Starting university is both an exciting and confusing time. There’s a lot to get used to and it can be difficult to know what you should and shouldn’t do so to help you get started I’m sharing my own experiences and what I have picked up along the way. Get a network While you are […]
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Why I went to uni to study Computer Science
Alexandra is a third year student studying computer science, who once made a video game in only 48 hours. Hello! I’m Alex, I am in my third year studying computer science. Why I Chose Computer Science Initially I wanted to study aerospace engineering (building airplanes and spacecraft) but I found that my skills were better for computer science. Both of these subjects […]
Music – Boost Your Personal Statement
Music is an exciting discipline to study. There are many courses out there, whether it’s a traditional degree focussing on performance, composition and theory at a university or conservatoire, or a more specialised professional course such as sound and production, music business or music journalism – you will need to write a personal statement evidencing […]
Niffy’s First Year Survival Guide: Finance
(Or how to avoid surviving on ten pounds for two weeks) Apart from the responsibility to get to class on time, when you’re at university you also gain a lot of independence over your finances and this is where a lot of people fall down. While in school I was lucky enough to have teachers […]
Meet a Journalism student
Sam is a third year Journalism student and a Student Ambassador for Marketing and our WP team. Hi Sam! Tell us about what you’re doing at university. I’m currently entering my third year of university studying Journalism at City. I attend university between three and four days per week, depending on my timetable. I don’t usually go in […]
Humanities and the Social Sciences – Boost Your Personal Statement
Studying a humanities subject like History and English Literature or social science subjects such as Politics, Sociology and Criminology, (along with any other subject that explores human culture or behaviour) gives you the opportunity to evidence skills such as wider reading, written ability, independent research and analytical skills in your personal statement. You can probably […]
Meet an Economics & Accounting student
Naomi is a third year student studying Economics with Accounting who loves trying out all the amazing coffee shops around City. Before I Came to University Before I moved to London and started my course I was home-schooled. This means that I didn’t go to a school and I didn’t have teachers and there was only one person in my class: me! […]
Diana’s Guide to Staying Productive While Studying from Home
Diana is a third year LLB student, who loves mystery novels and painting. Now that most teaching has been moved online, students getting ready for the new term in September 2020 have to think about how to effectively get their work done at home. Although it can be hard to stay focused with so many distractions and opportunities to relax, there are ways […]
Niffy’s First Year Survival Guide: Opportunities & the Actual Study bit!
Niffy is a final year Law student at City who moved to London for university, and is a self confessed BTS fan. Starting university is both an exciting and confusing time. Here are some of my own experiences and tips to help you get started. Opportunities and how to make the most of them While […]
Niffy’s First Year Survival Guide: Making Friends
Niffy is a final year Law student at City, who moved to London for university and is a big self confessed BTS fan. Starting university is both an exciting and confusing time. There’s a lot to get used to and it can be difficult to know what you should and shouldn’t do so to help […]