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Top 6 Tips to Graduate With A First in the Social Sciences Part 2
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
Top 6 Tips to Graduate With A First in the Social Sciences Part 1
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
Misogyny and Hate Crime
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
The Legacy of Alison Saunders
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
An Incredible Feeling
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
The Final 24 Hours (Examination Success Part 2)
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
Examination Success Part 1
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
Self-Defence or Murder?
Posted by Michael in Criminology on April 15, 2018
Imagine the scenario: you’re not at university but are instead alone in your family home. It’s the middle of night. You are awoken by noise from downstairs. Somebody is moving about inside your house yet your family are 200 miles away. Do you keep as quiet as possible and call the police, speaking in […]
Posted in News, Studying | Tagged criminology, Leicester University, self defense, university of leicester
Early April: Time for a New Timetable
Posted by Michael in Criminology on April 5, 2018
I hope everyone had a nice Easter holiday, if indeed, you were fortunate enough to have one. For this blogger, they’ll be no holidays until the dissertation is terminated. Sorry, submitted! One criminology academic once told me that Easter and the beginning of April is either liberation or panic. Liberation in the sense that […]
Posted in Dissertation, Essay, Exams, Holiday, Leisure, Revision, Stress, Studying | Tagged easter, essays, Exams, holidays, Leicester University, revision, studying, university of leicester, vacations
The Excellence of Opal
Posted by Michael in Criminology on March 26, 2018
As we near the end of March and approach Easter, although I am feeling slightly anxious about my final coursework and dissertation deadlines, I am continuing to enjoy my final year at the University of Leicester. I’ve spoken about some of the reasons for that in my previous posts. But one reason I haven’t mentioned […]
Posted in City, Studying | Tagged Accommodation, Leicester University, Opal Court, university of leicester
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