Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
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Three Months in Argentina: dealing with Homesickness
Since my last blog, life in Argentina has continued to be extremely enriching. Meeting new people all the time, I am constantly presented with opportunities to connect. However, inevitably, there came a point where it was hard to squash down...
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Unilever Journey
Hi everyone, I’m Ben – and if you haven’t seen my previous blogs, here’s a bit about me… I’m an undergraduate studying Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath, coming to the end of my Communications and Corporate...
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Stepping outside the office: exploring all that London has to offer
Hi everyone, I’m Ben and I’m a Communications & Corporate Affairs Industrial Placement Student at Unilever. Today, I’m stepping outside of the office to share all about London life. A placement year is an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in...
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One month in Argentina: my story so far...
Hi! I’m Nell, a third-year student studying International Politics & Spanish. I’m currently undertaking the second part of my year abroad, having spent the first four months in Madrid. And now… I’m in Argentina. Honestly, even writing that feels surreal....
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A Placement Year in Clinical Psychology: A Week in a Life
Back when I was in the second year of my psychology degree, I remember being unsure about which career path I wanted to take. I have always been interested in clinical psychology, but had no idea what it was like...
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Communicating at a Global Scale: My Placement Experience at Unilever
Hi everyone, my name’s Ben - and if you haven’t read my previous blogs, here’s a bit about me… I’m an undergraduate studying Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath, currently completing my industrial placement at Unilever. Today,...
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A Day in the Life of an NHS Placement Student in London
Hi everyone! I’m Riya, a third-year Psychology student currently on placement in London as an Honorary Assistant Psychologist. I’m about four months into working with the Traumatic Stress Service (TSS), a specialist service within the NHS that provides evidence-based support...
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Starting Placements: Dispelling Your Potential Worries
Hi, I’m Alessia, and in September, I started a clinical psychology placement at SLaM (South London and Maudsley) Trust for the NHS, working with SCAAND (Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders). Before starting, I was excited yet also...
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We're halfway there - how did that happen?
As the year comes to an end, it’s hard to believe I’m halfway through my placement! Since my last blog, the months have truly flown by, and it’s been great to pause and reflect on what has been nothing...