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Navigating and succeeding in culturally diverse settings

Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer In today’s interconnected world, mastering intercultural competence is a skill that enhances your personal and professional opportunities. Whether you’re a university student gearing up for your career, or a recent graduate stepping into the workforce, understanding cultural diversity can be a defining factor in your journey. In this blog post, we’ll …

Languages: Options You May Not Have Known Were Available to You

By Grace Smyth, languages student blogger When you tell people that you are a language student, they always say “so what are your plans for the future? Do you want to teach? So you’re going into translation?” Many people think that these are the only options for language students, but in reality, there are so …

Applying to Become an English Language Assistant With the British Council

By Rowena Harris, Student Blogger Interested in working abroad, improving your fluency in another language, and gaining valuable experience to strengthen your CV? The British Council offers paid six-month or one-year placements teaching English as a foreign language in 15 different countries around the world. The placement involves working in a school, in a country of …

Year Abroad: Choosing Where to Go and What to Do

By Rowena Harris, Student Blogger For modern languages students like myself, a year abroad in your third year of study is compulsory. But did you know that the majority of Nottingham students have the opportunity to study abroad as well? You can find out more about the opportunities in your school, on the Study Abroad …