Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
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What to know before going on placement
Having been on placement now for 6 months, these are some of the things I have learnt and advice I would give to those of you starting a placement. Being nervous is completely normal. Any new situation or environment may...
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My first placement day in The Children's Hospital
I made my lunch and packed my bag the night before. My clothes were laid out ready, however, I don’t have a set uniform; the policy is just smart, plain clothes so I will be making the use out of...
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VIP Student Wellbeing - 3: My VIP Experience
My VIP Experience I have now been a Vertically Integrated Project - VIP - member since September 2021, and I thought it might be useful to document some of my experiences. I am in a team of 11 other people...
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5 top tips when applying for a placement
If you’ve made it to this stage, congratulations on deciding to take a placement year! It can be a great way to gain some valuable experience and pick up transferable skills. And it could even be a fantastic opportunity to...
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VIP – The value-added experience
Hello everyone. It’s me, Vienne! Here comes my third blog post about the Intergenerational Engagement in Research & Teaching (IE) Vertically Integrated Project. When was the last time you did an activity (like working out, cooking, or knitting) with people...