Jackie Thompson
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My experience of balancing part-time work and uni
October 10, 2024
By Zoe Waite, liberal arts student. Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay There are several reasons why someone may choose to work alongside their degree, to gain experience and extra funds or even to make new friends. I began working throughout the academic year primarily to support myself financially at university and rely less on people …
Changing my career and help from the Careers team
September 5, 2024
By Bhavin Sisodaria, BSc Industrial Economics graduate At the end of June and the start of July 2024, I booked a few interview support appointments with Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser, to maximise my chances of doing well in an interview for a dream job I had applied for. The role was for an assistant asset …
Studying for a PhD – challenges and opportunities
Maya Sharma, PhD Psychology Image by Džoko Stach from Pixabay Hello! My name is Maya and I have an undergraduate psychology degree, and I am currently completing my first year of a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology. I want to share my experience of choosing to study a PhD and what it’s been like so far. Upon completing my …
Are you allowing self-doubt to sabotage your true potential?
August 27, 2024
By Rebecca Smith, pharmacy student Starting university can be a huge challenge, and the thought of doing a degree and not having a graduate job to walk into is one of my biggest worries. “I have no experience in this area of the industry, why would they want me?”, “Why would an employer want a …
Two years ago I never thought I could have pursued further study
August 22, 2024
By Isobel Evans, MSc Marketing Student (2023-2024) and BA American Studies with History Graduate (2020-2023) Two years ago if someone had asked me about pursuing further study, I would have laughed. At that time, I had just finished my second year at Nottingham, studying for an undergraduate degree in American Studies with history. Navigating university …
Choosing Melbourne: A year of growth and adventure
August 20, 2024
By Ria Jobanputra, chemistry with an international study year student My time in Melbourne was an incredible adventure filled with growth and unforgettable experiences. From exploring the city’s vibrant culture to making lifelong friends, every day was a new chapter. I learned and grew in ways I never imagined, and the memories I made will …
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