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Posted by Michael in Criminology on July 26, 2018
After 11 months and 34 posts (including this one), the time has come for me to say goodbye. The past couple of months have felt a little weird. I submitted my dissertation on the 15th May. That was the point where many students felt that they had come to the end of […]
Posted in Future | Tagged criminology, future, goodbye, Leicester University, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on July 18, 2018
Over the past few weeks, as graduation got nearer and I have spoken to friends, acquaintances and colleagues about their respective graduations, their attitudes towards their own ceremonies were divided into two groups. The overwhelming majority of people spoke glowingly, with many describing it as one of the best days of their lives. It […]
Posted in Graduation | Tagged de montford hall, graduation, Leicester University, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on July 9, 2018
In my previous post, I presented my opening three pieces of advice that I have used to succeed in my studies at the University of Leicester. My final three tips are as follows: Print Out The Lecture Slides on Paper Granted, students will spend most of their money on rent, travel, books, food and […]
Posted in Essay, Exams, Revision, Studying | Tagged academics, assignment, essays, Exams, lecture, lecturers, Leicester University, studying, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on June 26, 2018
The highlight of June 2018 for me was getting my final dissertation mark back. I scored in the mid 70s, and that was sufficient to ensure that when I graduate next month, I will be the holder of a first class degree. This has made me really happy. I’ve enjoyed being a university student […]
Posted in Dissertation, Essay, Exams, Graduation, Revision, Studying | Tagged graduation, lecture, Leicester University, studying, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on June 14, 2018
As mentioned in my previous post, I really enjoyed the two taught modules in my final semester here at the University of Leicester. As I spent the last post discussing a key issue within the Forensic Science and Criminal Justice module, it seems only fair that I dedicate this post to hate crime. Before […]
Posted in Essay, Studying | Tagged criminology, harassment, hate crime, Leicester University, sexism, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on June 4, 2018
Although the importance of my final modules combined with having to produce 18k in words across 3 final assignments was challenging, I have still managed to enjoy the majority of 2018 so far. A major reason for that was that I loved the final two taught modules of my degree. I’ll use a future […]
Posted in News | Tagged criminology, dna, forensic science, Leicester University, Police, privacy, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on May 26, 2018
A story I have wanted to write about for a few weeks concerns the legacy of the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Alison Saunders. She’s now a lawyer at the firm LinkLaters. A damning view of Saunders’s legacy can be found at this link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/last-news-waiting-cruel-reign-alison-saunders/ In short, the article summarises that while […]
Posted in News, Studying | Tagged criminology, gender, Leicester University, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on May 17, 2018
There are some feelings and certain moments that you’ll remember for a very long time. Some of those moments, you might remember forever. The identity of those moments is largely subjective. Obviously things such as certain birthdays, Xmases, weddings, parties and funerals are likely to be among many people’s most memorable moments. After that, […]
Posted in Dissertation, Essay, Graduation, Studying | Tagged dissertation, Leicester University, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on May 7, 2018
I hope everyone is well and not feeling too stressed. I’m looking forward to submitting my dissertation but that’s a subject for another time. I used my last post to pass on my top tips for preparing for undergraduate examinations at university, particularly essay style exams. For this post, I am going to pass on […]
Posted in Dissertation, Exams, Studying | Tagged essay exams, Exams, Leicester University, revision, university of leicester
Posted by Michael in Criminology on April 28, 2018
I’m looking forward to the exam season. Am I mad? Obviously! But my excitement of the upcoming exam period is more because I don’t actually have any exams. Nevertheless, I’ve taken examinations in my earlier years at university. I therefore sympathise with any students who are revising hard and feeling more than a […]
Posted in Essay, Exams, Revision, Studying | Tagged essay exams, exam, exam season, Exams, Leicester University, revision, university of leicester
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