Why I chose to study History
February 11, 2014
Faye Haslam explains why she’d tell her 18 year-old self to study History. I have always enjoyed learning about history, exploring more about our heritage and how the past has shaped who we are today. When it came to deciding what to study at university, although I looked into pursuing a science subject, I ultimately …
Making a difference through Nursing
January 28, 2014
Helena Bernard explains how a career in Nursing combines her love of science and her desire to make a difference. Nursing is not a glamorous profession, nor is it well paid considering the long hours and hard work required. Yet, I chose to study nursing because I had the desire to apply my most loved …
From History to …Human Resources
December 5, 2012
Janneke Dobben, University of Nottingham history alumna. I wasn’t the most decisive when choosing to study History at University – I flicked from wanting to do English…to Politics…to International Relations… and a mixture of all of them. I started studying History and Politics, but quickly realised this was a false start – I fell out of …
Why study the Arts?
November 30, 2012
Where can you go with an Arts degree? In this video employers talk about the skills Arts students can gain from studying a subject that they love and how these can benefit them in the future. Read more from other students, academics and employers on the Study What You Love pages.
Studying Culture, Film and Media
November 26, 2012
Eva Giraud, Lecturer in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area studies Something important to remember is that choosing the right degree for you is not just about studying what you love, but going into a job that you love, and it’s been really rewarding to see some of our recent graduates embarking on careers …
The Apprentice’s Tom: passion for history, love of wine…
November 20, 2012
Nottingham History graduate Tom Gearing was runner-up in last year’s series of The Apprentice. Despite going into the business world for his career – capitalising on two of his ‘hobbies’, music-listening and wine-drinking – he has no regrets about taking his passion for the past to degree level. Cheers! Turning a hobby into something more …
From Psychology to… social media
November 8, 2012
Maebellyne Ventura, University alumnus I have always been interested in behaviour and mental health so it was an almost natural choice to study Psychology. During my degree I was able to explore different aspects of psychology – biological, neurological and social, to name a few. In the process I also learnt a lot more about …
From American Studies to… anything
October 31, 2012
Claire Jermany, 4th year student The broad range of subjects that fall under the American Studies umbrella is the reason why I chose to study this loveable course. I’ve had to consult a huge range of materials for my lecture and seminar discussions over the years, from 8 Mile to slavery photographs to Muhammad Ali’s …