'Over 2.5 million people worldwide live with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury' according to Spinal Research. This could be from falling down the stairs, getting injured while playing sports or indeed it may be medical (tumors, spinal bleeds etc.) So what happens when a spinal injury occurs? Each case is very different. However, similar questions, emotions and... Continue Reading →
A glimpse into another world
As the white door slowly creaked open at number eight I smiled eagerly. 'Hello, my name is Sarah,' I chirped with enthusiasm. Two beady brown eyes stared back at me. The door was slightly ajar, with the flat owner hiding behind it. 'What do you want?' the shadow hissed. 'I'm working on behalf of the council and... Continue Reading →
TEFL Course Follow Up
I have been asked to write a follow up post on my experience using International Open Academy to do my TEFL course. This was by far the cheapest TELF course out there, thanks to a deal on Living Social (only £24). However, it was not the best option. I paid for what I got. The course took me under 10 hours... Continue Reading →
Why traveling is beneficial for your CV
'What have you been doing this past year?' the interviewer probes. 'Erm ya know just travelling the world,' you hesitantly reply. Selling yourself and trying to get a job is hard at the best of times, let alone when you have to explain a year gap in your CV. However, this so-called hole in your CV when... Continue Reading →
The cheapest TEFL course around
TELF standing for Teach English as a Foreign Language is an 120 hour online course recognised globally. On completion you receive a certificate and are allowed to teach English as a second language anywhere you wish to do so. It is a great qualification to have, which can be used in international schools in England... Continue Reading →
Writing, Writing, Writing
My article titled Why do we love to travel? has been published on The Social Jungle. It is currently the site's featured article (it must not be doing too badly). If you have a minute check it out and let me know what you think. Stay tuned here for some more travel top tips. What's more I am... Continue Reading →
The oxymoron that is the London tube
While, some individuals call the tube an underground sewer, it can be a thrilling spot to people watch, walk fast and get into the swing of London living. Seeing all the commuters stare at their smart phones which do not even work underground, will make you giggle and revel in the fact that you have... Continue Reading →