It’s that time of year again – the deadline for UCAS applications is looming and the pressure on aspiring uni students to polish off their personal statement is growing by the day. So who better to help you along the way than someone who’s been there, done that and worn the t-shirt? We asked recent… Continue reading Let’s Get Personal…
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Use Motivation to Beat Procrastination
So it’s nearly that time again. Exams are looming around the corner and they’ll be here before you know it. The feeling of dread is starting; that negative voice in your head is telling you that you’re never going to pass. (Especially that really dull subject that you regret picking – seriously, what were you… Continue reading Use Motivation to Beat Procrastination
Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
The third season of the hit US drama, The Walking Dead, is now underway with more drama, more blood and even more zombies! The show stars Andrew Lincoln as Sheriff Rick Grimes, who must lead a group of survivors, including his wife and young son as they try to survive in zombie-infested America. Rick has… Continue reading Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
5 Brain-Boosting Foods That’ll Have You Flying Through Exam Time
Have you ever wished there was a magic pill to help you boost your brainpower? Well, unfortunately there isn’t, but a few small additions to your diet could definitely help along the way. Here’s some top tips for boosting your brainpower by changing the way you eat. 1. Drink more water It may seem obvious, and… Continue reading 5 Brain-Boosting Foods That’ll Have You Flying Through Exam Time
5 prerequisites for being a contestant on Young Apprentice (that are just as annoying in a real business environment)
In terms of pure entertainment, there isn’t much on British TV that can top The Apprentice programmes. The only problem is that producers of the show have twigged that the most entertaining contestants aren’t always the ones that the viewers should be taking an example from, which means that the main criteria for choosing who… Continue reading 5 prerequisites for being a contestant on Young Apprentice (that are just as annoying in a real business environment)
Staying Safe – Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the fifth of November… but also remember to stay safe and wrap up warm. Yes, it’s that time of year again where we casually stand around a giant bonfire and (traditionally) watch a Guy Fawkes dummy burn on top. So if you’re heading out to a bonfire or fireworks display there’s a few… Continue reading Staying Safe – Bonfire Night
8 reasons why you should never take careers advice from James Bond
With 007 storming the box office at the weekend, we, the youth of today, are bound to be subjected to the usual shtick about how men want to be him and women want to be with him, repeated ad nauseum. While being James Bond would be fantastic in his universe of fast cars, spectacular explosions… Continue reading 8 reasons why you should never take careers advice from James Bond
Staying Safe
We at Source know how to have a good time, so we’ve decided to share our ‘keeping safe’ secrets to help keep our readers safe too. Keeping yourself and your valuables safe doesn’t have to be chore, in fact it’s pretty easy to do… Plan Try to plan where you’re going and ask around friends… Continue reading Staying Safe
Revision Techniques
So by now you’ll have read Jacquelyn’s amazing ‘How To….Revise‘ guide which sets you up perfectly to begin revising (if you haven’t read it yet, click that link, have a cheeky look and then come back here). That guide is great, with loads of useful hints and tips on how to really sink your teeth… Continue reading Revision Techniques
