Life at UCB through the eyes of our student bloggers

Category: Tips and Advice

Goodbye UCB

Goodbye UCB

Not only is this the last blog I will be writing as a UCBlogger, but it is also the end of my time at University College Birmingham. My three years here have been amazing, and I am so grateful for the opportunity. If you’re considering […]

Beating Boredom

Beating Boredom

You may question the title of this blog if you’re new to university or haven’t started yet. How can you be bored? After the first few months of freshers, making new friends and getting used to your new classes, the pace of life at university […]

The 5 ‘W’s of Time Management

The 5 ‘W’s of Time Management

Managing my time was probably one of the hardest things about university for me. In sixth form and school, managing my time was never as much as a problem because I only had a weekend job and I was living at home. Moving to university […]

Job Hunting

Job Hunting

Now that I’m officially done with university, it’s time to find a job. Many people will start looking for a job while they’re still at university, so they have one ready for when they’re done. This is a really smart thing to do, but for […]

Hoping to have a whale of a time

Hoping to have a whale of a time

I couldn’t quite believe it when the email came through. I am usually wary of anything that starts with ‘congratulations’, thinking that it’s probably a scam. But my finger hesitated over the delete button, and I am glad it did, because it was my ticket […]

Moving Tips and Tricks

Moving Tips and Tricks

For a lot of students, June is the time you move out of halls. That may mean moving back home, moving into a student house or maybe into your own place. Wherever you’re moving, packing and moving can be a stressful time. I’m very happy […]

What Comes Next?

What Comes Next?

So this feels weird to type, but this is my final week of university! On the 31st I have my exhibition and then I’m done. I’m nervous for my exhibition but at the same time, I can’t wait to do it because then I can relax. […]

Growing and Managing an Online Community

Growing and Managing an Online Community

This is a bit of a random blog but it’s something I really want to share. I’m in my last year of a Digital Marketing degree, so parts of my degree are heavily focused on social media and how it can be used in marketing. […]

The Joys of May

The Joys of May

If you have done your GCSEs or A-levels, or go to university, you will know that May is always the most stressful month! Either it’s filled with exams, or it is when the majority of your deadlines are. For me, my dissertation is due, as […]

Power of a little red triangle

Power of a little red triangle

Always on the look-out for a new experience, I thought I would take the opportunity of the Easter break to head down to London in search of some capital culture – and I was not disappointed. Originally, I had my sights set on the Van […]