Juste is a third year student participating in the Micro Placement Programme run by City, University of London’s Careers Service. Read below to find out how Juste got the placement. What is a Micro Placement and why did I apply? The aim of the Micro Placement programme is career exploration and involves being matched up […]
Posts with the Student experience tag
Why I went to university to study Psychology
Malaika is a third-year student studying Psychology, who likes watching crime documentaries on Netflix. I knew I wanted to go to university from quite early This was because I was really interested in becoming a counsellor – someone who listens to people going through difficult experiences and works with them to find solutions. I liked the idea […]
Alexandra’s Experience Living in Student Accommodation
Alexandra is a third year student studying computer science, who once made a short video game in only 48 hours, and shares the ups and downs of living in student accommodation. Since starting university, I have lived in a variety of different places In first year I lived in a shared flat, meaning that I had my own room and bathroom, […]
Making the most of your social life at university
Emily is a third year LLB student, an editor for the City Law review and a member of Central City Allstars, the competitive cheer team. When picking and starting university, one thing to consider is the different types of societies offered! I remember scrolling through pages and pages of societies and clubs to try and […]
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 […]
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 […]
A day in the life of a Law student
This is the day in the life of Anas, a penultimate year law student at City University of London. 6am: The early bird gets the worm Depending on the day of the week and my scheduled timetable for the day, I would usually wake up early around 6am to kick start my day. I go […]