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Slavery and Identity in Literature

One of the most turbulent and painful experiences man has undergone has been slavery.  The very concept of slavery, being owned by another being, is contrary to the idea of having one’s own identity. Literature has always been preoccupied with the notion of identity, what it means to be one’s self, and thus slavery and the consequent emancipation has produced [...]

Knowing your Science

A few tips for getting into top tier medical schools

 Being a doctor doesn't only require you to be empathetic, but also necessitates a strong grasp of the sciences and their application to human physiology. Everyone, at some stage in their life, will have been in an interview and have heard the question, "so why us?". The trick to answering [...]

What Is Social Science

Before enrolling at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a world-leading university dedicated to the social sciences, I had not really heard much about social science. I knew about physics, chemistry and biology and recognised geology and astronomy to also be science, but not my subjects of history and government and politics – we never got to [...]

Handy Hints for Applying for a History Degree

So, you are obsessed with the Titanic, correct all the inaccuracies in Saving Private Ryan, and can name all of Henry VIII’s wives without pausing for breath? Then your passion for the past will make a degree in History all the more enjoyable. Here are some handy hints to not only to show you what to consider when looking [...]

Opera Teacher; a week in the life of an Opera Singer

Life as an Opera Singer is incredibly rewarding, diverse and stimulating in a countless number of ways. On a day to day basis, an opera singer has the opportunity to make love to a beautiful woman, kill a treacherous enemy, do a little casual cross dressing (living the dream) or to simply sing about how good it is [...]

Writing Myths

We're surrounded by stories from the day we're born - and yet writing our own can produce feelings that range from blankness to vertigo. Strange that an innately human urge – think of cavemen – should be so daunting. Stories came before writing; the latter should be the easier part. But you can’t teach writing, right? Wrong. Writing can be [...]

Revising With Music

Revision and the sound of music Everyone loves music. Many of us wake up to the sound of music and fall asleep with our favourite tracks in our ears. In this present day, listening to music on the way to school, uni or work is part of our daily routine. But what about music during revision time? Could some genres of [...]

Exam Technique

In my experience, students commonly have two concerns when they or their parents seek private tuition. The first concerns factual recall. The second concerns exam technique. I intend to deal briefly with both of these issues here, providing tips to aid factual recall and improve essay writing ability in particular. Psychological studies have consistently shown that our brains work in very [...]

Oxbridge English Interview

Six tips for an Oxbridge English interview: Firstly, many congratulations on getting an interview for Oxford or Cambridge. As you’ll certainly know, these universities are incredibly competitive, so you must have done something right! Now, how can you make the most of this opportunity and get that all-important offer? Here are six tips to help you ace the interview. 1.     Go back over your [...]

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