Posted by Joseph in Geology on March 11, 2018
Last Friday night was the geology ball, an annual event put on by the PCSB Geology Society which is a highlight of the society calendar. Students from all year groups and staff come together and dress up in their finery for an evening to celebrate the past year. It’s nice to see everyone dressed up and […]
Posted in Societies | Tagged ball, geologists, Geology, Leicester, party, socialising, societies, student, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on November 26, 2017
If you’re a prospective student you might be wondering what we students actually get up to on a daily basis, so I thought I’d share a typical “day in the life”. This year there doesn’t seem to be such a thing as a typical day for me, but I’ve tried to choose a fairly normal […]
Posted in Studying | Tagged Geology, Leicester, socialising, societies, student, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on November 8, 2017
Whilst being at university it’s good to get involved with things outside of your studies to help you to get a good work-life balance and develop skills that will help you in the future. One of the most fun ways you can do this is by being a committee member for a student group. Every […]
Posted in Societies | Tagged budgeting, committee, CV, improving, Leicester, skills, socialising, societies, Society, student, Students' Union, ULSU, undergraduate, Union Activities, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on October 8, 2017
Leicester is a fantastic city to live and study in. The city centre and the area around the university are full of loads of facilities and plenty of green spaces. It’s not too big so you can easily get to know your way round, but it’s big enough that there’s plenty to see and do. […]
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Posted by Joseph in Geology on September 18, 2017
If you’re starting your first year next week then you’re probably looking forward to Freshers Week with a mixture of nerves and excitement. 3 years ago I was in exactly the same position as you, so I thought I’d share a few tips to help you make the most of your first week at university. […]
Posted in Societies, Sport, Studying | Tagged First Week, Freshers, Freshers Fortnight, Geology, Leicester, socialising, societies, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Jo M in Geology on October 18, 2015
With term now fully underway, finding time to be sociable is hard. It’s different to switch off; you’re overcome with a feeling of guilt that my time would be better spent studying. Welcome to fourth year. However, one thing geologists definitely do full-heartedly… barcrawls! When we have time for fun, we certainly know how to […]
Posted in City, Friends, Leisure, Societies | Tagged socialising, University, university life, University of Leicester
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