Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Hello all! Emma again, here to preach about placement year and how it can bring about some unexpected but amazing experiences. It's now just over half way for me out here in New Zealand, and the further we get, the...

Since my last post focused solely on the process of applying for placements during second year, I wanted to share some of my experiences so far of my placement in Brussels at the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU...

After months of blood, sweat and tears into securing the placement of my dreams, the long-awaited moment was finally here: The Year Abroad. Fast forward 3 coffees, 2 hours and 1 EasyJet flight later, and I had landed in one...

“Proceed to Gate 2 – Now Boarding.” This was the moment when reality sunk in. Excitement, nerves and anticipation all rolled into one. Three coffees, two hours and one EasyJet flight later, I landed in one of France’s most beautiful...

Welcome to The Deep End! (aka. the adult world) In order to help you keep yourself afloat in this new adventure of adulting at uni, I’ve reflected on my own experiences and pulled together a few of my best tips!...

My name is Emma. I'm a third year Sport and Social Science student and I'm currently on a 12 month placement with Harbour Sport, a non for profit sports organisation in New Zealand! The job and the place have a...