The Faculty of Humanities blog is a place for students, alumni and researchers to share their experiences/stories of studying, working, and teaching within the biggest faculty at The University of Manchester.
We hope that through these blog posts, prospective students will get a flavour for what life is like as a student within The Faculty of Humanities and that our alumni will inspire you to reach your goals.
Academics are on hand too, offering a simplified look at the ground-breaking research that’s currently taking place here as well as providing key information on our wide range of courses, from Archaeology to Politics and beyond.
A Day in the Life of a PGCE Student: A Journey of Learning and Growth
Kareemah, our current PGCE student, will take us through her typical day at school – how she prepares, the challenges she faces and how she celebrates her successes.
Finding Balance and Wellbeing as an International PhD Student
PhD Politics student, Bulbul, talks about the first year of her PhD experience and the importance of wellbeing when adjusting to research study in a new environment.
A Letter to My First Year Self
Lucan, who is preparing to graduate from BSc ITMB this summer, has written a letter to his First Year self, within which are some helpful tips for any new Undergraduate students.
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My MSc Marketing Course
MSc Marketing student Akansha shares with us the six things she wish she had known before starting her Masters at AMBS.
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My Course
Our current PGCE student Lamis, will go through things she wishes she knew before the course as well as aspect you should focus on being a university student.
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My Masters Course as an International Student
Hello! I am a MSc Digital Development student at the School of Environment, Education and Development. When I think back on my journey, several things come to me that I wish I had known at the beginning of my course. I believe these insights may assist incoming...
Reflections on My University Journey
Dear Asha (four years ago),Looking back, there are countless things I wish I had known before starting university. For instance, I never imagined I'd navigate my first year amid a global pandemic, spend a year studying in Sydney, Australia, graduate with a first-class...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Uni by a BA Geography Student
Reflecting on my first year studying Geography BA at the University of Manchester, there are numerous things that I wish I knew before starting my course which I will share with you in this blog.The first thing I wish I knew before starting my course is the how the...
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My Course
Here, Grace (who studies BSc IBFE) gives you five tips to help you prepare for the start of your Undergraduate course in September. These are the things she wish she knew before her studies here in AMBS!
My Year of Studying BSc Business Accounting: A Reflection
Farzana, a third-year BSc Business Accounting student, reflects upon her year and shares some advice for new students joining this course in September.
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