When I joined the University of Manchester as an international student, I saw it as a means to get my degree, meet new people, and explore a new culture. However, I was confused about how I could use its resources to build my resume. If you are confused too, this is...
This blogpost is written by Eve Rowley. Eve is a third-year SALC student and in this blogpost, Eve will share a few ideas on what do to this Valentine's day in Manchester - with your partner, friends, or just yourself.As the annual holiday of love approaches, you...
This blogpost is written by Eve Rowley. Eve is a third-year SALC student and in this blogpost, Eve will share her experience of a picky eater going vegetarian in January. If you’re like me and have been considering going vegetarian/vegan, whether it’s for...
This blogpost is written by Kacey Stonnell. Kacey is a SALC Employability Champion and in this blog post, Kacey will answer the ultimate question of Why Would I Work for Free? When I first started volunteering at an art gallery and a museum in my spare time, my...
Money is getting tight. A quick glance at the news, a trip to the supermarket, or opening your latest energy bill will all tell you things are getting more expensive. After a few big nights out at the start of term, you might be feeling the squeeze, especially with...
Why doing a Year Abroad is always a great idea Nothing is more daunting than your first hour of being alone in a foreign country; you haven’t yet met your flatmates let alone made any friends, you may not be familiar with the language, you...
Starting at university and meeting new people can be a daunting experience, however, university is a great place to meet likeminded people and create lifelong friendships with people who share the same hobbies and interests as you do. One of the best places to make...
If you’re moving to Manchester, the chances are you’ll bump into some Mancunians. Here are some of the most common Manc slang words that you’ll hear at some point during your time in the city (and that I, as a Manchester native, have grown up hearing and using!)....
So, the time is nearly here. You’ve got your place at UoM, you’re buying what feels like IKEA’s entire catalogue in preparation for leaving home, and it’s finally dawning on you that you’re about to go to university. Here are some things that we (4 students going into...
Post written by Georgia Harris Results Day has been and gone, and many prospective first-year students now face the famous ‘big shop’ to stores like IKEA, essential for preparing to live away from home. Hopefully I can save you a bit of space in your car (and money!)...
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