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How to deal with feeling homesick

Feeling homesick is natural especially if moving to university is the first time you have been away from home. Homesickness is defined as a feeling of longing for one’s home during a period of absence from it. So rather than counting down the days until the next term break, here is how I coped with […]

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Blog: Introducing… Sam

Hello! My name is Sam, and I’m studying Film Production at the University of Salford. I am 21 years-old, a proud Mancunian, and a Student Social Media Content Creator. I’ll be working amongst the Social Media Team to produce content for the University’s socials, highlighting what the university has to offer, and life as a […]

The insider’s guide to booking your on-campus accommodation

Whilst moving to university is an exciting time, it can still seem super stressful, especially when choosing your accommodation! So, I’ve collated a few tips and tricks on what I feel everyone should know before booking their accommodation on-campus… Location: Peel Park Quarter accommodation is great for students who are studying at the New Adelphi […]

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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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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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? [VIDEO]: Wellbeing and you

Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these experiences you may have expected, and some may come as a surprise. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to learn and grow as a person, and develop resilience for dealing successfully with challenges in the […]

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? [VIDEO]: Healthy Eating

To inspire you, our current students have put together a series of videos for healthy meal ideas perfect for university. The energy that eating healthily gives you can really help you make the most of your time at university – both when you’re studying, and when you’re not! Breakfast – Summer Fruit Bowl Lunch – […]

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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module options and many more. I want to enlighten you on a few of these reasons and hope that my experiences might help you with your future decisions! Individuality When I attended an open day at Salford […]

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BLOG: How I made myself at home in my new city

As much as I loved being in Essex around everyone I knew, there wasn’t much left for me there. I had this feeling inside of me that felt like it was time to get out there and get on with my life. I listened to that feeling and now here I am in Salford. It […]

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6 Things to do when you accept your University of Salford offer!

So…you’re sat at the computer continuously refreshing the page and an offer from the University of Salford pops up! Great, but what do you do now? 1. Accept you are going to university! You have accepted your university offer. It has now dawned on you that you have to accept the idea of going to university! The next […]

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10 uni essentials that everyone forgets to bring

There’s nothing more annoying than completing the big move to uni and then realising that you have forgotten to take all those everyday items that everyone takes for granted. To save yourself spending the majority of your student loan on things that you could have easily got your parents to pay for, have a quick […]

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Finally moving to Salford? 6 places that will be essential to your student life

It’s finally here – the day you move out. Your parent or guardian has you up and awake at an ungodly hour. They’re double-checking you’ve packed everything; toothbrush, chargers, passport – “have you definitely packed the cutlery set we bought you from B&M darling?” Your stomach is twisted with knots of excitement and nervousness and […]

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10 Things You Definitely DON’T Need to Bring to University:

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. […]

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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

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 […]

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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

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 […]

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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

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 […]

BLOG: Am I too old for university?

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 […]

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Should I bring my car to uni?

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 […]

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BLOG: Introducing…Rhys

Who and What am I? Well hello there! My name is Rhys and I’m in my first year here at the University of Salford, studying BA Broadcast Journalism. Just a little bit about me; I talk too much, I party too much, and yes mum, I do get all my work done. As a member […]

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BLOG: Introducing…Ryan

Hey! My name is Ryan, I’m 23 and a recent graduate from the University of Salford. In this blog post I will be explaining my experience gained throughout my 3 years of studying at Salford. Moving out! I remember setting off to university with a backpack and a suitcase in hand. As this was my […]