Life at UCB through the eyes of our student bloggers

Tag: Birmingham

Back on the street

Back on the street

A lot of monuments and statues have, arguably quite rightly, been pulled down of late. Many of them concerning dusty, murky figures from the past whose public service and philanthropy has been overshadowed by the sins of their accumulated wealth. However, I was delighted to […]

How you can save six lives now

How you can save six lives now

Hello again! I hope you’re safe and healthy! I recently donated blood and thought it would be nice to share my experience with you and explain the amazing results of donating! To be honest, this was one of the most spontaneous donations I have ever […]

Earning money alongside university

Earning money alongside university

Hello again! Would you like to be earning some money while you are studying? Are you looking for a job? Are you worried about your financial situation when you join university? Student Finance If you are fortunate enough you may be paying for your university […]

My return to University College Birmingham

My return to University College Birmingham

Hi everyone, how are you? As lockdown restrictions start to ease, this saw my return to University College Birmingham after a whole year had gone by! A whole year apart from my friends and a whole year of online lectures. As restrictions ease, this means […]

Third year…how does the time fly by so fast?

Third year…how does the time fly by so fast?

It was 2017 when I started my Events Management degree course and I remember how, back then, the final year seemed so far away and almost like a dream! Well, guess what? It’s real, and it might be closer than it seems. As the days […]

Why this lockdown is better than the last… (hopefully)

Why this lockdown is better than the last… (hopefully)

In March, all of our lives suddenly got turned upside down. My life previously revolved around me studying with my friends at uni, going to gigs at the weekends, rock climbing in the evenings and visiting my family in town across the UK. Then suddenly […]

Birmingham – more than just the second biggest UK city!

Birmingham – more than just the second biggest UK city!

The UK’s second biggest city certainly has a lot to offer with its huge retail centres, nightlife and plentiful green spaces. If you have read my first blog post, you might remember that one of my things to advise my first year self was to […]

Back to Uni

Back to Uni

Well induction is over and I’ve just had my first full week of my final year. I don’t think first year Josh had any clue how different the world would be in just two years! University College Birmingham have offered us the choice between fully […]

Dressing to study at home

Dressing to study at home

Hello again! If you read my last post which was all about advice to myself in my first year, I mentioned that dressing like I’m going to work helps me to focus and put me in the right frame of mind. I thought it might be […]

What I learned from my first year at uni

What I learned from my first year at uni

Coming to university for the first time might be a daunting experience for any new student. I know that because three years ago I was in that same position: the nervousness and lack of sleep due to the uncertainty of the upcoming future, not knowing […]