Geography in general

At school I was pretty good at most subjects, I got 11 As or A*s in my GCSEs, and followed this up with 2 As and 2 Bs at A-level. So I found it quite hard to decide what to study at university. I loved drama, being on the stage was such a buzz. But then again my favourite subject was probably art, creating something from nothing was my passion, and I could think of nothing more enjoyable than spending the next 3 years with a paintbrush in my hand. So how did I come to choose Geography as my subject for further study? Well the short answer is, I was good at it, very good at it. At GCSE I recieved a certificate to say I had gained one of the top 10 marks ...  Read the complete review

I find geography a fascinating and enjoyable subject to study. It encompasses such a wide range of topics that it accommodates people who enjoy / are good at at both humanities or sciences (or both). Studying geography draws on economics, sociology, biology, business, maths, physics and so much more. Human geography can help you learn more about the weekend and understand our surroundings- I find these types of topics fascinating. You can also learn about volcanoes, global warming, weather- some topics typically covered in physical geography courses. When studying geography, A levels generally cover human and physical geography, but at degree level ...  Read the complete review

I have recently had to write a mini essay for geography at school. We have been closely studying tourism, in its many forms, in the past term or so. I wanted to share with you what I handed in to my teacher, because it is a fairly important arguement that I have chosen to write about. I would appreciate any feedback you can give me on it. Question: The environmental impact of recreational activities is almost always harmful. There isn’t any doubt that certain forms of recreation will have an impact on the environment. The environment of many areas is very fragile and extremely susceptible to incursions by those who ...  Read the complete review