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A lot of people love spending time in the outdoors as a way to escape modern day to day living. This often includes the opportunity to look away from screens and “switch off” from technology. There are an increasing number of devices however that can actually help to improve our...

Trees are all around us but have you ever actually stopped to think about just how cool they really are? They come in so many different shapes, sizes, colours and varieties. Additionally, they play an incredibly important role in keeping us all alive and healthy, amongst their many jobs! With...

With the end of term break nearly upon us, one of the most commonly asked questions seems to be "What are you doing over the holidays?" The WiseUp team has heard lots of different answers to this question, from late season ski trips to family breaks at the seaside. As...

Wow, what a month September was! So much happened and we at WiseUp HQ are just about getting some time to process it all. One of the biggest events of September was, of course, the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As the UK’s longest serving monarch, the Queen saw many...

The start of the academic year is a great time for making new friends at school. Even if we have been at the same school for years, it can be fun to meet new people! If you have moved schools, it can be a bit scary to be with a...

The long summer holidays are here at last! With the days ahead stretching out ahead, it would be a shame to waste the seemingly endless sunshine. Why not grab a friend or 2 and take the chance to try something new? If you’re stuck for ideas, here are a selection...

In one of our recent blog posts, we looked at the pressure students feel about choosing further education. Today, we want to look at another fantastic option for school (or university) leavers – Gap Years. Image Source: Pexels What even are Gap Years? A gap year is for taking time...

TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit etc The list of social media platforms goes on and on. And on. And then on again. The algorithms that platforms use to shape our newsfeeds, directing us to certain content also tells developers what people are engaging with the most. This in turn...

When finishing school, many of us feel the pressure to go into further education of some sort. With so many options available, it can be daunting to choose which route to take. Apprenticeships, university, traineeships, college and vocational courses all offer excellent opportunities to enhance our education. Around 7 in...

Easter Traditions vary between countries When we think of Easter here in the UK, we often think of bonnets, bunnies and chocolate. Who doesn't love a good Easter egg hunt, searching high and low for delicious sugary treats! But not everyone has the same Easter traditions, as we found out...