Resilience and stoicism, taking an EPQ, and developing a passion for learning.
😊 Welcome
This week we follow up last month's article about career happiness, with a look at two more critical aspects of happiness: resilience and stoicism.
We also look at the impact of taking an EPQ on admissions.
And we hear about what happens if you develop a passion for learning.
✍️ Resilience and Stoicism: what they are and why they matter
Last month, I wrote all about parental pressure and finding happiness in work.
I then received a lovely reply from another education consultant and adviser. He said that he would add, for the parents out there, that “aside from a decent paying job in an industry you care about, happiness across the lifespan is essentially a by-product of resilience” and that for this “stoic philosophy will do the job”.
He was so spot on with this comment that I just had to follow-up with a quick look at both resilience and stoicism, to further understand them, and why they are so important for your life ahead.
💡 Did You Know?
If you are trying to decide whether to take an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), be aware that different universities treat EPQs differently.
Some will give an alternative offer for those taking an EPQ, lowering the A-level grades you need to achieve.
Some won't.
However, an EPQ will always be useful as a way to demonstrate your motivation for, and knowledge of, a subject that you are applying for.
And it’s a fantastic way to really dig deep into a subject that you might be considering studying at university.
📢 Quote of the week
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
Anthony J. D’Angelo
Educational Entrepreneur and Author
If you are a recent subscriber, and want to know how this might be relevant to you and your reasons for going to university, have a read of this:
Falling in love... with learning
Thanks for reading!
Jonathan
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Coming up next week: It’s all about the money, as we introduce the world of student finance.
