Candid Confessions of a Medical Student
December 6, 2016
As someone who spends an unhealthy amount of time on the internet, I think it’s safe for me to say that there aren’t a lot of blogs that highlight the everyday ups and downs of being a medical student. Disclaimer: I’ve only been here 2 months. In the world of medical education, I’m still …
Songs That Sum up Being at UoN
November 30, 2016
The Proclaimers – 500 Miles Walking to the QMC on my first day of Freshers’ at 9am made me realise two things: 1) someone obviously had it against me to have me undergo this feat, but also 2) the campus is HUGE. Now, I enjoy the campus’ size as it is able to hide vast …
Is There Really Such Thing as a “Work Life Balance”?
November 20, 2016
“You just need to find a work life balance”. Oh. Right. OK. Thank you buzz feed for your wonderful, insightful advice. Those nine words have saved me from the whirlwind of essays, parties, reading and lack of sleep that sums up my new life as a fresher. I wish. We’re always told that all we …
“I’m not a lecturer, I’m a student.” 4 hurdles you’ll overcome as a mature student.
November 14, 2016
1. You may start drinking coffee because you need too, not out of choice. Or is this just me? Anyway, as a mature student you no doubt have many commitments to juggle as well as studying for your degree. Caffeine can be your good friend at times. What’s the hurdle here? There’s no separate …
University: Expectations vs Reality
September 15, 2016
Freshers week is nearly upon us and a whole bunch of new students are going to be joining us! Welcome to the herd! Coming to university is probably one of the most exciting, scary, difficult and fun experiences ever. And of course with any big event, there are all sorts of expectations! And if you …
What graduation is actually like
July 23, 2016
08:00– final drive down to Nottingham. Let’s not get too emotional Gemma, it’s only the A52. 10:00 – god it’s getting hot already. Might open a window. But that would mess up my hair. Am going to kill anyone that tries to open a window. 10:01 – I’m going to kill my brother. 11:35 – …
How to read more?
July 13, 2016
When I was a kid, I almost always had my head a book. Whether it was at the dinner table, walking down the street, in the shower, if it was possible to read a book, I would be reading one. My parents actually had to tell me off for reading too much sometimes. But since …
Three badass shows about badass women you need to be watching this summer
June 29, 2016
So that’s it. Exams are over, results are out and Britain has voted to leave the EU. And whether it’s been good news or bad, you can now finally binge watch all of the shows you said you would watch during revision. But as soon as you sit down to fully appreciate all of the …
Results Day
June 16, 2016
It is coming up to the end of the academic year and most of us will be receiving our results on the final Friday from our tutors or on Bluecastle the following Monday. For me this results day would be the last time I would ever have to have those horrible nightmares about missing out …
4 of the Best Bars in Nottingham
June 1, 2016
This is a guide for those of you who don’t really understand the appeal of fist pumping to the latest mind scrambling rave anthem in a dark sweaty room and would rather have a nice relaxed pint in a bar with a couple of friends. In no particular order here are my favourite bars in …
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