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Hello, I'm Jay. At the moment, I am slowly sorting out University paperwork and such, but i'm still not sure whether to go. The main thing that worries me is my ability to succeed on the coarse. At college, I found that A Level courses... Read More- helping my son decide what to do next
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I've recently just finished my AS exams and I don't think I am going to be returning to 6th form next year because I feel like I don't benefit fully from sitting in a classroom to learn. I would really like to be able to travel somewhere... Read More - not sure about what to do next...
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If you think of yourself as a fashionista in the making, then here's some good news for you: if you're looking for a career in the most glamorous industry on earth, even though so many people will tell you it's a jungle out there, you really can make a living in the fashion world. Possibly the most difficult part...
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