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,…
Category: final year
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…
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…
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…
Coming to the end of my final year- what am I going to do next? (Hannah)
Four years spent at university and then suddenly *drum roll* you’re in final year and about to graduate! The thought of what I want to do when I go into the real world makes my head spin. My time at Manchester Met has been memorable and has led me to think about what career I…
Lockdown life as a student (Michaela)
Things are very strange at the moment. Suddenly, we’ve all been instructed to not leave our homes and time feels like it’s at a standstill. This new normal has taken some time to sink in (and it still doesn’t QUITE feel real) but everyone is starting to settle in to this new socially-distanced society. Ladies…
Writing my final year dissertation (Georgie)
I am sitting writing this blog having submitted my final year dissertation only a few hours ago, so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the mammoth journey that is a dissertation. I won’t lie – completing my dissertation was no mean feat, especially when a global pandemic was thrown into…
What to expect in your final year (Toby)
You have made it through two years of university and you are still somehow chugging along. You do not understand how you have made it. I honestly do not have any idea how I’ve made it this far. I re-sat first year and didn’t submit everything in second year. Yet here I am with just…
What I am doing to make myself more employable (Amber)
For many people at university the only things on their mind are meeting deadlines and getting the grades. And that’s how it should be! It’s important to focus on uni work and make the most of the experience, but as the years progress you might find yourself thinking about what’s going to happen after university….
Why I chose Manchester Met for Combined Honours English / Spanish (Hannah)
I’m in my final year but I’ve only just got my head around the fact it’s my last year here at Manchester Met! Where has the time gone? Looking back now, I remember why I decided to go for my combined honours here and how it has impacted my personal and career development! Take a…
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