Considering studying Computer Science or a related degree at university but not sure how to boost your personal statement? Read on! If you’re currently studying Computer Science as an A Level or Computing/IT BTEC, evidencing your interest in the subject through your current studies is a good place to start but what do you do […]
Posts from July 2020
Resource Round Up: Summer Holidays
Today I am taking over the resource round up. As well as working at City, I am the mother of two girls aged 6 and 8. Like many I have struggled my way through lockdown whilst trying to provide my children with some form of education. It has been difficult, oh so difficult, but what I […]
Clearing – Preparation and tips (just in case)
Top tips before applying through clearing! Most students don’t plan to go through clearing, yet every year tens of thousands of students find their university place this way. Clearing is a process that matches undergraduate applicants to university places yet to be filled. In these uncertain times the prospect of going through Clearing can seem […]
Mathematics – Boost Your Personal Statement
So you’re considering studying Maths at university but you’re still not sure about what to include in your personal statement. Conveying your interest in Maths can be challenging without specific examples to back it up and, understandably, as a Year 12 student in this current situation, extra-curricular activities have been hard to come by. So […]
Meet an International Business student
A bit about me I’m Samantha – I’m an international student, originally from Venezuela who decided to move to London and chase my passion in International Business as a career pathway. I believe what makes my university experience unique is the fact I have been myself every step of the way. This is key as you can […]
Insight into Business & Enterprise
For those intrigued by how businesses work to those aspiring to be entrepreneurs, studying Business at university will introduce you to a range of skills and expertise to help you go forward. We asked Dr Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer at City’s Business School (Faculty of Management) for some advice for young people interested in studying […]
Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics – Boost Your Personal Statement
Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics are all popular courses offered at university. If you’re considering studying any of these subjects and looking to gain some further experience to enhance your personal statement, then look no further! Here are some ideas to help get you started. Virtual Work Experience Work experience is limited at present but […]
Resource Round Up: British Archaeology Week
There’s more stuff than ever out there to do at home and online, but with more and more added every day it’s getting tough to find useful, interesting and helpful resources. Right! That’s enough of the introduction out of the way! Ben here, completely taking over resource round up because it’s the Festival of Archaeology […]
Resource Round Up: Looking after Yourself
There’s more stuff than ever out there to do at home and online, but with more and more added every day it’s getting tough to find useful, interesting and helpful resources. That’s where we’re coming in with our top three picks of what we’ve found each week to help you get straight to the useful […]
Why I went to university to study Law
My name is Emily and I’m about to start my final year at City, University of London. I am a law student, which is also known as an LLB student. Why I wanted to study law After working and interning for various government organisations, I decided that the pace of legislative work wasn’t for me. […]