Everything you need to know about getting to university from students who have been there and done that.
Starting university can be an incredibly stressful time and can often have you imagining the worst case scenario. “What if I don’t make any friends?”, “What if I don’t enjoy my course?”, “What if I miss home?”. If you’re asking yourself any of these questions, don’t worry! It’s completely normal and the same questions are […]
Imagine living so close to your preferred university that you have the choice to live at home OR in university halls…it’s a tough decision I bet! The University of Salford is committed to delivering the best student experience to all its students, whether they live on campus or not – so what is the life […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]