Wednesday, November 24, 2010

How can I succeed in school

How can I succeed in school?
I am in secondary school in the UK. Year 9 to be exact. So far I have been a so-so student but I lacked motivation. I have decided that I want to study classical history and archeology at university, Preferably somewhere such as Oxford although I understand it is very difficult to get into Oxford but I am up for hard work. As I said I lack motivation and was wondering if you have any study tips or ways to help me succeed in my school. I am already in a top set class. Thanks.
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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Are you even being serious grow a back bone and do some bloudy work unless you want to be a hobo
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I know this sounds lame But you just have to motivate yourself to succeed No one can do it for you There is no magic formula - just hard work and dedication Sorry



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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

can i transfer from and american high school to a british boarding school as a junior

can i transfer from and american high school to a british boarding school as a junior?
I'm just starting my sophomore year in high school in America and I'm considering going to a boarding school in the UK, but I've been looking stuff up online and found out there are certain tests and preparations for exams that usually start earlier than your junior year and I'm wondering if I have to do anything, like take special tests, to transfer.
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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No you don't. Americans are smarter.
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I wouldn't. I mean from a purely academic perspective I came from a New Zealand private school on a british curriculum and I went into 7th grade here. It was really different, Maths is weird, i had heaps to catch up on and in other stuff i was years ahead. It's not that fun being the foreign kid and you'll be living it everyday in boarding school. I mean if you hate your school why don't you transfer to a US boarding school. There are tests you have to take (I cant remember what they are) and you have you have a guardian in the country/area.. Sorry, I know this doesnt really answer your question,I just thought I'd warn you. PS. This is assuming your american and been schooled in US your whole life.



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Monday, November 8, 2010

Can I work as an English teacher in UK with a 2:1 Bachelors degree.

Can I work as an English teacher in UK with a 2:1 Bachelors degree?
I am Greek. I would like to know if there is any possibilty that I could work in a primary school in the UK with a 2:1 Bachelors in English Literature? Any foreigners who work as teachers in the UK, please share your experience! Is it easy to be a teacher there? What is the application procedure? What are the requisites? Should I forget about it? Only sensible answers please. Thanks!
Teaching - 1 Answers
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You'd need to complete your teacher training to teach in UK schools. You are qualified enough to become a trainee teacher. There are routes through unqualified teaching but these are uncommon. You ask a lot of questions! Too many to be answered here. The links below should answer them. I don't mind emails if you want advice on teacher training.



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Monday, November 1, 2010

How does a degree from the US translate to the UK

How does a degree from the US translate to the UK?
I am on the verge of graduating and am toying with the idea of working or attending graduate school in the UK. What do employers and universities think about American degrees? I'm an American citizen, why would it be hard for me to get a permit to work in the UK?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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First, are you an American or British citizen? If American, it may be difficult to get a work visa to live in the UK. From my experience, American degrees are respected as long as they come from reputable schools and the person has a decent GPA. Many UK jobs ask for a candidate's GPA, which doesn't happen in the States as far as I know.



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