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Hazing in the UK: “I’d like a pint of vodka with my cup of tea…and I’ll drink it naked.”

Hazing is a term known in the US, but not generally one used here in the UK. It’s all about initiations into clubs and societies. It’s not usually pleasant and it has occasionally involved death. A report has been released that … Continue reading

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Group(s) Work: Forum Groups & the Benefits of a Wise Crowd

  I wish I’d done this more. However much you love or hate working in a normal study group, an open mind can lead to great benefits with a ‘Forum Group’. Study groups usually consist of a few students: working … Continue reading

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Working With Others: Turning a ‘Group’ Into a Grade Winning ‘Team’

Be it a presentation, a talk, or a project, there are many possibilities of working in a group during your years at university. I’d rather call it a ‘team’, but the word doesn’t seem to gel with studying as much … Continue reading

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