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Bad A Level Results - What Should You Do Next?
Recovering after a set of bad A Level results is all about taking control of the situation. Feel free to be disappointed, upset or angry, but don’t let these emotions prevent you from carving another path for your future. If you never imagined an alternative to your original career plan, now is the time to get your thinking cap on. You should decide whether you still have the same end goal for your career or whether there is actually something else you would like to do instead. To help you decide, Send My Bag has put together a list of some of the many options for school leavers.
UCAS Clearing: Everything You Need to Know
Not getting the A Level results you need for your university of choice may feel like the end of life as you know it. But it’s really not. Sure, things aren’t going to plan, but it’s easy to get your life back on track through the helpful process of UCAS Clearing. Wondering what Clearing is all about? Send My Bag is here to help with everything you need to know.
Best Theme Parks in Orlando
Orlando is defined by its theme parks, which are arguably some of the best in the world. Orlando is the place to submerge yourself in the worlds of much-loved cartoon and film characters, from Harry Potter, to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, to Spiderman and the Hulk. You can spend your days going on thrilling rides, sliding down water chutes, swimming with dolphins, eating at fun themed restaurants and meeting your favourite characters in person! With over a dozen theme parks in Orlando, it may be difficult to choose between them. Send My Bag is here to help with its list of the best theme parks in Orlando.
What to Take to University
Deciding what to take to college or university can seem daunting when faced with an empty suitcase or a pile of cardboard boxes. If this is your freshman/first year, you won’t really know what to expect from college/ university so won’t know exactly what you will need to take with you. Thoughts of being away home may tempt you to pack too much as you begin to realise there is really nothing you can live without. At Send My Bag we have been there, done that and are here to help you with our university and college packing checklist, which will help you identify the most important items to pack.
Moving to France: 7 Things to Bear in Mind
Moving to France is a dream for many craving a slower, more family-orientated pace of life and the chance to swap microwave dinners for the finer things in life. France can certainly offer all that, and more, but you should be aware of some of the country’s idiosyncrasies that may or may not make your move to France slightly more irksome than expected.
Moving Abroad Alone: The Pros and Cons
Moving abroad alone takes the uncertainty of moving abroad to a whole new level. Not only do you have to find your way around a new town or city and adjust to a foreign culture, but you have to deal with acute loneliness and having no one to look to for support, in the early days at least. But, if you manage to deal with all that, you will find that moving abroad alone is a fascinating, character-building experience that you will be very glad you had. To help you decide whether or not you are up to the challenge of moving abroad alone, Send My Bag has put together a handy list of pros and cons.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad
The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad have to be weighed up when making a decision about whether or not to study abroad. The advantages of studying abroad include learning a new language, boosting your résumé and experiencing new things, while the disadvantages include crippling homesickness, high costs and cultural barriers. Send My Bag will explore each of these advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad in more detail.
How to Move to America: A Starter Guide
Moving to America is still a very exciting prospect for people of many nationalities around the world. You can read our blog on the numerous reasons for moving to the USA to find out why. If you have decided to join the one million plus people who move to America each year, there are a number of steps you will need to take to make sure your dream is fulfilled. Send My Bag has put together a list of those steps to show you how to move to America and to set you off on the right track.
Make a House a Home: Building Your Life Abroad
If you have just moved abroad, making your house a home is an important first step towards settling in. If you have moved away from family and friends, homesickness will be unavoidable, so the last thing you want to come home to is the drab interior of your rented accommodation or the questionable décor of previous owners. While you will no doubt love exploring your new surroundings outside of your accommodation, it is when you come home in the evening that you may start to miss everything that you left behind. This is why you will want to create somewhere homely and familiar to come home to, somewhere you can express your personality, and be yourself. Without spending a fortune on interior design you can follow these simple steps from Send My Bag to transform a house into your home.
The Ten Best Apps to Use When Studying Abroad
The ever-growing number of smart phone apps means that you can go to study abroad with all the information you need at your fingertips. Instead of wandering aimlessly through unfamiliar streets or missing out on hidden gems just around the corner in your host city, you can go abroad fully equipped to make the most of your experience. Send My Bag has scouted out some amazing phone apps available right now that will make your time studying abroad a lot easier and a whole lot more memorable. To top it off, all of these fab apps can be downloaded entirely for free!
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Top Tips for being a Productive Student
Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!
13 Weird & Wacky Things That Are Banned Around the World
Discover 13 strange bans worldwide, from not flushing toilets after 10 p.m. in Switzerland to not having a picnic in Venice. It's essential to know local laws and customs, as some countries have unexpected restrictions on items that are legal elsewhere.
Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training
For athletes, every competition and training session is planned well ahead, however one area that can often cause headaches is luggage – especially bulky sports equipment. Here at Send My Bag, we’ve made sending luggage and big sports items as easy as possible.
Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad
Finding a job teaching English abroad in 2024 should be on your to-do list! The question is which are the best? Some of which don’t even require you to have prior teaching experience.
How to Avoid Lost Luggage when Travelling
To avoid lost luggage when travelling, take proactive steps using luggage tags, carrying essentials in your hand luggage, and tracking your bags. Here at Send My Bag, we're a reliable luggage courier service that lets you ship your bags ahead, avoid excess fees, and skip the baggage carousel.
Best Cities to Move to in Spain
Spain is home to some of the most attractive and liveable cities and Send My Bag have put together a few of them in this blog.