Traveling to a new country for university is such an exciting time! You get to experience a new culture, make lifelong friends, and try new things. We know that you’ll love your time here but adapting to a new country and university does have its obstacles. Whether you need advice about adjusting to England, living […]
Accounting and Finance graduate, Joshua Saxon, shares how studying at the University of Salford led him to spend an unforgettable year abroad in Toronto, where immersing himself in Canadian life transformed his confidence, independence and future career ambitions. “During my second year at the University of Salford, I decided to take the opportunity to study […]
Living in a new city away from home is a big part of the university experience. It’s a time of change and getting to know new people who could become lifelong friends. While this is an exciting time, many people may feel homesick or experience an adjustment period, and that’s okay. From making your room […]
I moved to Salford from a small town hours away from campus, so it wasn’t the easiest for me to come to one of the Open Days that the University of Salford hosts. That being said, I really enjoyed coming to an Offer Holder Day as it was my first chance to get a feel […]
If you’ve finished your assignments and exams for the summer and are waiting for your results to come through, you might be wondering what you can do to get prepared for life as a Salford student. My first tip is to do your research. If you’re moving away from home, you might want to start […]
Picture the scene. It’s results day, and you’ve just found out you’ve secured your place at the University of Salford (woo!), but you haven’t actually booked your accommodation so you don’t have anywhere to live at university (boo!). That was me in first year and after a few phone calls, I eventually made my way […]
As part of the second year Consultancy module, Cara Mullen completed a real-life project with a live client and presented this work at this year’s Consultancy Conference. Read all about the experience, and what Cara thinks of the Consultancy module as a whole, below. What have you enjoyed about the Consultancy module? I liked how […]
As part of the second year Consultancy module, Simphiwe Shongwe completed a real-life project with a live client and presented this work at this year’s Consultancy Conference. Read all about the experience, and what Simphiwe thinks of the Consultancy module as a whole, below. What have you enjoyed about the Consultancy module? Gaining experience in […]
As part of the second year Consultancy module, Noor Mirza completed a real-life project with a live client and presented this work at this year’s Consultancy Conference. Read all about the experience, and what Noor thinks of the Consultancy module as a whole, below. What have you enjoyed about the Consultancy module? I enjoyed working […]
After pursuing an acting career straight out of school but feeling her purpose was unfulfilled, Alexandra took a leap of faith to retry education. Growing up with a love of nature and all things wildlife, she decided to follow her heart and join our Wildlife Conservation course. Alex’s story proves that self-belief and hard work […]
Across my three years at Salford, I have enjoyed spending time on all three campuses. I’ve made so many memories here, from trying new foods in Allerton Restaurant, to spending late nights with friends in the library, and even doing my first loads of washing in first year accommodation. Each and every spot has been […]
My decision to return to Salford Business School is rooted in my desire to build upon the foundations I established during my undergraduate studies here. I graduated in 2014 with a BSc in Business with Financial Management, complemented by an elective in Mandarin Chinese. Returning to Salford feels both meaningful and nostalgic; the twelve years since I […]
I’m in my third year of studying at the University of Salford, and in a few months I’ll be finishing my course and graduating. It’s slightly unnerving and I cannot believe how quickly it has gone. It has given me a lot of opportunity though to reflect on the past few years and think about […]
Industry placements can be one of the most valuable experiences you take on during your degree. Regardless of what course you’re on, spending time in a real-life professional environment teaches you lessons that the classroom cannot replicate. Having industry experience can give you further insight into the career you want to do, build your confidence […]
Why did you choose to study at Salford? Salford has a great reputation for its acoustics course. The modules all looked very interesting and aimed at making you as employable as possible in the acoustics/audio industry. The university also seemed to have close links with industry which is ideal for finding placement or graduate roles. […]
With a dream to own his own Construction company in the future, Justice decided that the way to do it was to join our BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management course. With the support, facilities and completing a year working in industry as part of the course, Justice feels on track to achieve his dreams. Read […]
With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Wisdom decided to make a change after his degree into Information Technology. Wanting to boost his employability, he joined the MSc Data Science course at the University of Salford with a view to building a career in the tech space. Read on to hear more about his story, and […]
Coming from a fascination for real world change, Serjie found himself fancying a career in Quantity Surveying where he can blend maths, problem solving and business. Read on to hear more about Serjie’s journey to choosing Salford, and what he wants to do in the Quantity Surveying field. Why did you choose to study at […]
University can be a stressful place at times. Worries over money, deadlines approaching and feeling homesick are all common stresses we face as students. It’s easy to feel isolated in these situations, but I can assure you that you are not alone. When I start to feel this way, I like to take time out […]
I found it hard at first to settle into university life (and sometimes still do). Moving from a small town in the middle of nowhere to a big city away from my home comforts was a big culture shock. You may feel like this if you’re about to move to university or haven’t quite found […]