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 Frances in Criminology on July 31, 2017
About this time two years ago, I started my student blog and have learnt and grown so much since then, with the help of this blog to encourage me to reflect on my experiences. I distinctly remember being concerned that I wouldn’t be able to think of enough things to write about, but wow, has […]
Posted in Dissertation, Future | Tagged adventure, dissertation, end of uni, final, final year, future, goodbye, graduation, green criminology, growth, job, learning, passion, scarman prize, the end, third year, work
Posted by David in Criminology on December 16, 2016
May I wish all of our readers’ a peaceful and joyous Christmas period whatever your religion or beliefs. If I can wish anything for humankind, it is peace and fulfillment, without negatively affecting others. Take care!
Posted in Distance Learning | Tagged Christmas, criminology, distance learning, future, Mature Students, Study Abroad, studying, university of leicester
Posted by David in Criminology on November 16, 2016
I did it, I’ve been accepted to do a PhD! I remember that icy cold sensation of studying at the undergraduate level. The concerns, the worries, the schedules and the waiting for results. … and I did two undergraduate degrees! Then, for some inexplicable reason, I went through the Master’s’ programme. This time involving the […]
Posted in Distance Learning | Tagged academic, Career, criminology, degree, distance learning, future, Mature Students, student, student life, Study Abroad, studying, university of leicester |
Posted by David in Criminology on November 13, 2016
Well what a year it has been in Western politics! Following the Brexit vote in the UK to begin the process of leaving the European economic community the levels of hate crimes in the UK sharply increased in a rapid and worrying trend. To this point, these figures have not yet returned to the levels […]
Posted in Distance Learning | Tagged academic, Career, criminal justice fast track, criminology, culture, distance learning, future, Police, society, travelling, university of leicester, work experience
Posted by David in Criminology on October 27, 2016
I have read other blogs concerning dissertations and recall if I would ever write one – well now I am. The time is nigh! It’s not only the writing of 15,000 words which makes the task daunting, but also the forming of new relationships (for example, with my supervisor), the learning of new skills and […]
Posted in Distance Learning | Tagged academic, criminology, dissertation, distance learning, employment, future, Mature Students, revision, stress, student, Study Abroad, university of leicester
Posted by David in Criminology on October 2, 2016
Following a post by Frances, I too must comment on FutureLearn. As a Distance Learning student of the University of Leicester the medium of the internet is vital to extending my knowledge – and this will apply also to many other students on Criminology and Security modules who are located around the globe – my […]
Posted in Distance Learning | Tagged academic, Career, careers, criminal justice fast track, criminology, distance learning, employment, future, Mature Students, Police, student, Study Abroad, studying, travelling, university of leicester, work experience
Posted by David in Criminology on August 26, 2016
Following eighteen months of study I am now entering the home straight of my Modular course Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Leicester. This I am studying by Distance Learning. Distance Learning is a flexible way to study and achieve globally-recognised qualifications whilst remaining in your workplace – or wherever else you need to be. […]
Posted in Distance Learning | Tagged academic, criminology, degree, distance learning, future, Mature Students, student, student life, Study Abroad, university of leicester
Posted by Frances in Criminology on August 24, 2016
I have spoken a lot in previous posts about my volunteering position with Trading Standards this summer and I’m here to write yet another to highlight the breadth of opportunities that come with an experience like this. Trying to secure a volunteering placement (let alone a job) is hard, I won’t lie to you. […]
Posted in Future, Intership, Volunteering | Tagged Career, contacts, criminal justice fast track, future, jobs, meeting, Police, trading standards, volunteering, work experience |
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