January 2023

  • My experience as a first year Gold Scholar

    To be honest, I remember applying to the Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP) with little faith in the success of my application; with only 50 out of a few thousand scholars being selected each year, I assumed my chances were low.....

  • What One Young World Is and Other Questions Answered.

    What is One Young World? One Young World is a global forum connecting young leaders from all over the world. Established in 2009, it is a platform for youth activists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers that come together and share their visions...

  • Should I do my placement at London?

    Having started my clinical psychology placement for 3 months in London, I thought it may be helpful to share my experience and some tips for those who are considering doing a placement at London. To begin with, I have chosen...

  • Criminology; not what I expected.

    Before starting University, I had a few misgivings about what the course and student life in Bath were going to be like. I’m happy to say that my misgivings were wrong (even if I was disappointed that the Roman Baths...

  • How to apply for your dream placement?

    Placement year is an exciting opportunity to explore your interest, career choices and to apply your knowledge to real-life. However, figuring out which placement to apply for and the application process can be daunting and stressful. Having been through this...

  • My semester abroad at Uni of Bath School of Management

    10th of January, a year ago, my exchange journey began.   On that very day, I found out that I had been matched with Uni of Bath’s School of Management, for my semester abroad. Throughout the next 8 months, Uni...

  • BSc Business: is it what you expect?

    BSc Business at the University of Bath is a very multifaceted degree. If you are thinking of studying Business Management, but have been conflicted between the many options there are such as Management, Management with Marketing, Business, etc. keep reading...

  • My Guide on Personal Statements: A Last-Minute Flash of Flair

    A ceaseless civil war. That was my state of mind during November 2020. Being pulled between thousands of potential universities and courses was an increasingly difficult decision as the deadlines for final applications marched ever closer. Yet, the facts remained...

  • Christmas on my Year Abroad in Spain

    Hi everyone, and Happy New Year! I’m Hannah, a third year Modern Languages student currently on my Year Abroad in north-eastern Spain, living and studying in Zaragoza. Although I live here, I have been exploring northern Spain throughout the Christmas...