Keep your money safe
August 21, 2019
We hope you’re looking forward to joining us at the University of Nottingham in September. As you prepare to make the move to your new home, it’s important to be aware of some crucial security advice. Nottingham is generally a safe place to live and study, but the University has been made aware of a number …
Being an International Student at University
August 18, 2019
Congratulations to everyone who received their results recently. And for those of you making your way to Nottingham this September; we can’t wait to have you here at the beginning of the rest of your life. For some of you, university may be a 30-minute drive away from home. For others, like myself, home is …
How to cope with homesickness
August 12, 2019
A quick note from UoN: The advice in these blogs is meant to be of use to you throughout your entire time with us, whether that be 1 year, 3 years or many more. We recognise that the cohort of 2020 have a particularly dificult and different set of circumstances in which they join us …
Everything you need to know about coming to uni
August 8, 2019
You did it! ? You’ve got your grades, your place and the countdown to moving day has started. But there’s so much information you need to know and you may feel a bit like this… ⬇️ It’s ok, we’ve gathered together the most important things you need to know. Share your joy using #UoNFreshers Add …
Budgeting 101
August 5, 2019
I’m about to enter my 4th year of university education. 4 years! There was once a time I didn’t think I would even make it this far. Regardless, I couldn’t be happier or more grateful for my time in Nottingham and the lessons that I have learnt. One of the bigger things that I’ve managed …
Guide to being a student in Nottingham
July 30, 2019
Being a student is hard. Lucky for us, Nottingham makes it just that bit easier. Here are my top tips for making the most of your student status in Nottingham before entering the real world where student discounts don’t apply. First off, read that last line again. And then re-read it. Too many students don’t …
So… What Actually Happens at Graduation?
July 23, 2019
Since starting university three years ago, I always saw graduation as being a mystic event in the distant future. However, as of yesterday, that futuristic vision entered the territory of the past and I became a graduate. Due to the mystery that I saw as shrouding this event, yesterday was a real eye-opener – finally …
Dummies guide to travelling within Nottingham
July 22, 2019
Nottingham has plenty to offer, from the stunning campus to the historic lace market and beyond. Lucky for us, getting from point A to B really is a just a straight line with all the cheap and reliable modes of transportation readily available throughout the city. Keep reading to learn more about the various ways …
Adjusting to life in a city
July 17, 2019
A quick note from UoN: this blog was written in a time before COVID 19 but we think it’s something that will help you in your student life, We hope that you enjoy the blog but please be aware that social distancing measures may change some of the things you read about here. Having …
The ultimate guide to Nottingham’s best spots to de-stress
July 15, 2019
Now any old list borne of a simple Google search will give you the best spots in Nottingham to procrastinate with some friends. However, I did promise you the ultimate guide and so here are my favourite, secret (but not really) places to hang out in in Nottingham. The arcade! Now this one’s well-known …