With more focus on the alternatives to going to university, many students are using the Gap Year forum on The Student Room to find advice and information on how they could spend a year out before going to university. Read More
For many students, going away to university can be an interesting and tough experience. But sometimes students have other more significant issues to deal with and as a result need support, so some go through counselling via the university they are studying at. Read More
Under new proposals, students may be expected to apply to university after receiving their A Level results. Under the current system, universities make offers based on predicted grades, which can leave many students at a disadvantage as fewer than Read More
The Student Room appeals to all types of students discussing all varieties of topics. More and more students than ever before are using the Disabled Students Forum on The Student Room as a means of getting advice and information. Read More
Students are more likely to recommend studying History and English Literature A Levels, over Government & Politics or Classical Civilisation for a Law degree, according to student opinions on The Student Room. Read More
According to a uSwitch Poll, only 5% of people think university education is worth the fees. However on The Student Room the trend towards university education is that it is still worth it, despite the rise in tuition fees. Read More
According to students on The Student Room the English education system is a “shambles” when it comes to students learning languages. Currently it is not compulsory for GCSE students to study a language, meaning that the number of students studying languages is declining, particularly in state schools. Read More
Students interested in drama acting and the performing arts have said that they would rather chose to study a degree in Drama at a good university rather than go to Drama school with reasons including: Read More
According to a discussion on The Student Room, students have claimed that they would rather study A Levels over International Baccalaureate. Read More
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Students are keen to learn new languages and happy to do it in their own time
The drop in the number of students choosing to study a language at GCSE or A Level has been of concern to politicians, parents and teachers. However there are still many students who are still enthusiastic to learn another language. Discussion on Read More »