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Final year countdown
Posted by Larona in Economics on October 21, 2015
Every time I have to introduce myself these days I keep having to mention that I am a third year. My final year, it still seems so unreal even though it’s been weeks. And if anything was to jolt me into reality, it was the Third Year Welcome Talk. As if being a final year […]
Posted in Career, Employment, Future, Graduation, Postgraduate Study, Studying | Tagged final year, further study, graduates

Getting ready to board the plane…
Posted by Larona in Economics on August 17, 2015
Exactly two years ago I was getting ready for my biggest adventure yet, studying abroad! I was excited and nervous all at the same time. My last few days before I boarded the plane were spent with my family and friends and it wasn’t easy leaving them behind. Starting university and in a foreign country […]
Posted in Friends, Future, Reseach, Study Abroad, Studying | Tagged abroad, international students, planning, travelling
Surviving Your Summer Internship 101
Posted by Larona in Economics on July 29, 2015
Now that I am more than halfway through my summer internship (it’s only 6 weeks), I fancy myself a bit of an expert in all things internships (just kidding). So after all the hard work and sleepless nights filling out those long online applications, going for countless interviews and being assessed a million times you […]
Posted in Career, Employment, Future, Internship, Studying | Tagged punctual, research, summer internship, tips | 2 Responses
When I graduate…
Posted by Larona in Economics on July 19, 2015
Graduating is one of those important rites of passage that every university student should experience. This past week I had the privilege of witnessing some of my friends receive their hard earned degrees from the Chancellor. It was a beautiful short ceremony, which I was glad for, after all no one enjoys sitting down doing […]
Posted in Future, Graduation, Leisure, Societies, Sport, Studying | Tagged fun, hobbies, new things, skills, Students Union
Aloha!
Posted by Larona in Economics on July 12, 2015
Hello! This is my very first blog post and it’s only fitting that I introduce myself. My name is Larona and I am a going to be a third year BSc Economics student come this October. I am so excited to share my experiences about student life in Leicester with you all and I hope […]
Posted in Career, Holiday, Internship, Societies, Studying | Tagged economics, internship, London, summer
What I wish I had done at university
Posted by Alisa L in Economics on June 9, 2014
So as my university life came to an end, I realise what I truly miss out at university. I mean I had a part-time job, plenty of friends and coursemates, some nights out and other extra-curricular activities… But what I should have done was to study abroad. University of Leicester offer several study abroad programs. […]
Posted in Erasmus, Holiday, Study Abroad, Studying | 2 Responses
2014 Budget and Students
Posted by Alisa L in Economics on March 25, 2014
A few days ago, Chancellor George Osborne delivered his 2014 Budget. And as important as it is for economic students to catch up with news like this, students in general should know at least a few key points that can affect us. Even though the Chancellor George Osborne has promised more apprenticeships for young people […]
Next year accommodation hunting!
Posted by Alisa L in Economics on February 26, 2014
Well, this academic year is coming to an end sooner than you think. So maybe it’s time we talked about housing for the next year. If you are lucky enough to stay put at your current flat/house, then skip this post; if not, here are some tips I think might be of use to you […]
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MyStudentRecord Websitr crashes!
Posted by Alisa L in Economics on February 22, 2014
This afternoon around 3pm, the MyStudentRecord, the only website that contains student personalised timetable and exam results crashed. No one, even the staffs could log in. This happened right after the announcement that the last semester’s exam results were out and everyone tried to log in at the same time. First time during my 3 […]
Things to do after exams
Posted by Alisa L in Economics on January 22, 2014
If you are wondering what to do after the January exams is over. I have some awesome suggestions for you. 1, Sleep in… A lot of sleep in! 2, Have a party with friends … This is of course one of the favourite ideas. I mean the student union is definitely planning some big night […]
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