Your UCAS personal statement is your opportunity to tell universities more about you, your interest in your chosen subject and the experiences that have helped prepare you for university. It’s structured around three questions, covering your motivation for studying the subject, how your studies have prepared you and what you’ve done outside education. You have…
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My Clearing Journey | Toni, Laoise, Koran
Toni, Koran and Laoise share with us their experience of coming to the University of Roehampton through Clearing. You can start your Clearing journey today with us by visiting our website. Toni Pearson BA Primary Education– 2nd year I had applied for another uni in 2018 and was offered a place but failed the government’s…
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…
From Roehampton to Mongolia: Film Production student directs first music video
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…
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…
Women in Engineering: Harriet Bell’s Journey to a Career at BP
We spoke to Harriet Bell, an MEng Civil Engineer graduate, about her experience studying civil engineering at university and what her career has looked like since graduating in 2023. During Harriet’s time at university, she completed various summer internships and received an award for her exceptional performance and dedication to civil engineering. Harriet now works…
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…