A letter from Leena about her experience working for CenSCE. Getting work experience maybe quite a daunting task for some, however it offers so much more than just working for someone for free. During work placement, you can learn a lot of valuable and transferrable skills which can set you up for a good start when applying for job in the future. Below is a letter from one of the secondary school students - Leena, who applied to work with us for one week to learn a bit about the work we do ...
Leena’s Work Experience at Nottingham Trent Uni
7 Things you need to do before starting University!
Very soon you’ll be taking what is probably the biggest step of your life - YOU ARE GOING TO UNIVERSITY! Moving away from home for the first time can feel a little stressful, but to help you make it less overwhelming, we’ve put together a guide of 7 things you should sort out before you go to university so you can enjoy your first week without a mad rush later. 1. First things first… Check if there are any other offer conditions that you need to meet ahead of university such as DBS Check ...
Student Accommodation – Tips and advice from Laura
Hi, I’m Laura, a second-year student studying Fashion Management. After living in my second year house for over a couple of months, I’ve made a list of all the things to know when searching for a student accommodation. When searching for a student accommodation: Checking what's included I would recommend to check prior moving in, what is included in your accommodation. Believe me, you don’t want to realise, after you've moved in to your brand new place, that ...
A student advice on applying to University.
Applying to university is most likely the biggest thing you will do so far. You’ve been told that the rest of your life depends on this. So you must apply early and with a perfect application. The truth is that yes, applying to university is a big thing. It is also something that you only have to do once, so don’t stress too much about it. My application process to university wasn't like my friends. Nottingham Trent University was my insurance choice, so my journey to getting here is a ...
“What should I study at University”? Choosing a Course
Finding the right course can seem like an impossibly big task, let alone narrowing down your options. You feel like you're changing your mind too often, maybe you're simply torn between two similar sounding courses, or the polar opposites. Sound familiar? John Palmer, an alumni, has written about his experience in unexpectedly choosing a different course than he original had himself set on, and his advice in helping you choose yours.👇 When I finished university and joined the world of ...
Why I haven’t used my degree in Theatre Design (in the way you think!)
“Oh what a waste and a shame” they would say. Life After NTU As NTU alumni, class of 2003 BA (Hons) Theatre Design, many would hope that I found myself immersed amongst the bright lights of Tinseltown or at least navigated my way through the West End, inevitably starting as a runner making tea and coffee for the big shots in the hope of catching my break… none of which was the case… No instead I threw myself into the world of work for a few years, doing something entirely different to ...