Finding a part-time job alongside your studies can be a useful way to earn some extra money and help with the cost of university. But the benefits don’t stop there. Part-time work can also help you gain experience, build your confidence and develop skills that can be useful long after you graduate. If you’re thinking…
Category: Student Life
Stories, experiences, events and opportunities that make student life at Roehampton unique.
From Student Ambassador to Marketing Intern: My Roehampton careers service success story
Me! A graduate and marketing intern at Roehampton University and that’s a big thanks to the careers service. So let me take you on the journey of how I got here. An ambitious undergraduate enrolled at the university, getting a notification pop up on my screen ‘want to become a student ambassador: apply here’. Little…
My top three highlights from studying Journalism at Roehampton
Final-year BA Journalism student Izabell Bessell looks back on her time at Roehampton, sharing the top three highlights that have shaped her university experience 1. St Martin in the Fields Event My course gave me the chance to attend a few events during my studies, which enhanced my knowledge of journalism as well as helped…
A student’s guide to Roehampton’s Sir David Bell Building
I’m Izabell, a final-year Journalism student, and here’s my guide to the Sir David Bell Building! Whether you’re considering studying here or just want to see what’s inside, I’ll tell you some of my favourite spaces and the fantastic facilities available throughout the building. The Sir David Bell Building is located on Roehampton’s Digby Stuart…
Courtney’s journey as an Adult Nursing student at Roehampton
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…
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….