What to expect in an academic workplace – Summer Research Placement Programme
July 24, 2024
By Hannah Kane Hannah took part in the Summer Research Placement Programme and here she reflects on her experience working in Manuscripts and Special Collections. The thought of working within an academic setting will likely sound daunting. As a member of the university, the likelihood is that you already possess some of the key skills …
Learning English to Teaching English: My Time Working in a Primary School on the Teaching English as an Additional Language Placement
June 24, 2024
By Khadar Jamal The Beginning During my second year of university, I thought this would be a perfect time to search for placements. I checked the Faculty of Arts placement page and saw the Teaching English as an Additional Language placement. I am someone who is strongly considering pursuing teaching as a career after university, …
‘My Guinea Pig’s Bit My Finger’ – My Literacy Support Project Placement
June 12, 2024
By Elizabeth Davis Celebrity status My time volunteering at Rosslyn Park Primary was memorable to say the least. I recall, being welcomed into the classroom by a round of applause, and the children in class shouting out my name. I felt as if I were a celebrity! The children were incredibly welcoming, both in terms …
An Unforgettable Experience at Sinfonia Viva
By Ken Zheng How it all started? This all started with the Placement Module from my second-year course. In this module, I learned a lot about different industries and how to improve my communication, time management, and other important skills. These would increase my chances of getting employed by companies I wanted to work for. …
My placement experience at John Clifford Primary School
May 31, 2024
By Chen Yao I embarked on a two-month placement, teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) at John Clifford Primary School. My teaching skills are deeply increased by the colourful experience and my appreciation for educational endeavours has really grown. My future career aspirations are also more clear after taking part in the placement. In …
An Unforgettable Experience of Teaching English as an Additional Language in a Primary School
May 23, 2024
By Ruiwen Zhang, MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching Seizing the opportunity The first time I knew about the Faculty of Arts Placements team was attending the Faculty of Arts Welcome Event. A team member told me to keep an eye on Placements in PGT community hub, and I could find many volunteer chances …
Spanish Teaching Placement with Nuestra Escuela
May 22, 2024
By Daisy Bastin During my second term at university, I decided to dip my toes into the world of placements. I was lucky enough to find the Nuestra Escuela placement – it described exactly what I was looking for. Over a number of weeks, myself and a handful of other University of Nottingham students who …
Jet-Setting Across Platforms: Social Media Marketing with Third Culture Nellie
May 20, 2024
By Megan Brown Finding the opportunity As an individual who not only aspires to work in the marketing industry but also thoroughly enjoys travel, I knew I had to apply when I came across a placement opportunity with Third Culture Nellie. This placement felt like a perfect fit, especially with the possibility of working remotely. …
My Spanish Adventure at Nuestra Escuela Nottingham
May 16, 2024
by Chloe Ling Applying At the beginning of the second semester, I was delighted to have the opportunity to participate in a voluntary placement at Nuestra Escuela Nottingham. Nuestra Escuela is an organisation that provides supplementary school lessons in Spanish for Hispanic families in Nottingham. I was initially a little apprehensive about applying because the …
From Peeling Oranges, Easter Crafts and Teaching New Phonemes: The Complexities of an English Language Placement in a Reception Class
May 9, 2024
By Tiha Wheatcroft – PGT Student in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching Applying for the Placement An opportunity arose when I browsed the Faculty of Arts Moodle page: a volunteering placement in a primary school, focusing on Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL). I wanted to take part in this placement to confirm …