This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday 25th January, which marks the start of celebrations amongst Asian communities around the world. Chinese New Year festivities last for two weeks, with fireworks, food and red lanterns all part of the fun. In Vietnam, the Tết holiday is the most significant celebration in Vietnamese culture, with […]
You know you’re passionate about something when NOTHING – (not even 5,573 miles) can get in the way of you reaching it. Take Media Psychology graduate, Jane, for example. Jane was kind enough to have a chat with me about her course and how she found studying at Salford, and living in the U.K […]
Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying here. At the University of Salford we take pride in our School of Health and Society – a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a vast range of opportunities for our students. Our BSc (Hons) Social Policy […]
We promise that Manchester isn’t always raining! But luckily, if you’re a student at the University of Salford, you might have a chance to travel and visit other places all over the country and sometimes even visit some gorgeous, sunny cities like Barcelona! These wonderful experiences could be all part of your course! MSc International […]
Award winner and student Erika took this year’s North West heat of the Chortle Comedy Awards by storm. From Humber College in Toronto to finishing her final year here at Salford, Erika was kind enough to have a chat with me about all things international, all things comedy and all things university. What do you […]
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 […]
Back in 2018, we took a look at the events taking place in and around Manchester for Chinese New Year, a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year in the traditional Chinese calendar. There was a jam-packed schedule to get through, and this year – the year of the Pig – the celebrations […]
International postgraduate student Kel Nguyễn spoke to me about moving away from her home town in Vietnam to study here at University of Salford. Moving to a country so far away from home can be daunting, but Kel shares her top tips for other international students and tells me about her experience so far… Hi […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rena Abe travelled from Japan to study MSc Advanced Computer Science here at Salford. She came to the university via the NCUK centre BEO Tokyo. I caught up with her to find out all about her time at Salford. Hi Rena! Why did you choose to study at Salford? I knew my time in Salford would […]
BA Journalism (Multimedia) student Martin McFarlane travelled from Thompson Rivers University in Canada to spend a semester at the University of Salford. Upon his return home, he became a Study Abroad Ambassador and regularly promotes international exchanges to fellow students. I caught up with Martin to hear about the memories that he made while studying at Salford. […]
As an international student, my experience with the English language is rather curious. I went to my first English lesson when I was nine, but I knew how to speak English from kindergarten because I watched too much Cartoon Network. When I arrived at Salford, I thought I was fluent in English as I had completed […]
Harry Yeung came from Hong Kong to study MSc Acoustics at the University of Salford. He tells us why he chose Salford and what he’s enjoyed most about his time here. Hi Harry, tell us why you chose to study in the UK. At first I didn’t really think about studying abroad, as it seemed a bit complicated! I […]
Ho Thanh Que Anh came to the University of Salford from Vietnam to study MSc Marketing, after completing her BA in Business Management in Vietnam through a top-up programme at the University of Sunderland. She spoke to us about her course and decision to study at Salford: Hello Anh, why did you choose the University of […]
BA Fashion Design student Logan McCage travelled from Middle Tennessee State University in America to spend a semester at the University of Salford. It became an experience she would cherish forever. We spoke to Logan about her time here. Hi Logan! How did you come to study at the University of Salford? One of the tutors from […]
Leaving your home country and moving somewhere with a totally different culture, habits and weather sounds like the scariest thing in the world, and this is exactly why you should do it. I traveled all the way from Brazil to Salford to attend university, so as someone who has been there and done that, let […]
Remnant Li Xinxi moved to the UK from his home in China to study MSc Real Estate and Property Management at our School of the Built Environment. As his graduation approaches, I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet with him to find out what it’s really like, being an international student at […]