Being a Student Ambassador was one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things I did whilst studying at Nottingham Trent and I would highly recommend applying to anyone. The best thing about the role is the amount of flexibility that it offers. If you are too busy one month to do any events then this does not matter, there is no minimum amount of hours that you have to subscribe to and as a student this is what matters. During my final year at university I did not do a single event for about six ...
My work experience at Nottingham Trent University
My name is Zahra Mahmood and I am 15 years old. I am a British Pakistani and attend Bluecoat Academy. I am in year 10 going into year 11. The GCSE’s I am studying are English Language, English Literature, Double Science (Core and Additional), Maths, Religious Studies, Geography, German and Information Technology. I am a very active person, I am always playing sports or taking part in activities at school. I play for a cricket team called Notts and Arnold Cricket Club and once played for the ...
Student Profiles: Criminology
Rhianon Brooks, BA (Hons) Criminology "The open door policy of the teaching staff is great. If I’ve ever had a question about a lecture, or can’t find some of the recommended reading, tutors have always been very quick to respond to my emails. Similarly, for feedback on assignments it was really easy to make an appointment and have a chat which I’ve found really useful.” Davina Patel, BA (Hons) Criminology “The Criminology department at NTU is a fantastic one and the support offered to me ...
VLOG: Why Did You Decide to Come to University Later in Life?
When it comes to higher education, age is really just a number. Its a fact that more than 1 out of every 10 students at Nottingham Trent University is a mature student. Our latest Vlog explores some of the reasons why our mature students decided to come to university later in life. Whatever the reason, going to university as a mature student can be a highly rewarding experience! ...
STUDENT PROFILES: Sociology
Dean Barnes BA (Hons) Sociology. "The course allows freedom in terms of choosing modules, which enables you to guide your degree in the way you want it to go. It offers a wide range of topics which I have found extremely interesting." James Donovan, BA (Hons) Sociology "I really liked the structure of the modules in the first year that allowed virtually every area of social life to be considered. This structure has allowed me to embrace specific topics of interest for my second year ...
Higher education is not just for 18-year-olds!: 3 University Myths Uncovered
If someone was asked to envisage a university student, most of us would picture a privileged but inexperienced 18 year old, fresh out of A-Levels… As a result, a number of myths have grown around higher education (HE) which are putting many people off finding out more about HE study, causing them then to miss out on the many benefits it might offer them! Here are just 3 common examples: Myth 1.) ‘Higher education is just for 18 year olds’: The reality is that universities have always had ...