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By Nastya, BSc(Hons) Digital Media student  Moving to the UK from Ukraine four years ago, at the start of the war, changed everything for Nastya. She had to adjust to a new country and a completely different way of life.  (More)
By Laura, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing In this blog, Laura shares how moving from Barbados to study Creative and Professional Writing at UWE Bristol helped her uncover an unexpected passion for marketing. She reflects on developing (More)
By Maddie, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing In this blog, Maddie shares what it’s like travelling in each day and finding her feet on campus. She talks about the challenges, the small wins, and what’s helped her feel at home at univ (More)
By Marcus, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing In this blog, Marcus opens up about navigating anxiety and imposter syndrome as a first‑generation student. He shares what helped him find confidence and offers reassuring advice for anyone (More)
By Saliha, BSc Biomedical Sciences  Student Saliha shares how living at home and studying in her own city helped her build her confidence at university. Read her story. When I began my Biomedical Science degree at UWE Bristol, I was excit (More)
Student Communications wrote: How can you invest in your Studies?
Have you ever taken the time to think about the considerable investment you are making by choosing to study at university? We’re not just talking about the money (although we know that’s significant) – it’s also the time, energy and effort t (More)
By Jade, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing student. Our student, Jade, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. She reflects on her experience of using UWE Bristol’s Wellbeing Service and shares what her univers (More)
By Rebecca, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing student. Our student, Rebecca, shares how the opportunities she’s had on her writing course have transformed her from a shy student to a confident, career-ready professional. From volunteer (More)
By Daniel, UWE Bristol student. Before I attended UWE Bristol, I had no confidence, and my mental health was in the pits. Back in 2021, I was about to start my second attempt at university. I felt ready to fail like I’d done previously in educa (More)
By Sadie, UWE Bristol student. When I came to UWE Bristol in the middle of lockdown, I remember having loads of anxiety over connecting with people. I never really considered myself popular or all that talkative, and all the rules around social d (More)