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That Brown Envelope… You know the one!
February 22, 2016
This blog post was written by English and Philosophy student, Rishi Davda. So you’ve just picked up that scary brown envelope that bystanders must think is on fire from the way you handle it. You walk down the corridor to a place where there are fewer eagle eyes. Out comes the sheet… Whether they are …
The Nottingham Advantage Award: An Inside Snapshot
February 15, 2016
This blog post was written by final year student, Una Kunhya, from the School of English. When I first arrived at Nottingham, the University heavily promoted the Nottingham Advantage Award. Initially, I had no idea what it entailed and it just seemed like a lot of extra work. However, since completing the Award I can definitely say …
Love Reading? Get Involved in the UoN Read On Get On Campaign!
February 8, 2016
This blog post was written by final year student, Katie Randall, from the School of English. There are many opportunities available as an English student at the University of Nottingham, one of which is the option to take part in the Nottingham Advantage Award. Although the Award is open to all students at the university and …
Why Root For the Underdog?
February 1, 2016
This blog post was written by English and Hispanic student, Sally Hirst. We, as an audience, always seem to root for the underdog. We cheer on those who are more likely to fail. We want the dorky teenage boy (like Brian in The Breakfast Club) to get the girl of his dreams, the hapless klutz …
Five Places on Campus to Read with a View
January 25, 2016
This blog post was written by final year American Studies and English student, Radhika Chond, from the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies. Hiya everyone, welcome back from your Christmas Break! Now as the January chill starts to set in and frost lingers in the air, hinting snow but demanding coffee to keep warm, the …
‘Say Yes to Everything’
April 8, 2015
This blog post was written by third year English and French student, Amelia Smith from the School of English. Before my year abroad, I was advised to say yes to everything, and this was the best advice I could have been given. Agreeing to tutor two children in English, led to their teacher inviting me to give …
“I Nearly Died From Embarrassment”
March 16, 2015
This blog post was written by first year English and Hispanic student, Sally Hirst from the School of English. Why are we, as a generation, so concerned about what others think of us? It doesn’t matter if we’ve known someone all our lives, or simply for an hour, we want everybody to perceive us in a positive light. …
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