Everything you need to know about getting to university from students who have been there and done that.
Packing for university is a daunting prospect. Suddenly, you realise how much stuff you have collected over the years, and all of that, on top of all the new kitchen and bathroom items that were previously only on your parents’ shopping lists, can seem impossible to cram into a relatively small room in university halls. […]
Well… I arrived late to the open day and ended up missing the tour of the accommodation. So it couldn’t have been that. I only had time to have a brief look around the main campus and to grab a coffee from a cafe in one of the university buildings. So it couldn’t have been […]
When it came down to it there were many reasons as to why I chose to come to Salford, but for now let me tell you my top five! The Facilities Being a Film Production student choosing a place to study was important as I wanted a university that was able to offer me access […]
For me, the University of Salford is not just a high-level educational institution where I’ve had the chance to study for my Journalism degree. If I had to choose again where to study, I’d chose Salford, and the reason is not only the knowledge I gained. During the years I’ve studied here, I’ve been involved in […]
It might not seem apparent at first, but the United Kingdom and Poland have many similarities. Although the list is very much subjective, let us know in the comments below what other key similarities there are in your opinion. 1. Own currency Probably one of the most apparent similarities is the fact that each country […]
Moving to university is a massive step as a young adult. Often you’re alone moving to an entirely different city, or maybe even country! The university you choose is very important as it will help to build your future and a way of life. I would definitely say Salford is my home now, and I […]
Religious or otherwise, staff and students from all walks of life are welcome at the Faith Centre. Although situated on Peel Park campus, I’m still not convinced enough of us know about it and why it is worth a visit. The Faith Centre is a place to practice your religion, a quiet space to study, […]
After concluding my undergraduate degree, it was time to decide whether to start persuing my career or continue my education. Having heard about how good the University of Salford was especially in terms of arts and media – the notion of a postgraduate path was starting to become clearer as I approached the final months […]
My journey to university didn’t involve much travel but that didn’t stop it from being one of the best choices I’ve made. I didn’t travel from miles away to come to Salford and the longest train ride I’ve ever done to get to university is from Deansgate to Salford Crescent and on a good day […]
If your grades aren’t as expected, there are always other options. Applying to university through Clearing gives you the chance to find another university place if you currently don’t hold an offer. Read some of the real life stories from our students who have gone through Clearing as they reflect on their time at the […]
We’ve all had a little tizzy at some point in our life when we’re asked to talk about, or take our finances seriously. If you can say that you’ve never been in a state of complete bewilderment, or felt unsure about what you should do with your money, then you’re either a financial advisor or […]
As someone who is indecisive by nature, choosing which university I was going to attend was the single most challenging thing I’ve done. It’s up there with the parallel park on my driving test, and deciding between ‘jet black’ and ‘space grey’ for my most recent iPhone. While it felt at the time as if […]
Being a May baby meant that I was one of the younger ones in my school year. I was always so used to being the ‘young one’ of the group, and when I went to university for the first time when I was 18, even there I was one of the youngest! Why I left […]
Moving to uni gives you a great opportunity to leave all those hindrances behind and start an annoyance free life (almost.) Personally, I was so happy to say goodbye to my noisy – but lovely – neighbours, painfully slow Wi-Fi, and a rural location where Freeview is people’s answer to “extensive entertainment”. One thing that […]
To those of us who perhaps aren’t as familiar with our library as we should be, it can often seem like an academic labyrinth, with lots of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Here are 10 interesting facts to prove that this is exactly the case. 1. It’s not just an academic library […]
If you are reading this blog post, it might mean that you are already missing that little haven called home. I know, it is difficult to leave the safest place on earth, to which you are so attached that you can walk through with your eyes closed. But, hey, don’t drown in sadness; look where […]
Coming to university is one of the biggest challenges of your young adult life – bigger workload, living alone, moving to a different city, and, sometimes, even a different country. Whatever your situation might be, coming to university means a lot of new responsibilities. So to make sure you have everything planned and are ready […]
When you’ve finally moved into your new home for the year, you’ll probably find yourself using most of your new flatmates’ equipment instead of yours anyway. Save yourself the struggle of carrying those unnecessary heavy items by reading this list of what not to take to university. 1. Toastie makers It’s a bit of a […]
Moving to university and dealing with the first few days can be both exciting and nerve wracking, almost as much as leaving for Hogwarts. So whether you’re clever Hermione or clumsy Ron here are 10 reasons why going to Hogwarts is just like university. 1. Getting your acceptance letter through feels amazing (almost making up for that Hogwarts letter […]
I was very excited to leave my hometown when I got the unconditional offer from the University of Salford. Before I arrived, I had played many scenarios in my head about what the city, the area and my flat were going to look like. I am from a foreign country, and I didn’t have the chance to […]