Student views blog - UWE Bristol

How UWE Bristol have supported my PhD studies as an international student.

By Rista, Aerospace Engineering PhD student. Our PhD student, Rista, tells us about her experiences of studying a PhD as ...
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How my PhD at UWE Bristol has helped me to pursue my passion.

By Anna, PhD student. Our PhD student, Anna, tells us how she pursued her passion for community-led housing and social ...
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How Clearing gave me a second chance to study at university.

By Chris, BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Science Communication UWE Bristol student, Chris, tells us how Clearing enabled him to ...
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How the learning opportunities at UWE Bristol have enhanced my student experience.

By Ilaria, BA(Hons) Criminology and Sociology Our student, Ilaria, tells us how the opportunities at UWE Bristol have helped her ...
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How Clearing opened doors for me on results day.

By India, BA(Hons) Broadcast Journalism. UWE Bristol student, India, tells us how calling our Clearing hotline helped to reassure her ...
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How Clearing gave me back my control on results day.

By Saffron, BA(Hons) Education UWE Bristol student, Saffron, tells us how Clearing gave her different options when she narrowly missed ...
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How running 27 miles helped UWE Bristol student, Chloe, raise awareness of student mental health.

By Chloe, BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing Student Chloe, talks about what inspired her to run 27 miles for ...
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How going straight from undergraduate to postgraduate study at UWE Bristol helped Brodie find career success.

By Brodie, BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences and MSc Public Health alum. Our alum, Brodie, tells us about her new role working ...
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How working in UWE Bristol’s Covid-19 testing facility has prepared me to create my best future working in science.

By Daniel, BSc(Hons) Forensic Science UWE Bristol student, Daniel, tells us what it’s like to work at the new walk-in Covid-19 ...
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How stepping out of my comfort zone has helped me to create my best future.

By Rapha, BSc(Hons) Urban Planning UWE Bristol student, Rapha, tells us how trying new things at UWE Bristol has helped her ...
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How UWE Bristol helped me find my internship.

by Alice, BA(Hons) Marketing This year, I was lucky enough to get an internship through the UWE Bristol internship scheme* ...
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How I gained hands-on engineering experience at UWE Bristol.

by Razaan, MEng(Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering When asked what I love most about my course as a Civil and ...
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How volunteering with Enactus taught me something new about myself.

by Irene, MSc Human Resource Management It's important to take advantage of the many extracurricular activities available at UWE Bristol ...
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How the rich history of Glenside Campus inspires our students.

By Chante, BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy. Glenside Campus is not your conventional university campus. Now home to the Faculty of Health ...
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How the opportunities at UWE Bristol have helped Kirsty to get a Women in Engineering scholarship.

By Kirsty, Mechanical Engineering student. Our final year student, Kirsty, tells us about studying Mechanical Engineering at UWE Bristol. She ...
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How I found my ideal study space at UWE Bristol.

By Mercedes, BA (Hons) Drama and Creative Writing How and where we study is different right now and so it’s ...
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How studying at Bower Ashton Campus inspires my creativity.

By Imogen, BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles Bower Ashton is part of UWE Bristol’s City Campus and is only a 20-minute ...
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How studying at the Arnolfini has opened doors for my creative career.

By Chloe, UWE Bristol graduate. The benefits of studying at the Arnolfini For the last three years, I have studied ...
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What it’s like to be a PAL leader

by Hannah, BA(Hons) International Business I've been a PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) leader since the start of my second year ...
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How being in the right learning environment is helping me to thrive.

by Chloe, BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing Delights on campus Moving to a new city and starting a new ...
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Understanding your UCAS application

by Lucia, BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics. The moment you decide that university is the right ‘next step’ for you, ...
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My volunteering experience at UWE Bristol

By Bailie, Occupational Psychology student. Last August, I made the move from Los Angeles to Bristol. I had no friends ...
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Top tips on managing your money at university

by Sophia, MSc Marketing Going to university can be one of the most exciting moments of your life. It also ...
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My experience of Bristol Pride

by Dev, MSc(Hons) Marketing Communications Bristol Pride 2019 was a glorious event. Thousands of us celebrating our queerness in the ...
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How working with the Mayor of Bristol gave me a great insight into the world of politics.

by Mamadou, BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations. Politics and International Relations student Mamadou shares his experience of mentoring and internship, ...
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Advice I would give to my first-year self.

by Rapha, BSc(Hons) Urban Planning There’s so much I would do differently if I could go back in time! Not ...
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What I’ve learnt during lockdown

by Chanté, BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy The gift About three weeks into lockdown, one of my family members came tumbling down ...
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How I adapted to online learning

by Imogen, BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles Like most courses, my final term of year two was adapted to online submission. As ...
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Enhancing my employability from home

by Chloe, BA(Hons) Fashion Communication Now my three years of studying at UWE Bristol has come to an end, I'm ...
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How I achieved my dream of becoming a physiotherapist.

