I was told to write a blog, so here I am, writing my blog… Not having a clue what to write about, I decided to write about what is on my mind most at the moment, FINAL YEAR and the uncertainties that go with it. As many students would agree, entering final year of University
Tag: University Life
“I’ve found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often” – Brian Tracy (Inspirational Speaker) I think we have all been in the position, where we ask ourselves, where do I want to be in 5 years? When do I want to be
As a nostalgic final year, I have reminisced on my brilliant university experience over the past 4 years. It has led me to remember what expectations I, and many others presumably had, as a first year beginning University. Expectation: I’m rich! The student loan is a source of excitement particularly for prospective young fresher’s
In the UK and Ireland, we all have a distinct perception of what college in the U.S. is like, Right? The parties, the frat houses and the socks and sandals combo – yes it is real! In general, we aren’t far wrong. But having been there, done that (and bought hundreds of T-shirts) my views
As many students would agree, entering final year of University is extremely daunting but yet quite exciting. As you mentally prepare yourself all summer for the dreaded dissertation and promise yourself you will be organised this year; you buy a diary so you know your deadlines and make your way to Paperchase for pretty notebooks
When I was seventeen, I spent a week in Geneva. It’s a beautiful city. I met nice people, I tried fondue for the first time and for the first time in my life I saw snow. I’m from Northern Ireland, we are a mild, wet little corner of Europe and some years in the
My name is Nicole Service and I’d like to be Ulster University’s next Campaigns and Communication Vice President. With almost three years of knowledge built up from studying my degree (Communication management and Public Relations), I feel I am equipped to talk to others confidently, run a strong campaign and have enough artist flair to
I have just begun my final year of studies as a Communication, Advertising and Marketing student at the Jordanstown campus of Ulster University – scary! I’ve attached a link here for anyone interested in what the course entails. One of the modules in my final year is Critical Perspectives of PR. We have not done
If you had of asked me “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” while I studied for my GCSE’s, the answer would have been somewhere in Liverpool studying Advertising or Graphic Design. All my career prospects revolving around the idea being able to see a Liverpool game whenever I wanted and drawing cartoons. Immature
It’s strange to think that this time two years ago I was deciding between the Study USA experience or the year in work placement. I mean, do you choose to have a year of fun or a year that directly helps you get closer to your dream career? I chose the study USA path –