As someone who is about to begin my third year in the BA Film Production program, I wanted to share a little about how I spent my summer and how I managed to gain professional experience in the field I hope to build my career in. I am an international student from Mongolia, and I…
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Inspiring Others Through Aimhigher: Frankie Cummings’ Story
University of Roehampton graduate Frankie Cummings has been named Aimhigher London’s Ambassador of the Year, recognising her outstanding work supporting and inspiring young people to explore higher education. Frankie’s story highlights how becoming a Student Ambassador can help you gain valuable experience, develop professional skills and make a real difference alongside your studies. During her time at Roehampton,…
From Support Worker to Digital Inclusion Advocate: How my Extended Master’s at Roehampton helped me find my purpose
Kofi Ofori-Mensah, MSc Digital Marketing student When I enrolled in the Extended Master’s route for my MSc Digital Marketing at the University of Roehampton, I expected it to sharpen my technical and strategic skills. What I didn’t expect was for it to become the bridge between two parts of my life I had never quite…
How my Student Ambassador role helped me grow in confidence and prepare for my future career
Frankie, MSc Forensic Psychology When I first applied to be a Student Ambassador, I was mainly looking for something practical: a way to build work experience while studying, without having to travel far or take on something too demanding. What I didn’t expect was how much the role would build my confidence, or how much I would enjoy it. Why I…
Top tips for starting university
I’m Izabell, and I am in my final year of studying BA Journalism at the University of Roehampton! September is approaching fast, and I know that starting university can be overwhelming. That’s why I have conducted my top tips for first-year students to make navigating uni life a little bit easier. Check out your university’s…
Why I Chose Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton
Meet Zainab Aulaqi, a BSc Sport and Exercise Science student at the University of Roehampton. In this Q&A, Zainab reflects on what inspired her to choose Roehampton, how the course has supported her personal and professional development, and the opportunities that have helped shape her university experience so far. What is it about the Sport…
What does a typical week look like for a University of Roehampton Nutrition student
From lectures and lab sessions to independent study and campus life, every student’s university experience is unique. We spoke to Francisca Ballard, a first-year Nutrition and Health student, about what a typical week looks like on the course and how she balances her studies with life outside the classroom. Nutrition and Health: A Typical Week…
Six skills you can build as a Student Ambassador to support your future career
Being a Student Ambassador at Roehampton is more than a part-time job. It’s a chance to earn money while you study, build your confidence and develop skills that can support your future career. We caught up with some of our Student Ambassadors to find out what they have gained from the role. 1 – Confidence and communication…
4 tips to make your Clearing process easier
With Results Day just around the corner, we understand that this can be a very stressful time. However, we want to reassure you that this doesn’t have to be the case and whether everything works out as planned or not, there’s always another option. Whatever your situation, Clearing could help you start your exciting journey…
Part 2: What I learned about BA History in 67 days on placement
Continuing her placement series, Hannah Jacobs, 21, a BA English & Journalism student, explores the History course and shares her insights from meeting staff, visiting campus and discovering what it’s like to study the subject at Roehampton. Alan Lee did it all “Quite frankly, I didn’t know what to do for university,” said Alan Lee….
How Clearing helped me find the right university
Dua, a LLB Law student, came to Roehampton through Clearing, and for her, it was a lot easier than she expected. She tells us about her experience of applying through Clearing and why Roehampton was the right place for her undergraduate degree. When I first started going through Clearing, I was speaking to a few different universities and wasn’t completely sure where I’d end up. Clearing…
From classroom to career: placements employer connections and real-world experience
One of the best ways to stand out to employers is by gaining real-world experience. At the University of Roehampton, placements, internships and employer connections are built into your university journey, not added on at the end. Why work experience matters Work experience – whether that’s a placement year, internship or volunteer opportunity – helps you develop your confidence, professional skills and…