 1481. After King George IV’s wife and daughter had visited in the early years of the 19th century, it took off as a seaside resort. With the introduction of the railways, […]
Here are the Pros and Cons of taking a gap year during university
Studying at uni? Have due deadlines got to you? If so, you might be considering taking a gap year during your studies. Having a year off is a rite of passage nowadays- but is really taking a gap year during university the best thing for your studies and future career? Like everything, taking a gap […]
Postgraduate funding 2022
Unsure how to fund your postgraduate studies? Let’s take a look at what your options are, from scholarships to employer funding. If only all things in life were free. Unfortunately, just like your undergraduate degree, a postgraduate degree comes at a price in the form of tuition fees and living costs. There’s no […]
When Are You Allowed to Apply for Student Finance?
Student finance is a government benefit that helps to lighten the load for many students that wish to go and pursue further education. The student finance plan provides a loan to help pay for student’s university living costs (usually rent) and tuition fees. Additional allowances may also be on the table if you are significantly […]
What Is Achievement Motivation and How to Use It?
“Keep going!” “You can do it!” “You got this, don’t quit!” These are just a many of the exclamations of support from others Achievement motivation is defined as the need for achievement and is an important determinant of aspiration, effort, and persistence when an individual expects that their performance will be evaluated in relation […]