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Are Student Finance Making People Homeless?
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Are Student Finance Making People Homeless?

Some students will apply to Student Finance and have no issues in receiving the tuition and maintenance loans they expect. However, there are many students who can experience periods of extreme emotional stress due to the decisions and (often) mistakes of Student Finance England. This blog will detail my own experience of how Student Finance England could have made me homeless due to their clerical errors and refusal to help fix it.

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Covid in China
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Covid in China

Everybody had a unique perspective on the virus, and here I will give mine. This blog will give a personal account of what it was like to be a foreigner in China during Covid.

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Online Classes - Are they worth it?
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Online Classes - Are they worth it?

Thinking of learning online? Here is a rundown of some of the different ways you can do it, with a clear breakdown of the quality, price and convenience of each type.

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HSK Levels Explained
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HSK Levels Explained

While there are many curricula for learning languages, HSK is by far the most popular. It also offers globally-recognised certificates, and a clear conversion between HSK and A1-C2. But what level should you try to reach? Let’s find out!

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Eating in China? 5 Need-to-Know Characters
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Eating in China? 5 Need-to-Know Characters

During your first time looking at a Chinese menu, you’re bound to be confused! However, with these 5 characters you’ll be a lot more confident knowing what’s on a Chinese menu, even if you don’t speak any Chinese!

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Becoming an ESL Teacher 🌍
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Becoming an ESL Teacher 🌍

Thinking of finding an ESL position? Curious about life abroad? This blog goes over my own reasons for deciding on teaching ESL in China, suggestions for applying for an ESL position and pointers on what to expect while you are away from home.

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