By Saran, BSc Physiotherapy alum. Saran tells us how UWE Bristol helped her to achieve her dream of becoming a ...
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How a placement year helped me to create my best future.

By Saharla, BSc(Hons) Psychology with Sociology Saharla tells us about her placement year at a local mental health charity. She ...
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Why my drama degree at UWE Bristol is one of a kind.

By Jake, BA(Hons) Drama student The drama course at UWE Bristol is like no other in the UK - it's ...
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Why creative writing at UWE Bristol is inspirational.

By Déborah Ribas, Creative and Professional Writing student Our Creative and Professional Writing student, Déborah, tells us how she chose ...
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Why I chose postgraduate study at UWE Bristol.

by Maddison, MSc Marketing student Our MSc Marketing student, Maddison, tells us what it's like to study a postgraduate degree ...
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Postgraduate study at UWE Bristol enabled me to reach my potential.

By Lamare, MSc Human Resources Management alum UWE Bristol alum, Lamare, tell us about progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate studies ...
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My Eye-Opening Nursing Elective in Tanzania

UWE Bristol nursing alum, Tia, tells us about her nursing elective in Tanzania. She shares her experience of working overseas ...
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How Krystina got into a career in engineering

UWE Bristol alum, Krystina, tells us about her career in aerospace engineering. She shares her experience of studying engineering at ...
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My experience of postgraduate study

by Abbie, MSc Health Psychology Deciding on what to do and whether to do postgraduate study can be difficult for ...
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How to organise your work and study from home

by Chloe, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing Going from a full or part time schedule at university, to completing our ...
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Tips on how to stay happy and healthy during lockdown

by Jaymee, BA(Hons) Film Studies Life is a bit strange at the moment. Things have been changing very quickly recently ...
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My tips on how to stay healthy during self-isolation

by Belinda, MSc Marketing Communications This is an exceptional time with the pandemic and most likely many of us are ...
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The benefits of living at home during your degree

by Emily, BA(Hons) History Living at home while studying at university, sounds boring doesn’t it?! You might think it means ...
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The heart of Bristol: living in the city centre

by Razaan, BSc(Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering Hi, I’m Razaan, and I am currently a third year student at UWE ...
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Bristol: This city has it all.

By Chloe, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing Chloe shares her guide to arts and culture, festivals and shopping around Bristol ...
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Why choose Bristol?

by Mercedes, BA(Hons) Drama and Creative Writing To choose to live in Bristol as a student is to choose to ...
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My top tips for completing job applications

by Chloe Matthews, BA(Hons) Fashion Communication The process of writing an application can be daunting, but it’s all about seeking ...
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A great start for nature in 2020

by Lydia Cerguera, BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing It’s time to look at the hard work behind UWE Bristol’s ...
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Meet Willis

Master in Research (MRes) Applied Sciences Before I came to UWE Bristol I would have described myself as shy and ...
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Christmas time at UWE Bristol

by Meg, BA(Hons) Business Management with Marketing With Christmas right around the corner, we asked Meg to create a vlog ...
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Winter on campus

by Lydia Cerguera, BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing There is something quite serene about stepping outside into the dark ...
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What a postgraduate degree can do for you

By Nicole, MRes Social Science So, you’re considering doing a postgraduate degree. That’s great! Postgraduate degrees are an awesome opportunity, ...
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Top tips on how to engage with your course

by Ethan, LLB(Hons) Law Engaging with your course is about more than just making sure you attend lectures and complete ...
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Why my course was the best thing for me

by Mercedes, BA(Hons) Drama and Creative Writing So, University? Well, I can do nothing but congratulate you on your decision, ...
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Welcome to Bristol

by Eden, BSc(Hons) Architecture Bristol is a diverse, historic, and exciting city that can be enjoyed by everyone, whatever your ...
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How my degree prepared me for the world of work

by Anastasia, BA (Hons) Architecture and Planning In July 2019, I graduated from BA (Hons) Architecture and Planning with a ...
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UWE Bristol’s got your back

by Rapha, BSc(Hons) Urban Planning How UWE Bristol supports my studies Support is something we all need from time to ...
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How to manage your money as a postgraduate student

by Nicole, MRes Social Science Money can be scary. Some days, I look at my bank account and wonder where ...
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How I managed the commitment of postgraduate study

by Dev, MSc Marketing After successfully completing my undergraduate degree I was keen to begin a career in publishing. But ...
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Preparing for my study year in Sweden

by Hannah, BA(Hons) International Business I love the vibrant Swedish culture and whenever I visit I feel calm and at ...
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What a degree can do for you

by Sophia, BA(Hons) Marketing Communications, MSc Marketing More than a degree Going to university is a big decision and will ...
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My Clearing experience

by Emily, BA(Hons) History Clearing sounds very scary, doesn’t it? Of all the thoughts running around in the build up ...
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Top tips for completing your UCAS application

by Mercedes, BA(Hons) Drama and Creative Writing Applications: combatting the complications So, we’re assuming you’ve clicked on this blog post ...
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