Law Students: Extra Curricular Opportunities!
So as a Law student (and pretty much for any degree discipline!), while a 2:1 or a First may look impressive, it’s the extracurricular opportunities and things beyond your degree discipline which will make you stand out to employers from other equally academic candidates. I’d highly recommend taking on at least one extra thing each […]
University Open Days – Top Tips!
Open days are inevitably an important part in ensuring you choose the right university for you. They definitely helped me make an informed decision and so here are my top tips to really make the most of them: Arrive in plenty of time: Open days are often crammed with lots to do, from campus and […]
Let’s talk about clearing…
Clearing is perceived as every A-Level student’s worst nightmare, but it couldn’t be easier if you know what you’re doing! I came to university after missing out on my first choice university, rejecting my insurance choice, and coming to Leicester through clearing. I will talk about my top tips for having the best experience […]
“Steve Evans” – Lecturers at Leicester
For prospective students, the title of this blog post may mean very little. But to current students, a lot. All shall be explained! As I was walking through the Students’ Union last week I came across this adorable chalk board, and this was one side of it… If you look half way […]
Interview with a Leicester Student
I thought I would do a Q&A…. with myself 🙂 Below I will set out some of the most frequently asked questions which students would put to me when I worked as a Law School Ambassador. Note that the answers reflect my experiences. It is definitely worth going along to open days and […]
Revision: Some Tips from a Law Student
I don’t think it’ll come as a shock to anyone that studying law at University is not a walk in the park; although I have been on a number of those recently for a quick refresh revision break. I have been revising or researching for most of the holiday, with the odd day or afternoon off […]
Our Tuesday Night Tradition
In my second year at University I lived with a great group of people in a pretty snazzy flat on London Road. I thought I’d share our Tuesday evening tradition with you. We were not especially nightclub crazy as a group and preferred the vibes of a decent pub. The Marquis Wellington located on […]
Student Nights!
The following is aimed at giving you the low-down on the student nights which you are likely to become familiar with during your time at the University of Leicester. Monday nights are boogied away at Club Republic at their weekly event ‘Quids In’. As the name suggests drinks and entry are £1 before midnight. This […]
Food, Glorious Food! My culinary journey!
I’ve had some pretty diverse experiences with food during my time at university, influenced by different living arrangements, budgets and philosophical leanings. In my first year I lived in catered accommodation in Beaumont Hall in Oadby student village. We were provided with breakfast and dinner and were left to our own devices for lunch. Breakfast usually […]
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