Year abroad
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Life in Japan
This year I’ve had the opportunity to live and work abroad for my Biochemistry placement, and it's been one of the most exciting and challenging experiences of my life. Of all the incredible places in the world I've ended up...
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Moving on - the new normal
So it seems that things are finally looking up! Vaccine rollouts are astronomical, shops, restaurants and other businesses are opening again and the sun is shining down on us all. But what does this mean for students and our placements/courses?...
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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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Why I decided to study languages at university
When applying to university, you often get bombarded with questions: “Are you nervous?”, “Can you cook for yourself?” or “Have you got your outfits for Freshers' Week?”. Another very common one is “Why did you choose to study your course?”...