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Hello, welcome to our blog where you can read a selection of student guides from our extensive Know-how library.
How I got in: Roheema’s journey to Manchester
23rd September 2022
Roheema is an aspiring barrister and BA Law graduate from the University of Manchester. She’s determined to make a positive impact on the lives of others by practising law... Read more >
University of Suffolk: What it's really like
20th September 2022
Want to study at a modern university with exciting facilities? Suffolk could be the place for you!.. Read more >
OCAD University: What it's really like
9th September 2022
Passionate about the arts? Want to study at a small arts-focused institution? OCAD could be the place for you!.. Read more >
Aberystwyth University: What it's really like
2nd September 2022
Looking for a Welsh university right on the coast? Aberystwyth could be the one!.. Read more >
University of Manchester: What it's really like
2nd September 2022
Want to study at one of the biggest universities in the country, in an exciting, student-packed city? Manchester could be the place for you!.. Read more >
University of Exeter: What it's really like
24th August 2022
Want to study at a world-renowned university where you’ll be surrounded by exciting research? Exeter could be the place for you!.. Read more >
Bishop's University: What it's really like
18th August 2022
Keen to study at a Canadian university close to the big cities, but set on a small campus? Bishop’s could be the one for you!.. Read more >
University of Essex: What it's really like
17th August 2022
Looking to study at a mid-size university with lots of extracurricular activities on offer, and the chance to meet people from all over the world? Ess.. Read more >
University of South Wales: What it's really like
17th August 2022
If you want to study at a scenic, campus-based university not far from a capital city, the University of South Wales could be for you!.. Read more >
University of East Anglia: What it's really like
5th August 2022
If you want to study at a green university in a creative city, UEA could be for you!.. Read more >
Huron University: What it's really like
3rd August 2022
Want to study at a small university with excellent career prospects? Huron could be the one for you!.. Read more >
Radboud University: What it's really like
3rd August 2022
Want to study in the oldest city in the Netherlands, but on a modern, green campus? Radboud could be your place!.. Read more >
University of Leicester: What it's really like
22nd July 2022
Looking for a friendly, welcoming university in one of the most multicultural cities in the UK? Leicester could be the place for you!.. Read more >
How I got in: Oliver's journey to CSM
18th July 2022
Oliver Roberts is studying a BA in Textile Design at Central Saint Martins (CSM), part of the world-renowned University of the Arts London (UAL). .. Read more >
Invisible disabilities and conditions at university: a guide to settling in
15th July 2022
If you have an invisible disability or condition, settling in at university might present additional challenges. We’ve outlined some of the support you can access both within and outside of university... Read more >
Queen Mary University of London: What it's really like
14th July 2022
Looking for a Russell Group university based in exciting London? QMUL could be the place for you!.. Read more >
What is the point of Unifrog, how did it start and where is it going?
4th July 2022
To find out, we sit down with co-founders Coralie and Alex… First of all, let’s hear your elevator pitch for Unifrog! Coralie: Unifrog helps young people find and apply for the best opportunities for them after school... Read more >
How I got in: James’s journey to LSE
28th June 2022
'I would have never looked at LSE because I assumed it was just economics and politics.'.. Read more >
City, University of London: What it's really like
22nd June 2022
Want to study in the heart of England’s capital city? City, University of London could be the one for you!.. Read more >
How I got in: Ellie’s journey to Oxford
16th June 2022
'I went to a small state school in Liverpool that was nonselective. We hadn't really sent very many people to Oxbridge before.'.. Read more >
Dyscalculia at a UK university: What it's really like
15th June 2022
Isabella is a third year student at the University of Brighton, who has dyscalculia, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. We asked Isabella about her experiences with dyscalculia in particular, and what the university application process and study experience has been like... Read more >
Robert Gordon University: What it's really like
31st May 2022
Want to study in an idyllic location in Scotland? Robert Gordon University (RGU) could be for you….. Read more >
Excelia: What it's really like
24th May 2022
Looking for a management school with lots of international connections? Excelia could be for you... Read more >
What you can do with a degree in... linguistics
24th May 2022
Linguistics is a fascinating field, and it’s not as niche as you might think. A degree in linguistics prepares you for a huge range of careers... Read more >
University of Salford: What it's really like
20th May 2022
Want to study at a city-based university with impressive facilities? Salford could be for you!.. Read more >
Choosing a sustainable college or university
17th May 2022
Reducing our carbon footprint has become the norm, but what are universities and colleges doing to help? In this guide, SOS-UK show us how they're holding our educational institutions to account in the race to reach carbon zero... Read more >
Employer profile: EY, one of the 'big four' accounting and consultancy firms
13th May 2022
What does it mean to work for an accountancy firm - and is it the place for me? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at EY and how you can apply if you’re keen... Read more >
University of Liverpool: What it's really like
13th May 2022
Want to study at one of the world’s top 200 universities, in a thriving student city? Liverpool could be the place for you!.. Read more >
Unifrog is a winner of The Escape 100: the top purposeful organisations to ‘escape’ to in 2022!
11th May 2022
Unifrog is a winner of The Escape 100: the top purposeful organisations to ‘escape’ to in 2022. This well-known campaign spotlights the top organisations to ‘escape’ to from traditional corporate careers, with great planet, people and mission policies... Read more >
Leeds Trinity University: What it's really like
4th May 2022
Interested in studying at a small university with great employability prospects? Leeds Trinity University could be the one for you!.. Read more >
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