How Nottingham University has changed me for the better
March 29, 2023
As a beyond anxious yet excitable 18-year old stepping into the Derby Hall courtyard back in 2020, I saw university as a sort of adult playground, where making a solid group of life-long friends and having that “unbeatable” social life clouded any academic vision I left school with. Yet, looking back on almost three years …
How to handle writers block when studying a creative writing module
March 15, 2023
Creative writing is one of my favourite and most fulfilling parts of my English degree. Seeing a poem or a short story that I spent hours pondering over the word choice of materialise into a finished piece of work is often more satisfying than turning in an essay. For me creative writing is not just …
Working full-time, studying part-time and keeping long-term goals in mind
March 1, 2023
Lots of blogs will tell you about ways to manage your time with conflicting responsibilities, however, what I want to discuss is: How I identified my ‘why’ which helped to focus my choices. How I found alternative ways to pursue my long-term goals when plans changed. Whilst studying part-time with Nottingham University’s distance learning MA …
What to consider when picking modules
February 8, 2023
Picking modules can be daunting. The number of options can be overwhelming and choosing something when you’re not certain if you’ll enjoy it can be scary, especially if you get to choose modules in first year where you don’t have the foundation of the first year modules to help you make your choice. For second …
Never underestimate the power of a green campus
February 1, 2023
Think about the size of your local duck pond, then multiply it by a thousand. That’s probably half the size of the University of Nottingham’s on-campus lake, and half the ducks. Other universities would struggle to provide such a scenic trip for visiting family members but there’s room for everyone on the 121-acre expanse of …
Reflecting on the past year of my PhD
January 20, 2023
A PhD researcher’s life is certainly varied! 2022 has been an enjoyable, successful, and productive year and I have enjoyed working with many different people. The following is a selection of highlights from this year’s research journey. Much of my main research has involved collecting, writing, and editing the place-name survey for the Isle of …
Preventing procrastination as an English student
November 4, 2022
I always find it difficult to get back into studying after a substantial time of relaxation. As an English Literature student, it can also be hard to read multiple books for seminars on top of attending lectures and making notes. New students would typically prefer to make new friends, go to parties, and focus on …
Studying while living at home
October 14, 2022
I have never lived in student accommodation; I never lived in halls, with other students, or stayed anywhere near campus. Instead, I went for the cheaper option of staying at home and commuting an hour every day for university. Blessed with hindsight, I can see that it was the less stressful option given how the …
Carrying out research within the School of English
September 30, 2022
The academic jump between A-levels and University can be really intimidating, especially when you’re expected to start researching and citing more for your essays. Don’t stress out about it just yet! Your tutor and professors will be willing to support you with the transition, and this article is going to cover some helpful resources to …
Joining a society: my time at Impact Magazine
August 25, 2022
When I started at Nottingham, I immediately searched for what societies I could join here. The pandemic was affecting all aspects of life, including the possibility of the University hosting in-person lectures and events. Therefore, I knew that my best hope in making friends would be through joining societies, and I was right! I originally …
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