It was once the norm for parents to drag their teenagers out of bed on a Saturday morning to get them up and out for their Saturday job. Sleepy-eyed youngsters would wobble around on their bikes as they delivered local papers, or throw back a coffee to get them going while pulling on their fast-food… Continue reading The benefits of part-time work
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How To… Travel On A Shoestring
You’ve just finished your exams and walked out the gym hall with a tired but relieved smile on your face. Back home, your whole body sighs as you slump down on your bed and try not to think about anything for a while. You look out the window at the drizzly rain tapping the glass… Continue reading How To… Travel On A Shoestring
The weirdest laws across the globe
Travelling can be so much fun – but amidst making time for some epic selfies, mad nights out and finding new friends, you’ll have to consider differences of culture and unusual laws as you explore foreign lands. No one knows that better right now than 23-year-old Eleanor Hawkins, who was arrested along with nine others for posing naked… Continue reading The weirdest laws across the globe
10 things I’ve learned since finishing school
The year 2005. Tony Blair was elected for a third term as prime minister. Pope Benedict XVI took over from John Paul. DisneyLand celebrated its 50th birthday. And Cruz Beckham was born. It was also the year that I finished school and fluttered off into the big bad world of being an adult. (Or so I… Continue reading 10 things I’ve learned since finishing school
The Best Career Aptitude Tests
If you’re reading this, you’re probably in need of a little bit of help figuring out what line of work to go down. Sometimes the careers advice friends and family give you can be vague or unhelpful, and Googling different jobs can leave you with more questions than answers. We’ve discovered some of the best… Continue reading The Best Career Aptitude Tests
Five reasons why you should give blood
Sometimes it can feel like there’s always a “National Week of…” for just about everything, from the bizarre “British Mud Week” (June 24–29 for those interested) to the National Bookstart week, an initiative that encourages families to read together. In among the variety of campaigns, there are some vital causes that are in desperate need… Continue reading Five reasons why you should give blood
The dangers of social media games
It normally starts out as a bit of a laugh. One person comes up with a daft idea, such as soaking themselves with freezing water and ice-cubes and then posting it online. It’s simple, straightforward fun that can raise money for charity. Sometimes challenges are a bit edgier, such as swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon.… Continue reading The dangers of social media games
Join the fight for every childhood: Volunteer as a ChildLine counsellor in Glasgow or Aberdeen
If you’re looking for ways to volunteer your time, what about contacting your local ChildLine base to see how you can help? Danielle Devin explains her role as a volunteer counsellor Danielle Devin says that volunteering for ChildLine is “a great way to build experience and to test the water for a future career.” Danielle joined… Continue reading Join the fight for every childhood: Volunteer as a ChildLine counsellor in Glasgow or Aberdeen
Eve Muirhead: Calling the shot
It’s not every day that you get to speak with a medal-winning Olympian, so we were pretty pumped to have a chat with Eve Muirhead, a Scottish sports star who has excelled in the curling world. We asked her a bit about why she got into the sport, if it’s moving away from its “old person’s game”… Continue reading Eve Muirhead: Calling the shot