In this third lockdown trying to continue with your studies may feel a tough challenge. When the first lockdown happened last year in March I was finishing my master’s at Newman and as my course ended in August, the last 5 months of the degree were left to me but
As a recent graduate of Newman having studied the BA Drama, Theatre and Applied Performance, then the MRes Humanities (Drama), I have outlined 10 key tips for starting university. As I wrote them out, I realised they are things I wish I knew and relate to things I felt went
Newman University’s Careers Progression Coach Clare Vincent, has put together a list of the types of careers a Counselling degree opens up for you. Depending upon the exact content of your degree, you can look at jobs such as: Advice worker Counsellor Counselling Psychologist Family Support Worker High Intensity Therapist
UCAS? Personal Statements? Maintenance loan? Clearing? As a parent/guardian of a child applying to university, there are so many new terms to get used to. So, below we have compiled a list of some key links and resources where you’ll be able to find accurate and up-to-date information. UCAS (University
Are you thinking about studying at Newman but unsure of which course would suit you? Factors to consider are: what subject area interests you, what style of degree will suit you and your long-term career aspirations. Today, we are looking at the types of careers an English degree opens up
An article written by Humanities Masters student Wesley Rolston. When Newman closed due to Covid-19 from the 23rd March to all students, gaps began to open created regarding engagement, learning, connecting to others and physical and mental health. This was my motivation for applying for FUEL funding from Beatfreeks, an
Open days can be a daunting prospect for any potential student wanting to make the transition to higher education. ‘Will I like it here?’ ‘Will I make friends?’ ‘Is university for me?’ These are all questions you might find yourself asking when choosing your prospective universities. The introduction of social
During this hard and unusual time, you may be struggling for ways to keep your mind occupied. Below I offer suggestions for activities to partake in during this isolation period. This is a tricky period for everyone, so balance between different activities is key. Exercising Daily exercise is a great
For some of us, the news of a nation-wide lockdown was a welcomed excuse to spend more time working on our homes, working on ourselves and our bodies. However, for most of us, the reality is actually a lot of free-time with not a lot to do. With this in
During this difficult and unusual time, you may be struggling for ways to keep your mind occupied (outside of assignments or essays). Below, I offer suggestions for activities to partake in during this second lockdown. Engaging with family members Is key to remaining engaged during this quarantine. Some ideas I