Posted by Tabitha in Natural Sciences on September 4, 2018
Hey, congratulations! Your A-Levels are over and you’ve made it – you’re going to uni. Seeing as you’ve chosen to come to Leicester, you’ve obviously got good common sense (and impeccable taste in higher education providers). However, I thought it would still be beneficial for me to compile a short list of five hints and […]
Posted in Friends, Leisure, Societies, Studying | Tagged advice, first year, Freshers, top tips, University of Leicester
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on August 30, 2016
It has been great blogging for you guys over these past couple months but I am afraid this will be my last blog post. Now that I have graduated it is time for me to pass the baton to the next Natural Science blogger, to whom I wish the best of luck (I’m sure they’ll […]
Posted in Studying | Tagged Goodbyes, Graduating Class 2016
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on August 30, 2016
Something that is always challenging for any new university student is adjusting to university level study. The Natural Science course in particular presents some unique challenges and this list has been made to help you overcome these challenges: Pre-reading: Pre-reading is the literature reading or research that should be completed before a session. Not all […]
Posted in Essay, Reseach, Studying | Tagged #KeystoSuccess, #MajorKey
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on August 29, 2016
With A-level results day not too long ago, thousands of students all across the UK will be preparing to go to university. Hopefully it was one of their choice but if not I hope they are able to find a happy alternative. To all those lucky enough to earn a spot on the Natural Science […]
Posted in Career, Friends, Future, Societies, Studying | Tagged FabFirstYear
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on July 30, 2016
Around this time four years ago I was in the same position as a lot of A-level students. Having just completed my exams I was enjoying my summer holiday with the ever-looming results day drawing nearer and nearer. I was anxious for the results to come out but also nervous of the outcome. However, there’s […]
Posted in Exams, Future, Studying | Tagged A-level results, Adjustment, Clearing, UCAS
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on June 30, 2016
Attach the pdf*, click the “Send” button, check the “Sent box” to make sure it actually left your email and boom! It’s finally done**. I have completed the last of my coursework on the Natural Science course. I almost don’t believe it, I feel like come this September I’m gonna have to write another essay […]
Posted in Stress, Studying | Tagged Finished
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on June 30, 2016
So if you read my previous blog “The Difference of the Fourth Year in Nat-Sci Pt. 1” you’ll know that I am referring to the final year of the Natural Science MSci course, where students have a large research project which is worth half of the year, as well as 3 compulsory modules. The structure […]
Posted in Essay, Societies, Studying | Tagged 4th year, Freedom
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on June 22, 2016
A question I get asked a lot is what is “Natural Science”? There is a slight misconception that I study trees and plants, which is not wrong but it’s not entirely right; there is so much more to the Natural Science course (previously known as Interdisciplinary Science). The source of that misconception is the link […]
Posted in Friends, Studying
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on April 30, 2016
Previously I did a blog about “Making the Most of University” where I reflected on the myriad of opportunities to have fun, learn and develop at university, aside from your course. I concluded that blog by saying that all you have to do is search for them; which is true, but I wanted to make […]
Posted in Employment, Friends, Leisure, Societies, Studying, Volunteering
Posted by Osarenkhoe in Natural Sciences on March 31, 2016
After several months in the lab it’s finally time to start writing up my research project. In the third year I was required to do a research project and this acted as great preparation for my fourth year project. The most valuable lesson I learnt was to treat my write-up as part of my research. […]
Posted in Dissertation, Reseach, Stress, Studying | Tagged project
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