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Why do a PhD? It’s a question many graduates ask themselves as they contemplate their future after university. For those graduates who don’t want to enter ‘the real world’ quite yet, it is a chance to stay within a familiar university environment. But for those who have had enough of studying, the thought of dedicating another three of four years of their life to a PhD may seem absurd. To help you decide whether or not you should do a PhD, we have put together some of the benefits of a PhD, as well as the disadvantages.

If you have put university on hold for a bit and are looking for some gap year ideas, Send My Bag is here to help. We know that putting off your university career for a whole year is not a decision taken lightly, so we want to make sure you fill your gap year with activities that will benefit you and your CV. Choosing one or all of the following gap year ideas should keep you on the right track.

Starting university is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times in your life, as you move away from home and begin a more independent life as a young adult. You’re probably dreaming about all the fun you‘re going to have during Fresher’s week and all the new friends you will make. But don’t spend too much time with your head in the clouds as there are lots of things you need to get sorted before starting university. Follow Send My Bag’s checklist for starting university to make sure you don’t miss anything out.

Moving to Puerto Rico is an attractive proposition for many people, but especially for Americans living on the US mainland. For them, moving to Puerto Rico is like moving to a tropical island while essentially staying at home. So what other reasons are there for moving to Puerto Rico? Send My Bag has the answer with our list of the best reasons to move to Puerto Rico.

You have seen your child through every stage of their education, offering all the support you can give along the way. As you child heads off to university or college, however, you must inevitably take a step back. But, there is still plenty you can do before your child leaves home to get them equipped for university. Send My Bag brings you the ultimate guide to helping your child prepare for and settle into university life.

Recovering after a set of bad A Level results is all about taking control of the situation. Feel free to be disappointed, upset or angry, but don’t let these emotions prevent you from carving another path for your future. If you never imagined an alternative to your original career plan, now is the time to get your thinking cap on. You should decide whether you still have the same end goal for your career or whether there is actually something else you would like to do instead. To help you decide, Send My Bag has put together a list of some of the many options for school leavers.

Not getting the A Level results you need for your university of choice may feel like the end of life as you know it. But it’s really not. Sure, things aren’t going to plan, but it’s easy to get your life back on track through the helpful process of UCAS Clearing. Wondering what Clearing is all about? Send My Bag is here to help with everything you need to know.

Orlando is defined by its theme parks, which are arguably some of the best in the world. Orlando is the place to submerge yourself in the worlds of much-loved cartoon and film characters, from Harry Potter, to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, to Spiderman and the Hulk. You can spend your days going on thrilling rides, sliding down water chutes, swimming with dolphins, eating at fun themed restaurants and meeting your favourite characters in person! With over a dozen theme parks in Orlando, it may be difficult to choose between them. Send My Bag is here to help with its list of the best theme parks in Orlando.

Deciding what to take to college or university can seem daunting when faced with an empty suitcase or a pile of cardboard boxes. If this is your freshman/first year, you won’t really know what to expect from college/ university so won’t know exactly what you will need to take with you. Thoughts of being away home may tempt you to pack too much as you begin to realise there is really nothing you can live without. At Send My Bag we have been there, done that and are here to help you with our university and college packing checklist, which will help you identify the most important items to pack.

Moving to France is a dream for many craving a slower, more family-orientated pace of life and the chance to swap microwave dinners for the finer things in life. France can certainly offer all that, and more, but you should be aware of some of the country’s idiosyncrasies that may or may not make your move to France slightly more irksome than expected.