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 […]
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Posted by Nia in Media and Communication on April 16, 2015
After gallivanting between France and Holland and being caught up on uni work for once, I decided to take a trip home (my second home with my sister down south) for a couple of weeks – plus I was getting kind of homesick, I’m not ashamed to admit. It’s strange, for the first time in […]
Posted in Dissertation, Exams | Tagged easter break, home, juggling university work, life, life lessons, media and communications, organisation, revision, studying, visiting home
Posted by Nia in Media and Communication on January 11, 2015
I always feel like a bit of an idiot when I openly acknowledge how challenging third year is. The work appears to come in hard and fast, the expectations double and the word dissertation could bring you to tears. On top of this, due to the current economy, the job market isn’t looking too fab […]
Posted in Employment, Exams, Future | Tagged graduation, high expectations, internship, Jobs, life after university, opportunity, revising for exams, revision, stress, the economy, the future for students, the stress of third year, unpaid internships
Posted by Nia in Media and Communication on March 25, 2014
Occasionally, there are times when I feel blessed with the structure of my course (Media and Sociology – soon to be Media and Society). Because of the dual subjects, sometimes the arrangement can be a little different when compared to other straight subjects. For instance, this January I had one exam, compared to the usual […]
Posted in Essay, Exams, Studying | Tagged assignments, Communications, degree, education, newspapers, Procrastination, university, University of Leicester
Posted by Nia in Media and Communication on January 9, 2014
As exam period now stands before most of us, we all frantically put our library cards to use. The endless lecture notes have been uploaded and numerous emails providing ‘tips and tricks’ seem to be flowing in nicely. Usually, being a bit of an anxious person, this would be my cue to enter panic mode. […]
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Posted by Jordan in Media and Communication on May 10, 2013
…and I’ve just started revision today. Why do I never learn from my past mistakes of rushing revision in the last few days? Why is it that it always comes to exams and I’m in a massive rush or cramming as many scholars, theories and dates into my mind? One of the modules called ‘Television […]
Posted in Essay, Exams, Future, Revision, Stress, Studying
Posted by Jordan in Media and Communication on April 21, 2013
Hi there readers, I wanted to talk today about the idea of watching television shows and analysing the elements within television shows as doing ‘work’. I get a lot of grief from my friends who laugh at the idea of studying a module such as Television Studies where we watch television shows within out lectures. […]
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Posted by Jordan in Media and Communication on April 9, 2013
I remember when I was in secondary school when Christmas and Easter break was a time where you could truly relax and enjoy whatever weather came your way. Christmas time was full of snow and Easter time was full of sunshine. This year, you may find that this Easter has also been somewhat snowy. However, […]
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