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Applying to Oxbridge: tips from a seasoned graduate

Applying to Oxford or Cambridge is no small feat. Everyone’s heard horror stories of stone-faced academics asking impossible, abstract questions in terrifying interviews

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The latest articles from TalksForTeens across our topic range, from sports psychology, careers and fashion to future tech and much more.

Is Silicon Valley the hottest place on earth?

Is Silicon Valley the hottest place on earth?

Silicon Valley is where it all happens. Any aspiring (tech) entrepreneur in the world must be there. Or is Silicon Valley’s start-up dominance being challenged?

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Teen Blogger The time Einstein was wrong

The time Einstein was wrong

Einstein has become a by-word for being clever and being right. Is that not what ‘being an Einstein’ means?

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Tech & Trends

How To Get Rid of Unused, Unwanted, Unrecyclable Beauty Sample Sachets

How To Get Rid of Unused, Unwanted, Unrecyclable Beauty Sample Sachets

Environmentalists worldwide have been campaigning about banning plastics for years now (and quite right too!)

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Sustainability

Applying to Oxbridge: tips from a seasoned graduate

Applying to Oxford or Cambridge is no small feat. Everyone’s heard horror stories of stone-faced academics asking impossible, abstract questions in terrifying interviews

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Perfectionism: is it a good thing?

Perfectionism: is it a good thing?

Is it a good thing to be a perfectionist or is it a burden in life, that makes us put ourselves under excessive pressure constantly?

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Mental Health

Is University Worth It?

Is University Worth It?

In VIth Form, the idea of going to university is almost automatic. The discussion about university courses is mostly about what and where. But not why

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How Green Are Your Jeans?

How Green Are Your Jeans?

Jeans are an absolute staple in everyone’s wardrobe. Be they white, black or blue, one simply can’t exist without a trusty pair of jeans

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Fashion

How To Have A Portfolio Career: Being A Slushi

How To Have A Portfolio Career: Being A Slushi

Careers used to be straight ladders. Graduate from university, get an internship and spend your twenties gradually working your way up a certain area

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Future Jobs

The Dangerous Myth Of Early Specialisation As the Only Road to Success

The Dangerous Myth Of Early Specialisation As the Only Road to Success

Malcolm Gladwell with his famous book “Outliers” (2008) proclaiming the supremacy of the 10,000 hour practice rule in order to be good at anything

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How does Lego crowdsourcing work? @GoldenNinja3000 talks us through his Ninjago success story

How does Lego crowdsourcing work? @GoldenNinja3000 talks us through his Ninjago success story

Lego, one of the most recognised brands in the world, is using crowdsourcing to empower fans to help develop new products and storyline concepts

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Tech & Trends

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