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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My guide to keeping up your mental health (Toby)
Keeping up our mental health is a task the majority of us struggle with at some point in our lives. I have significantly struggled with it twice in my life, but have come through it. At the moment dealing with our mental health is a bit more difficult since there’s a deadly virus, lockdown, and…
How I manage my self study time (Shaheen)
Staying up late until 3am in the same pyjamas you woke up in and scrolling aimlessly through social media? Sound familiar? From experience, I can tell you that this is quite an unhealthy existence both physically and mentally. That’s why I have a few handy tips to try and avoid this situation. One goal at…
How university life is different from A Levels (Latifa)
You have applied to university, been offered a place and now you are in university. You may be wondering what the difference between university life and A Levels is, and I am here to help you out! The main difference between university life and A levels is that you are very independent. Reading needs to…
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…
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…
Creative courses – A brief guide to staying on track (Sophie)
The doubled-edged sword of studying and creating art. Free rein to dedicate at least three years of study time to the pursuit of your chosen form. Bliss… and complete horror. The opportunity to meet like-minded people and meet lecturers with years of professional creative experience is infinitely valuable and helpful. Receiving feedback from peers can…
Spotlight on Filmmaking (Michaela)
Earlier this year, I flew out to Rotterdam with my course mates to attend the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The trip was an amazing opportunity to get those creative juices flowing, soaking in all the art and getting that much needed kick of inspiration. As a herd of young adolescents, I suppose it was obvious…
Typical day of a final year student (Hannah)
Life as we know it has changed completely in the last few weeks but here is a post I put together before the coronavirus and social distancing measures. I hope it gives some insight for those of you who are starting your final year in September. Time flies incredibly quickly when you’re at uni especially…
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