Exams – tips, tricks and help

So GCSEs exams are drawing nearer and nearer, and maybe other people are taking other exams too, so I figured I would do some tips and tricks to help anyone going through upcoming Exams. Relax I figured I would mention the hardest first. It probably feels like ages away until exams finish, but they will …

Why I dropped out of sixth form

I feel this is going to be quite a different post to my usual kinds of posts but I figured I'd do it anyway. I guess it's more of a discussion type piece rather than lists of some sort. And that post is, as titled, why I dropped out of sixth form I think the …

GCSE/Exam study motivation tips!

I did do a blog post about general revision tips but I am back with a similar post, but this time focusing on getting the actual motivation and inspiration to revise! 1. Set yourself goals Goals give you something to work towards and therefore can help you get motivated to revise. Set both small and …

GCSE Revision Tips!

GCSEs are slowly creeping up and so I wanted to share some revision tips and tricks before it's too late. This doesn't just apply to those who are doing their GCSEs this year, or even GCSEs at all, what ever year and whatever exams you're taking, here are some of my tips and tricks for …

MIAW: My battle with mental illnesses

It's the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and I feel the best way I can start some blog posts related to this week is to talk about my own experiences. I've battled with a low mood since I was in year 8, so I was about 13. I can't remember much from these years …

Back to school haul!

I'm going in to sixth form this year and am I pretty terrified. To get myself more excited and motivated, I thought I would treat myself to some new stationary supplies. I've always loved stationary and I don't think there will be a day where I won't! I wasn't planning on buying this much at …

Rant: GCSE results – A* students are the best?

So GCSE results day for 2016 has happened. I am over the moon with my results but there is one thing that frustrates and annoys me more than anything - the fact that it's only ever A* students that really get recognised. In no way am I trying to imply that I dislike A* students …