EPQ
Concerning the 5000 Word Beast
My experience taking on the 5,000-word EPQ, from choosing a topic and evaluating research to figuring out what actually belongs in the final essay.
5 min read
Student journal
Hi, I'm documenting sixth form, ambition, and everything in between.
I'm seventeen, Black British Caribbean with Jamaican roots, and I'm figuring out A-Levels, possible study abroad, and how to stay grounded while reaching higher. This is where I share what's real: the wins, the overwhelm, and the small milestones that add up.
About me
I'm a sixth form student balancing coursework, exams, and big questions about where I want to study next. I care about doing well but I also care about staying connected to who I am: my family, my culture, and the version of success that actually fits me.
This blog is for anyone who wants honest stories, practical study notes, and a reminder that you don't have to shrink yourself to fit someone else's idea of a “serious” student.
If that resonates, you're in the right place.
Featured posts
Study tips, day-in-the-life pieces, and reflections. Start here.
Sixth Form Life
Year 13 Has Entered the Chat
Year 13 has officially begun, and suddenly everything feels very real. Three A-levels, university applications, deadlines and trying to stay sane through all of it.
5 min read
Lifestyle
How to Survive Sixth Form: Without Losing Your Head
From BTEC coursework to weekly timetables and the Pomodoro technique — real sixth formers share the study habits that helped them survive the grind without losing their heads.
3 min read
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