Tips for Planning for Your Future After School
The future you see for yourself when you’re 12 may be radically different to the one you want when you turn 17; this is inevitable. As we grow older and develop we soon learn what subjects and hobbies we enjoy and find the ones we really love, we can then shape our futures accordingly. If […]
Erasmus+
Whether you’re a student, an apprentice, a trainee, or just looking for an opportunity to volunteer or work abroad, you have (hopefully) heard of Erasmus+… Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. It offers opportunities for Scottish & UK participants to study, work, volunteer, teach or train abroad. Check out the […]
My Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant
When you rent accommodation from a landlord, you have a number of rights as a tenant and you will have a contract. You have a number of basic rights when you move into accommodation, regardless of the contract or tenancy agreements you have with your landlord. In the link below you’ll find information on tenancy […]
Explore Your Scottish University Town
Moving away to university? Check out our brief guide to Scotland’s top university cities.
Everything You Need to Know About Loans, Credit and Borrowing
There may be times when you need to borrow money, for example, to support yourself in an emergency or to make a large purchase. There are a few different ways to borrow money, and each of them has positives and negatives associated with them. It’s important to understand the terms of the agreement you are […]
What to do If Your Friend Has a Different Opinion to You
Whether it’s politics, religion, music taste or football, we all have different views, but respecting each others’ opinions is important for maintaining positive friendships. Here’s some tips for how to stay on talking terms with your friends when you have a disagreement about something!
Peaches and Aubergines Website
YouthBorders website, ‘Peaches & Aubergines’, was made by young people, for young people; and looks at the important matters relevant to them around healthy relationships, consent and respect.
How to Deal With Bullying Behaviour
Bullying is never acceptable. We won’t always like or agree with everyone we meet, but we have to respect each other – and that can be as simple as leaving someone to get on with their life while you get on with yours.
Interview With a Sexual Health Advisor
If you don’t want to ask anyone any questions relating to sexual health, you may find the answers to your questions in this video with a sexual health advisor…
How to Make Friends When Working or Studying Abroad
When people study abroad, they often make friends through their course, accommodation or campus. But what happens when you don’t have classmates or flatmates? YoungScot asked some ex-English Language Assistants for their tips on making friends while working abroad.