Single Parent Student
So for those of you don’t know, I have a teenager! An “it’s not fair” eats me out of house and home, no concept of money, sleep in till mid-day teenager. And for over the […]
Month: September 2016
Dissertation Blues
There are two themes running through this blog: malaria and my upcoming dissertation. Regular readers of this blog (yes, both of you) know that malaria constitutes the entirety of my working life, and frequently renders […]
Zach’s Welcome Week
I can’t believe that’s it, another Freshers week come and gone!…And it didn’t disappoint, but certainly didn’t come without its laughs and it’s drama’s. So much has happened in one week, I’ve met some amazing […]
Being A Student Ambassador: Survival Tips
Being an ambassador is so much fun, but it is hard work! Don’t think its all smiles and easy work. I decided to make a ‘book of tips’ for people thinking of joining the scheme, […]
Dear Drew… Unrequited Love
Dear Drew, I have feelings for this guy but he has a girlfriend and I don’t know what to do about it. I don’t want to ruin our friendship by saying something (or his relationship) […]
Get to Know our Ambassadors
As am ambassador I have lots of stories about what I’ve done, but I thought I’d share their stories and favourite moments of being an ambassador with you…here’s what they said. Kristian Harrison-Second year English […]
Is Homesickness Real?
When I moved away from home for uni I was nineteen. I actually couldn’t wait to get out of the house and into my new place, where I’d have a massive room and I’d be […]
Suviving Your Shared Kitchen
One thing that’s always a new experience for students when they come to Uni is sharing a kitchen! We are all so used to Mum, Dad or someone restocking the cupboards, packing the freezer or […]
6 Questions To Ask When Attending An Open Day For Midwifery
If you are thinking of going to university then it is important to attend an open day. I particularly think if you’re interested in studying midwifery, then open days are a must. By visiting a […]
5 Ambassadors – 5 Roles
As an ambassador I have the opportunity to work in lots of different roles representing the university. its amazing and I have met so many wonder people and prospective students. Other ambassadors are great, and its […]