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Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on March 31, 2016
As a late birthday celebration, I went on a four day trip to Rome. It planned out to be the perfect timing as we managed to book the little gateway during my reading week, so luckily I didn’t have classes. This was the first time my friends and I would be visiting Italy, so […]
Posted in City, Friends, Future, Holiday, Leisure, Uncategorized
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on March 31, 2016
Last week I volunteered at Venturefest, an event that aims to drive the development of new business opportunities amongst innovators. It was a great event to allow people to share and discuss potential ideas. A few of the other volunteers consisted of second year undergraduates from University of Leicester, who were volunteering as part of […]
Posted in Career, City, Employment, Future, Graduation, Societies, Volunteering, Work, Year In Industry | Tagged HEAR
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on March 30, 2016
During the last week of term I attended a Careers Development talk regarding the Graduate Gateway scheme University of Leicester offers. This is a programme of paid fixed-term and permanent graduate jobs in a variety of areas, usually in SMEs and also in different departments within the University. This programme is exclusive to University […]
Posted in Career, Employment, Future, Graduation, Work
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on February 29, 2016
This month I attended the Careers in Media event by the Careers Development Service. It consisted of alumni’s from the university giving advice on how they have reached their current position in their career. This Alumni Networking Series was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the lessons that they have learned on their way to […]
Posted in Career, Employment, Future, Graduation, Internship, Placement, Work | Tagged Media
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on February 28, 2016
This is already proving to be my most difficult and stressful time at University of Leicester, as I a currently in the middle of completing my dissertation research and other module deadliness. I thought I would provide some advice for students who are also going through the same thing: Set yourself realistic targets: you may […]
Posted in Dissertation, Essay, Reseach, Stress, Studying
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on February 28, 2016
I am representing my year group as third year Course Rep, so I thought I would let you know what my role consists of in case your thinking of applying in the next academic year. Each year the University holds elections for Course Reps, as part of the role you are there to represent students […]
Posted in Studying, Uncategorized, Volunteering | Tagged course rep, roles
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on January 31, 2016
One of the things I love about Leicester are the many dessert parlours the city has, so I thought I would share some of my favourite places to eat cake, gelato and have a good catch up with friends. Madison’s During my first year this became the place where my friends and I would always […]
Posted in City, Friends, Leisure, Societies, Uncategorized
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on January 28, 2016
From the age of 17 I have always had a part time job, balancing this with my studies and extra activities became normal for me. Working part time has taught me lot about organisational skills. The Student Union provide many opportunities to work as a Student Staff in Starbucks, The Union Diner, O2 academy and […]
Posted in Career, Employment, Exams, Money, Studying, Uncategorized, Work
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on January 25, 2016
Final Term: First of all, congratulations to everyone for completing their exams and assignments! And just like that semester 2 has arrived, I finished my exams and essays a week ago, so luckily I’ve had the chance to have a little break before starting the second semester. I always feel semester 2 goes so quickly, […]
Posted in City, Essay, Exams, Leisure, Revision, Societies, Studying | Tagged freshers fair
Posted by Munira in Media and Communication on December 30, 2015
I know I say it ever year but 2015 has flown by, to think we will be in January on Friday, that means one thing…exams dates are coming closer and closer. So here are a few tips to help you during the exam period. Take regular breaks – make sure you take a break and […]
Posted in Exams, Friends, Revision, Stress, Studying, Uncategorized
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