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Planning a career in the small business sector
Our SALC employability champion, Gina DeLancey, looks at the benefits of working in dynamic smaller businesses over their larger counterparts. When on the hunt for experience, a grad job or placement the household names often come to mind first. However, a Small or...
5 Easy Ways To Get Involved With The University Resources To Boost Your Resume
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...
What to do in Manchester this Valentine’s Day
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...
Going Vegetarian in January: Why You Should Try It
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...
Volunteering in Heritage
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...
Supporting You Through the Living Costs Crisis
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
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...
How to make friends with your course mates during welcome week
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...
30+ Mancunian Slang Terms You Should Know
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!)....
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