Hello there! My name is Leena Alfishawy, I’m 15 years old and I attend Nottingham girl’s academy, I am currently in year 10 but after this week’s work experience, I might just apply for a job here instead! Finding work experience for myself and my interests was difficult considering that there aren’t many work placements in performing arts or acting in general. I was ecstatic after getting an acceptance letter from them. It seems odd that I applied for volunteering and event planning when ...
Leena’s Work Experience week at Nottingham Trent Uni
Finding housing for your second year of uni
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 looking for a place to rent. Once you’ve found a house/flat to rent: Check what's included You don’t want to get caught out if you move and the kitchen doesn’t include, for example, a microwave or toaster, or little storage for your belongings. You may need to organise which of your flatmates ...
A students advice on applying to university
Applying to university. It's 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, but 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, as Nottingham Trent University was my insurance ...
“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 ...
What’s it like being an Achievement Coach?
So if you are thinking of teaching I would one hundred percent recommend this role, honestly I wish I had of done it sooner. Why did I become an Achievement Coach? My route to university was through Sixth Form and completing my A-Levels in English, Business and History. I always had a passion for English and knew that I wanted a career that involved Literature and the aspects of English I enjoyed. However, not having a clear sense of what career path I wanted to follow before and ...