London is the third most-visited city in the world, but our lucky students get to live here and can call themselves ‘Londoners’, if only for a short while! Here are our top ten tips for living in the capital. 1. Do these 50 things I challenge you to get bored in London. It’s just not possible! If…
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Tips to get you through exam season
Here are a few tips to help you through exam season. It is important to look after yourself when preparing for exams and to keep a healthy mind, so you can study effectively. Start early The earlier you start, the easier the load will be to manage, and you’ll avoid the last minute panic. Lay…
A-Z of the University of Roehampton
To help you all get to know your new home and workplace, we’ve put together a handy A-Z of all things Roehampton. A – Alumni We know some of you are only just starting your Roehampton journey, but we have some incredible former students that are out there making us proud every single day. Discover…
Hello there! We’d like to welcome you to the new Roehampton Nutrition and Health Society | Bells Hann
We are a new society run by nutrition students Bells, Jemma, and Rupan. We want to bring together the staff and students at Roehampton University to celebrate food and learn and discuss what it means to be healthy. A healthy life looks different to everyone, and we want to hear what it means to you! …
5 pieces of advice for the mature student | Sasher Robinson
Written by Sasher Robinson, BA Media, Culture and Identity with Journalism. As I sat down with a much needed glass of Moscato to watch the first episode of “And Just Like That”, my immediate reaction was “omg, look how old they look!”. I instantly scolded myself for my ageist brain farts and in no time…
50 songs to consider for Karaoke Night
Welcome back! Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year with your family and friends. Now that we are all back on campus and classes are back in full swing, the University’s social events are also back! Personally, one of my favourite weekly events is the karaoke night every Thursday in the Union…
A day in my life at Roehampton | Samantha Paz
Hey, it’s Samantha! I’m in my third and last year of university at Roehampton and in this post I’ll share with you the day in the life of a Journalism student living on-campus. 8:00-9:00 I usually set an alarm but sometimes I will wake up earlier than that to check out my notifications on my…
6 ways to make the most of a Roehampton Open Day
1. Tour the campus During our Open Days, we offer a full tour of campus including both accommodation and facilities. We recommend taking lots of photos so that you have something to look back on and help you make a decision after attending the Open Day. 2. Ask lots of questions There is no such…
“Dear first-year me…”
With the beginning of a new academic year rolling in next month and many new students getting ready to join us at the University of Roehampton, we asked our current students what they would say to their first-year selves. We hope that their advice might be helpful for our new students preparing for their first…
Top Tips on Staying Organised at University from Day One | Geri Stidston
One of the many skills I will forever treasure from my time at university is how well I am now able to manage my time and space. As many students will tell you, it’s not always easy to keep on top of everything – but that’s completely normal and, in many cases, easy to turn…
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…
Top Tips from a Graduate to a Fresher: How to Make the Most Out of Your Time at University | Geri Stidston
After handing in my final piece of work after studying for four years, I have been feeling very nostalgic and grateful to have had such a great time at university. However, that does not go without saying that I have certainly had my ups and downs; it has all been one, big learning experience…