Emma Keeley
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A Final Year’s Thoughts: Surprising Realisations About Bath
Nearly five years ago, I rocked up with an oversized suitcase as an excited, yet somewhat naïve fresher, outside one of the five accommodation blocks that make up Quads on campus (why five rather than four blocks, as the name...
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Why I used the Careers Service every year – not just in Final Year!
When I first started my degree in Modern Languages, I had my heart set on a high-flying career in accountancy. Every time I did a career quiz, accountancy was always near the top of the suggested list – and I...
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Why I chose to study Languages at Bath
Growing up, I had several childhood dreams, from being an astronaut to appearing on MasterChef. One dream that remained unchanged, however, was to become fluent in French. Right from my very first French lesson at the age of 7, I...
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Should you study one or more languages at university?
Language degrees are one of the more controversial courses available, including my course: Modern Languages & European Studies with a Year Abroad (now Modern Languages). With the looming reality of Brexit and fast-growing wave of globalisation, learning a foreign language...
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Pre-COVID Freshers’ Week: Breaking the ice without breaking the bank
Never underestimate the power of student loans. Overnight, you can go from eating 12p instant noodles to suddenly feeling like a small-scale millionaire. With so many temptations and endless possibilities, the question now is what should you do with all...
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The truth behind culture shock on placements abroad
With the end of my Year Abroad fast approaching, I found myself flicking through my photos. This particular moment stood out... pancake day in Germany is NOT what I expected. I remember heading into Stuttgart’s city centre for pancake ingredients...
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My placement fell through... what do I do?
My Year Abroad began the moment I boarded a flight to Bordeaux, France. However, it wasn't my planned destination. Not one… but two… placement offers I’d held before this one had fallen through. My first placement offer that I received...
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Reality ‘Cheque’ – Hidden Expenses Of Placements Overseas
I knew a placement abroad would be expensive. But once I saw this headline hit the news in The Bath Chronicle, I was even more certain that a placement overseas would at least be cheaper than living in Bath. Anywhere had...
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The most popular myths behind volunteering on placement...BUSTED!
When I first moved to Germany, I had a million questions running through my head. During the first half of my Year Abroad in Bordeaux, I volunteered as a brand ambassador for a charity called Action Against Hunger... but I...