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 February 27, 2018
Last night I went to the 59th Annual Bennett Lecture, an annual occasion when a guest speaker comes in and gives a lecture for students, staff and the public, in memory of F.W. Bennett who played a key role in establishing the university and was a keen amateur geologist. This year, the speaker was Dr. […]
Posted in Future, Reseach, Studying | Tagged Bennett Lecture, Geology, Guest Speaker, Lecture, Leicester, research, societies, student, University, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on February 22, 2018
Recently I’ve helped out at a few UCAS Visit Days and whilst chatting to prospective students and their parents it got me thinking about the reasons why I chose Leicester as the right place for me when I came to visit, so I thought I’d share some of these reasons as to why I like […]
Posted in Studying | Tagged applying, campus, facilities, Geology, learning, Leicester, rocks, skills, student, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on February 10, 2018
Most students are always looking for ways to save some cash in order to make their student loan go further, so here’s a few of my top tips for saving money. Student discounts can save you loads. Lots of shops and attractions offer discounts for students so make sure you always ask if they offer […]
Posted in Money | Tagged budgeting, Geology, Leicester, money, student, tips, top tips, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on January 24, 2018
The university is always interested to hear feedback from students about what they like and or would like to be improved about their course and student experience as a whole. There are many ways which this feedback is gathered, including end-of-module questionnaires, the annual National Student Survey (NSS) and Student-Staff Committee (SSC) meetings in each […]
Posted in Studying, Volunteering | Tagged course rep, feedback, Geology, improving, learning, skills, ssc, student, undergraduate, University, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on January 16, 2018
Last week I sat my last ever exam as an undergraduate student. This gave me mixed feelings, whilst I’m relieved that I don’t have to go through the stress of sitting exams again, it means that I’m one step closer to finishing my degree and being released into the real world. The way my module […]
Posted in Exams | Tagged Exam, Geology, learning, Leicester, research, student, undergraduate, university life, University of Leicester, UoL
Posted by Joseph in Geology on January 7, 2018
This week I started the new year with a trip to Leeds and attended my first ever academic conference, the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) Annual Meeting, which this year was held at the Leeds City Museum. The conference is a chance for researchers from the volcanology community from all over the UK and […]
Posted in Studying | Tagged conference, Geology, Poster, research, skills, student, undergraduate, University, University of Leicester, VMSG
Posted by Joseph in Geology on December 28, 2017
Whilst the Christmas break is a time to relax, it also means that January exams are just around the corner. With that in mind, I thought I’d share a few of my tips for surviving the exam period. Prepare – Obviously, you have the most chance of success if you spend time putting effort into revising. […]
Posted in Exams | Tagged Exam, Geology, learning, Leicester, skills, undergraduate, University, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on December 8, 2017
Last week, I went along to a session for second year geology students interested in doing a year abroad to share some of my experiences from my year abroad in New Zealand and answer their questions. This got me thinking back to this time 2 years ago when I decided to apply for my year […]
Posted in Study Abroad | Tagged Geology, Leicester, new zealand, study abroad, Travel, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester, year abroad
Posted by Joseph in Geology on November 30, 2017
Cycling is a great way to get around in Leicester as a student. It’s cheaper than getting the bus and quicker than walking or being stuck in traffic (meaning you can stay in bed a bit later!), so it’s no wonder that it’s so popular with students. Cycling is also great for the environment and a […]
Posted in City | Tagged bike, cycling, Leicester, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester, UoL
Recent Comments