We spoke to Courtney Larkin-Wilson, a second-year BSc Adult Nursing student at the University of Roehampton, about what it’s really like to study Nursing. From simulation suites and placements to the support she’s received throughout her degree, here’s her honest experience. Why I chose Roehampton When I was looking at universities, I wanted the best of both worlds: hands-on clinical training alongside a campus that felt…
Category: Student Life
Stories, experiences, events and opportunities that make student life at Roehampton unique.
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…
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…
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…
A journalism student’s perspective on Varsity 2026
This article is a reflection from first-year Journalism student Phil Smith on his experience of Varsity 2026, capturing the atmosphere, excitement and key moments from Roehampton’s annual sporting showdown with Bucks New University. Varsity is the most important sporting event in the university calendar, when Roehampton face off against Bucks New University in 13 sporting…
My Clearing experience at Roehampton
Denitsa, a second-year Biomedical Science student told us about her experience applying to Roehampton through Clearing. Did you consider Clearing before results day? Yes, definitely. The course I originally wanted to study was quite competitive, so I knew there was a chance I wouldn’t get in. Because of that, I did my research beforehand and looked into universities that offered Biomedical…
Building my future in science: life as a Roehampton Biomedical student
Hi! I’m Denitsa, and I’m currently in my second year studying Biomedical Science at Roehampton. Choosing Biomedical Science at Roehampton has honestly been such a good decision. One of the main reasons I applied was because the course is accredited by the IBMS (Institute of Biomedical Science), which means that when I graduate, I’ll be officially qualified to work as a biomedical scientist. In the future, I want to apply for medicine, but if…