In recent months, we have seen on social media the protests happening in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. In response to these events, I wanted to discuss representation and how black people at university feel, so I contacted the African Caribbean Society and got to know a lot about them and how…
My experience at the Manchester Fashion Institute (Georgie)
I started at Manchester Fashion Institute three years ago as a Fashion Promotion student. It’s been an exciting and inspiring time full of learning and creative development. When you click on the Manchester Fashion Institute website you’ll be greeted by a summary paragraph. There are a few statements within this that I would like to…
Reflections on my second year (Amber)
So I’ve finished second year and I officially have one more to go before my education is finished! It’s crazy to think this time next year I’ll be saying goodbye to Manchester Met and I’m definitely going to miss it. But now it’s time to reflect on the year just gone and how I felt…
What am I missing about university/ Manchester? (Latifa)
When lockdown began, I felt relieved about not needing to go back to Manchester and just staying at home. However, I can tell you that after two months back home, I am missing Manchester like crazy! I never thought I would be saying that, but I have to admit that I miss Manchester and making…
Surviving in Uncertainty: Stay Positive and Keep Going (Hannah)
This current situation has been very strange for all of us. Suddenly our normal routine has dramatically changed, and we are now slowly coming into a ‘new’ normality that we must get to grips with and adapt to. I have my ups and downs just like everybody else and some days I feel exhausted. However,…
My expectations for my final year (Amber)
Considering second year didn’t finish exactly the way I expected, my expectations for my final year have definitely changed. I’ve always looked forward to third year because it’s the year I’m going to graduate (we hope) and feel pretty proud that I’ve managed to complete my degree. However, especially given the current situation, I’m far…
Anxiety : It’s okay to be stressed about “new” university life (Shaheen)
If you are starting your first year, let me just say this: everyone is going to feel EXACTLY as you feel regardless of where you come from (yes, even that group of people who knew each other before starting university). Everyone will be as excited and nervous as you are. Everyone will be trying to…
My A Level results day experience (Michaela)
Not to be dramatic or anything, but I seriously felt like it would be the end of the world if I didn’t get the A Level results that I wanted. I genuinely believed that my life plan would just be ruined if I didn’t get the highest marks. But here’s the thing: that pressure is…
My experience of university-led internships (Sophie)
For the past month I have taken part in a university-led research internship as part of the Third Term Programme. I was really pleased that Manchester Met adapted these opportunities so they could be completed online, amidst the pandemic. It’s something really worth looking into that Manchester Met does very well. There are loads of…
Top tips for studying at home (Heather)
Given distance learning has become the norm for the foreseeable future, studying at home is a very important aspect of university life during the COVID-19 pandemic. While studying from home certainly is not ideal for many of us, keeping on track during lockdown or even future stretches of social distancing, is still very possible. So,…
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