Dealing with English writing: CELE consultation
November 6, 2015
As an overseas student whose first language is not English, I found that writing, especially in academia, was not an easy job. In UK universities, most courses give essay assignments. I saw that some people have been used to writing since they were a child, which is good because in my opinion, writing also builds critical …
We do need work experience, a degree is not enough!
October 30, 2015
I have always been told how important an internship is for undergraduate students. That was why I worked my socks off in my second year. In the increasingly competitive global job market, everyone has a degree, extracurricular activities, some volunteering experience and of course, an internship. For me, an internship is not replaceable by anything …
4 ways to spend Autumn and Winter in Nottingham
October 23, 2015
Dear international fresher students, welcome and congratulations on getting into university! And to any returners, welcome back! I have to say, dear freshers and returners, you’ve made a great choice – Nottingham is an absolutely gorgeous place to live. From watching the leaves turn orange by the lake, to having a late picnic in Wollaton …
Academic culture shock: how to handle it
October 16, 2015
Last year, I arrived in the UK to get a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics before starting my MSc Economics and Econometrics course. I hadn’t done any economics modules previously, so that is why I had to take the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Economics. To be honest, at first I knew nothing about academic culture in …
A scholarship winner shares her tips for making a successful application
October 8, 2015
I have to state this before I continue writing: I have no guarantee that following my ideas will 100% get you that scholarship, but I do hope they help you on your journey to scholarship success. On June 10, 2015 I received a mail that I had been waiting for since November 2014. I had …
The city I now call home: being @UoN
October 2, 2015
I completed two weeks in Nottingham yesterday. But looking around now, I feel like I’ve been part of this place, forever. The academic teaching has finally started and gearing up in full swing. Yes, like many of you out there I am daunted by the massive shift in the way of learning, from undergraduate to …
Tips for finding Halal food in Nottingham
Beginning a journey in a place that you are not familiar with is a tough challenge. I come from Indonesia which is quite far from UK, 14-hours long flight and several hours of road trip to Nottingham are not a big issue considering the obstacles that you have to face one year ahead in a …
Eid al-Adha in Nottingham
September 25, 2015
Eid al-adha is the one of two most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year. It is distinct from Eid Al-Fitr. While Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan when Muslims break their month-long fast, this festival marks the end of Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca. This festival involves animal sacrifice as a symbol and honors the …
Welcome to #UoNFreshers!
September 24, 2015
Vicky Torrillas is an exchange student from Luther College, Iowa, USA, starting a year in Nottingham’s School of Politics and International Relations. Welcome to #UoNFreshers! Have you been around our campuses this week? Freshers Week kicked off on Monday and has been going strong ever since. When I arrived around 10-ish to campus on Monday, …
Welcome Programme 2015
September 21, 2015
Vicky Torrillas is an exchange student from Luther College, Iowa, USA, starting a year in Nottingham’s School of Politics and International Relations. Another year comes around, and another Welcome Programme for the international students takes place. Some picked their BRPs, some roamed around campus trying to find the right building and others started mingling in the line to get …
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