By John, Computer Science College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham There’s one thing that’s on everyone’s minds from when the year starts, right up until you sign the contract and everything is ready to go – where am I going to live next year? I know that was true for me, at … Continue reading “Tips on Accommodation”
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Staying Productive
By John, Computer Science College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham This has been repeated again and again: university is nothing like college or high school. There are less assigned contact hours at university and especially now with the lock-down and social distancing measures – physically being in a classroom is becoming less … Continue reading “Staying Productive”
Becoming a Digital Apprentice – My Experience & Tips on Standing Out
By John, Computer Science College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham I’ve talked about why I applied to become a digital apprentice before, and the benefits it’s had on my university career, and, hopefully, the future benefits beyond that. There’s a clear advantage to having this opportunity than not having it. The monetary … Continue reading “Becoming a Digital Apprentice – My Experience & Tips on Standing Out”
Societies: My experiences
One of the biggest social experiences you get to have during your time at university must be Freshers’ week. During the first week before teaching starts, you get to experience many different new things. This includes moving into halls, meeting the flatmates you’ll be living with for 9 months, going out and enjoying the night … Continue reading “Societies: My experiences”