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From Exam Nerves to Driving Tests: Why Do We Worry?
Alina Kurylova | 1st May 2026
We've all been there: the dry mouth, the racing heart, and that nagging voice in your head wondering if you’ve forgotten everything you ever learned in a matter of seconds. Whether it's a GCSE paper, a university essay, or even a driving test, anxiety can feel like a heavy weight.I recently finished my Master's degree in International Relations. Yo
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Healthy Habits for Exam Success
Molly Rackham | 13th March 2026
As exam season gets closer, it’s normal to start feeling the pressure building. Revision, deadlines, and thinking about results can make it feel like everything suddenly revolves around exams. While working hard and preparing is important, looking after yourself is just as important. When you’re tired, stressed, hungry, or overwhelmed, it becomes m
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What I would do differently if I took my GCSEs again
Guest Contributor | 29th July 2025
As a sixth form student, I often think about my time during my GCSE’s and how I coped with some of the stresses that came with them. For much of my summer holiday, I feared going to sixth form because I didn’t want to fall back into the patterns and routines I developed over year 11. Therefore, in this article I want to talk about things I would do
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Hope; not pressure
James Gore | 28th May 2025
In the midst of exam season, we often see a multitude of social media posts telling young people: you are not defined by your exam results.I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. If you’re a young person preparing for more exams after half term, you will not be defined by your exam results. Meanwhile, I’m aware that this statement can be u
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Stress-Busting Tips for Exams
Kieran Murphy | 22nd April 2024
As exam season approaches, feeling a bit anxious is completely normal. But fear not! It’s not just about hitting the books harder—it's about hitting them smarter. Let’s explore some top-notch strategies to manage your stress, maximise your study time, and smash those deadlines.Understand the EndgameBefore you even open your textbook or revision not
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Managing Exam Stress
Hannah Dengate | 20th May 2022
We have now entered exam season which can be a time full of different emotions, so here are 10 top tips to help you navigate this time...1) Self-Care is Important – During exam time, it can feel like there is a lot to do but looking after yourself is essential. Making sure that you keep a good sleep routine, eating a healthy diet, getting fresh air
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In case of a global pandemic, break glass
Elizabeth Feltoe | 12th June 2020
Sam Hankin, Head of Computing at The Priory School in Hitchin, tells Phase how the school has adapted to home learning for studentsTwo weeks before Boris Johnson announced UK schools were to close indefinitely The Priory School had already begun to prepare for the worst-case scenario, along with pretty much every school across the country. We had p
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Missing Endings
Rebekah K Bacon | 20th April 2020
Over the past month, it seems like the entire world has been turned upside down. I was looking back at some photos and found me and a friend having breakfast together. We had talked about how her research was going to have to dramatically change style if the coronavirus closed the university facilities. I had expressed hopes that if we could make i
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Exam Season
Rebekah K Bacon | 20th May 2019
Oh no. It’s everyone’s least favourite season of the year, back again to torment us. I am yet to meet someone who enjoys the thrill of going into an exam hall and trying to get down all their knowledge and understanding of a subject in 1-2 hours. Yet for me, equally as bad is coming out to find your friends discussing answers and realising what yo
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