Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on June 30, 2019
I have been blogging for the University of Leicester for over two years now, beginning towards the end of my first year, and through that time I’ve posted almost eighty blog posts via both the Film Studies and History of Art page. But now, today, as my university journey comes to an end I […]
Posted in Employment, Future, Graduation, Studying, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged Academic, advice, future, Goodbye, Graduation, Leicester, Moving Forward, Opportunities, Sign Off, Study, work
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on April 30, 2019
As I come to the end of my third and final term of semester two (crazy, I know), I realise the majority of people are only just beginning their third term, regarding their final deadlines and exams; feels like it’s not going to end, right? These next few weeks can be really crucial, in […]
Posted in Essay, Exams, Friends, Revision, Stress | Tagged advice, Distraction, Environment, Essays, exams, preparation, Productivity, revision, stress, Study, Tips
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on April 20, 2019
Happy Easter weekend everyone, I hope you’re all having a lovely time, especially with all the sunshine! This is just a quick update on where I’m at, particularly in terms of my university work; and of course, forever highlighting the importance of taking breaks here and there. As I’m writing this, I am […]
Posted in Dissertation, Future, Stress, Studying | Tagged Break, Dissertation, Easter, Home, Spring, stress, Study, work
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on March 9, 2019
Good question! Okay, so I know those of you who are current students will already be well versed in what a seminar is and what they involve. However, reflecting back on the many prospective students I’ve talked to, this has been a really common question, and one that I did not know the answer […]
Posted in Studying, Uncategorized | Tagged Confidence, FAQ, Help, Lecture, Notes, preparation, reading, research, Seminar, Study, Tips
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on February 6, 2019
Procrastination is generally the ultimate nemesis of even the most diligent student. Sometimes that extra episode is calling you on Netflix, or the idea of staying in your bed is far more appealing than going up to the library. It’s completely normal, however it’s up to you to conquer it when it arises. A […]
Posted in Essay, Stress, Studying, Uncategorized | Tagged advice, Procrastination, Productivity, Routine, Self-Care, stress, Study
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on October 28, 2018
Happy Reading Week to everyone at Leicester; we’ve reached the half way point of first semester…perhaps that doesn’t feel like much of an achievement to some but ask any final year and you’ll find that every little milestone counts. Reading Week is sometimes referred to as the half term of university, but I […]
Posted in Essay, Friends, Leisure, Stress, Studying | Tagged Assignments, Family, Friends, Reading Week, Relax, Schedule, stress, Study, Time off, work
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on October 17, 2018
Through my two and a bit years a to university, I have discovered something…university is hard! Okay, that was a no brainer, but also through these two and a bit years I’ve talked to a lot of people who were struggling, and yet didn’t turn to anyone for help. I’m here to stress to […]
Posted in Essay, Friends, Health, Stress, Studying | Tagged advice, Asking for Help, Course Rep, Help, Independence, Lecturers, stress, Struggling, Students, Study
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on March 31, 2018
As promised from previous post, this post is going to be about my experiences from just over a week ago, attending both a careers event and postgraduate open evening in one day. In all honesty, it didn’t really turn out the way I hoped but I’m going to write some musings anyway, and potentially […]
Posted in Career, Employment, Future, Graduation, Internship, Postgraduate Study, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged career, Decisions, Experience, Finance, future, Industries, Internship, Masters, stress, Study, Teaching, Unsure
Posted by Charlotte D in Film Studies on January 30, 2018
The nominations have been released, I’ve reeled about the general lack of critical love for The Greatest Showman, and the internet is flooded with film reviews…it’s Oscar season! But, I’m not really sure the Oscars always lives up to its prestige, rewarding the best of the best in the film industry. Of course, there […]
Posted in Leisure, News, Studying | Tagged Awards, Foreign Language Film, Hollywood, New Experiences, Nominations, Oscar Season, Spanish Cinema, Study, The Greatest Showman
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