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Journey to University

Everything you need to know about getting to university from students who have been there and done that.

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How to make your student room more homely

After living at university for three years, I feel confident in being able to help you make your room super cosy and homely with some simple steps! Moving from home is a big deal, so it is important to make sure your room is a new home-away-from-home. With that in mind, here are some of my […]

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Part-time jobs for the win

It’s no secret that a lot of students experience struggles with finances, especially since this is often the first time we are properly learning how to live independently. The good news is, that in Salford, you are surrounded by job opportunities and the range is endless! You are bound to find something that suits your needs, and the support team here at Salford […]

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Tips for settling into a new university in the UK

Hi, my name is Esse Ejere and I am an international student from Nigeria studying at the University of Salford. When I first arrived in the UK, I experienced a lot of culture shock, and it took a while for me to get a foothold on how to do a lot of things. Today I […]

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Keeping on top of your workload at university

Hey everyone? I’m coming to the end of my final semester at university and keeping on top of my workload is something I’d like to think I’ve been pretty good at for the past three years. I thought I’d share some of the things that have made my life easier when it comes to managing […]

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How to choose your university during a pandemic

Choosing which university you are going to spend the next three years (or even longer) at is an important decision and one that has been made more challenging during the pandemic. To help you with your decision this year, Salford has a range of virtual events and information available online. I spoke to Stephanie and […]

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Salford vs Manchester: Where should I stay?

Hello, I am Katia Pantsiou, a postgraduate student from Greece. Here are my top tips in choosing whether to live in Salford or Manchester city centre for your studies. First of all, congratulations if you have an offer to study at Salford already! A new life awaits you. So many opportunities are at your fingertips, […]

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Blog: Introducing…Sasha

Hey up! Or however you Northerners say hello…My name is Sasha and I’m currently studying BA Media and Performance in my second year. I’m your typical over the top, way too energetic, iced-coffee fanatic, drama student who comes from a funny, little island called Guernsey.  I’m super excited to become a member of the Student Social Media […]

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Moving from college to university: Q&A with Niamh

Leaving college and heading to university is an exciting stage in your life however it can also be quite a nervous and apprehensive time. I chatted to Niamh McDermott, a Broadcast Journalism student from Ireland who left college last year to join Salford. Niamh gives her tips on starting university and offers an insight in […]

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Preparing for my IELTS: Jannat’s story

Hi, my name is Jannat and I believed getting my IELTS was going to be a tough challenge, but it was much easier than I thought! I wanted to share my story about how I prepared for and achieved my required IELTS certificate, to help guide you through the process. I graduated from an English […]

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Tips for settling into university: Sasha’s advice

So, it’s decided. You’ve received your offer, booked your travel and begun the excruciating process of packing for university. Part of you feels determined, ready and proud of yourself for beginning this new chapter of your life…hooray for adulting! The other part of you, however, is terrified. You keep revisiting the thoughts: ‘What if no one likes me?; ‘What if I […]

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Top 10 Amazon must haves

We can all agree, moving from the comfort of your own house to student accommodation can be pretty stressful. Especially when you realize you’re not as prepared as you thought you were. There’s a few difficulties we have to face when living alone for the first time and we get used to these disadvantages. But what if there was a […]

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Blog: Why I chose Salford

Choosing Salford was quite an easy decision to be honest. Although it was nearly four years ago since I first visited Peel Park and MediaCityUK for an open day, many of the things that excited me back then, still do and after completing my undergraduate degree at Salford, I knew there was no other place […]

Transitioning from undergrad to postgrad

Book on our latest Postgraduate Open Day! Moving from an undergraduate degree to a postgraduate degree can seem daunting. It was often said to me how different postgraduate study was compared to undergraduate and whilst I agree in a sense, I think that the academic learning and knowledge that you build up at undergraduate level […]

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We didn’t sit A-Level exams and this is how it went

Hey everyone, Megan here! I want to pop on today to offer students some advice. I know it’s a stressful and overwhelming time for those of you in your final year of college who are facing huge uncertainty about how you’ll be assessed. I spoke to current first-year students at Salford who didn’t get to […]

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Starting a master’s after 8 years in the industry: Q&A with Ye Qiao

We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September 2020. Although she already has 8 years of clinical work experience, she has decided to study at Salford to further her studies and gain more in-depth professional and theoretical knowledge within an international context. She […]

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How to make new friends at university during a pandemic

Making new friends at university can be a scary prospect and with a global pandemic added to the mix, international students may feel nervous and worried about meeting new people when travelling to a new country to study. If you are one of those students, I’ve written some helpful advice below on how you can make friends at university […]

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New student, Miao, shares reasons for choosing the University of Salford

We have met with Miao as he was preparing to embark on his university journey, and he’s shared with us what attracted him to Salford and what he is most looking forward to. Hi Miao, why did you decide to study at the University of Salford? The main reason why I chose to study at […]

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Undergrad to postgrad: Meet Becky

Becky Emmerson began her Salford journey as a BSc (Hons) Zoology Clearing applicant – read her first blog here – and is now a Master of Research (MRes) student, exploring Mammalian Evolution around the KPg (Cretaceous-Paleogene) boundary. We caught up with Becky to find out more about her experience studying as a postgraduate research student […]

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Undergrad to postgrad: Meet Jess

With the goal of building a successful and rewarding career in academia, one of our BA (Hons) English Literature with English Language graduates, Jess Porter, decided to continue her journey with a Master’s in Literature and Culture at Salford. Read on to find out about her experience… My Master of Arts in Literature and Culture […]

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Undergrad to postgrad: Meet James

While studying BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia) at Salford, James Sumner discovered that he loved the public relations side of media and decided to undertake a master’s in Public Relations and Digital Communications. When considering his next steps, James felt it was natural to continue his journey at Salford as he knew he was in safe […]