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This summer marked the end of my placement year with the Political team at market research company YouGov - and yes, I got to work the general election! But before I detail the excitement and buzz of the election period,...

Why Pursue a Three-Month Internship? Internships can be transformative. I had a taste of that during my placement between 2022-2023, where I worked in a medical device company on early-stage research and development (R&D), focusing on formulation. That experience solidified...

Mentoring with IntoUniversity Since my first year, I've been a Student Mentor at IntoUniversity, and this volunteering experience has been pivotal to my personal growth. I always strive to do volunteering that not only matters to me personally but can...

Discover how specialised neurology and anatomy courses reshaped my career prospects as a psychology student. This blog covers my journey, from initial challenges to newfound confidence, and how these courses prepared me for future opportunities in specialised fields like healthcare,...

To be honest, I remember applying to the Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP) with little faith in the success of my application; with only 50 out of a few thousand scholars being selected each year, I assumed my chances were low...

My first week of university was full of emotions. There were highs and lows, laughter and tears, but most importantly, memories that I will cherish forever. Saying goodbye was hard, realising that university was suddenly happening and I actually had...

It's bizarre to think that so many educational, inspiring, and overall fun experiences I've had being a Gold Scholar would not have been a reality if I had given into my hesitance to apply for the programme. Fundamentally, I really...

The Gold Opportunities Fund provides extra funding to Gold Scholars to help them complete an activity of their choice. I applied for the Fund to purchase exam vouchers for the CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) and the CompTIA A+ qualifications I...

After just completing a 6th month placement in a small architecture practice, I wanted to share my experience of the search for placement and how the GSP away day helped with my morale and direction that I wanted to pursue....

Increasing mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills is crucial in helping individuals who experience it. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England’s goal is to train 1 in 10 people in England in this, they are currently at 1 in 45....