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…
Category: 2020 Applicants
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…
Reflections on my foundation/first year: what I enjoyed/didn’t enjoy so much (Michaela)
Having just completed my first year of my Filmmaking degree, I can’t help but compare my foundation year experience with the year that has just passed. You see, when I first started life as a uni student, I was analysing linguistics, unpicking literary texts and writing essays. But for my second year, I extended my…
Meet some of our social media coordinators
We know that starting university is kind of a big deal and you probably have a lot of questions that you want to ask. So we are inviting this year’s Manchester Met undergraduate applicants to join our Facebook communities, where you can chat to fellow students starting in September and current students that already know…
Staying healthy while completing assignments. Tips for exercise/eating. (Hannah)
There’re not enough hours in the day that’s for sure (and frustrating!). But it’s still important to tie in some exercise in your daily routine no matter how small or intense! No doubt your uni work is top priority, but I’ve always found myself more motivated and positive after some star jumps! To some extent,…
How I made my final decisions about choosing a university (Michaela)
Applying to university, are ya? I’ve been there and, trust me, I feel you. I know it can be quite tough but I’m here to help you out a little with your decision. So how did I go about choosing where I wanted to study for my degree? First thing’s first, I had to make…
Applying for a Masters at Manchester Met (Heather)
Trust me, I know first-hand how stressful it can be to apply for postgraduate study. I mean, it’s like life is actually starting to get real! Having gone through the masters application process at Manchester Met and several other universities in the UK, I have some top step-by-step tips for those of you braving the…
5 ways I budget my Student Loan (Michaela)
One of the biggest hurdles I’ve had to face during university life has been learning how to handle my money. You’ll soon come to realise that life is not cheap, and you’ll discover that money will seem to just… vanish. But really, it doesn’t vanish… you’re probably just not being smart with your spending. Fear…
Completing deadlines. How I manage my time (Georgie)
Time management is a key skill needed in life and one that is extremely relevant at University when juggling deadlines. As a University student, you will find yourself having to simultaneously work on multiple assignments, all while handling various other responsibilities such as part time jobs. The most important thing you can do which may…
Spotlight on my English and Multimedia Journalism degree (Amber)
Choosing what you want do at university isn’t always easy, and it definitely wasn’t for me. I had been starting to consider a job in journalism towards the end of high school but I’ve had a love for English since before I can remember, which put me in a bit of a dilemma. There are…
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