Insight into third year – the busiest of them all
I’m just over 3 weeks in to my third year at Leicester, and life is exactly what people said it would be – busy! It seems that the extra workload from my course, coupled with my desire to experience everything I have ever wanted to try society-wise, has meant my timetable is jampacked! I’m sure this is […]
7 tips for running a Fresher’s Fair stall
As you will undoubtedly have noticed, this week has involved the two day long Fresh Fair, more commonly known as Fresher’s Fair! It is the best way to browse all of the societies Leicester has to offer, meet the members and pick up ALL the flyers and freebies! Last year I wrote a blog on 7 things to […]
My experience at the Student Awards!
It came as a huge surprise but the Environmental Action Society were nominated (and shortlisted!!) for Campaigning Group of the Year! Two of our committee members were invited to the glamorous annual Student Awards event, where the winners would be announced, so as current President, I was able to attend along with the current Secretary. […]
5 things to do post-exams as a Leicester Geography student
Since exams are officially finished on the 6th of June, many of us will be looking for things do to in the weeks before heading home! In no particular order here’s my top list of things to do post-exam in Leicester. 1. Head to Shabang or LetsDisko What better way to celebrate and have fun with all […]
Why I’m excited for the next few weeks!
Exams are finished! Or should I say exam – this term mostly comprised of coursework! Whilst it is a relief there is still much to do! Check out my post about things to do post-exam as a geography student. For me specifically however, I am very excited for the weeks ahead before going home later […]
New term, new modules, new trees
Having started normal uni once again, I thought it would be good to share an update on my new modules and other happenings this term. So first off, we have a very curious physical geography module called Glacial Worlds. When I first heard this, I presumed it would be about glaciers and other glacial features, however […]
Starting your own society
I’ve kept it quiet until now however this term I applied with 3 other students to form a new student society! It was a long and hard process but I am happy to say we were successful and are now very excited for the year to come! I’d like to tell you about the application experience […]
Second year-first year differences
Nearly 1 month since the start of term, I can say that I’ve pretty much settled into second year life at Leicester. It is a lot different to the first year, in both good and bad ways. Heres a summary of the differences I’ve encountered so far. 1) Less modules, more reading – the reading […]
Post-fresher’s fair advice
I’m sure we can all agree that Fresher’s fair is exhausting, whether you are running a stall or spending hours on your feet signing up to virtually every society. Having done both this year, I am ready to curl up and sleep for a month. Like me, you probably want to forget all about those huge […]
10 tips for Freshers studying Geography at Leicester
With A level results day coming up, thousands of young people, at the opening of an envelope or a click of a button, will be magically transformed into Freshers. Having being in the position myself less than a year ago, I remember all too well that nervous-excited feeling when you find out you are definitely going to […]
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