I worry. I’m not a low-key worrier: I stress about practically everything that I possibly can! From worrying about whether I have locked the back door when I go out or worrying when I see over twelve assignments sat in my ‘to-do’ list on QMPlus… After chatting to some of you during our navigator … Continue reading Top tips on: assignment stress
Early bird, gets the worm. We live in a competitive world. There is no hiding from the fact that we will be entering the dreaded job market at some point in our lives. Over the last two years at University, I found starting to think about careers early is good policy. QMUL provides a … Continue reading Top tips on: careers
You’re part of an exclusive cohort just by being in the School of Geography, and even more so being on the “physical” side of the spectrum. General housekeeping to say that both BA and BSc are equally valuable and no one degree programme should be considered better – only different! Contact hours: Between 8-12, although … Continue reading Studying Environmental Science
Joining the football team was the single best decision I’ve made at QMUL (other than to study here in the first instance). At the Fresher’s Fair, like most people, I was overwhelmed with endless opportunities. There are literally societies for anything you can think of – including the Harry Potter society. However, I was … Continue reading Sporting Societies
(While this post is tailored to my experience as a GeogSoc committee member, take the advice in it and apply it to being on committee for any society of your choosing!) Being on committee for a society can be a really fulfilling and rewarding experience. I spent my second year being the Social Secretary … Continue reading My experience being on GeogSoc committee
Once you’ve finally got yourself all settled into your new spaces and friendships, you might be giving a little consideration on how to spend your spare time. Joining club and societies is a great way to spend time and meet new people, but so is volunteering! You can give as much or little time as … Continue reading Volunteering
With first year there is a lot of time (after completing those essential readings) to kick back and chill or get out and explore London. We really want you to make the most of your downtime and get to know this glorious city that we live in. So, I’ve compiled a handy guide to some … Continue reading Top tips on: places to visit
I commute to university every day. I don’t mean I commute as in ‘oh, I live just two stops down on the central line’ I mean it as in ‘I leave my house two hours before class because I have to get a bus, the overground and then the underground to get to university’. If … Continue reading Top tips on: keeping boredom at bay during commutes
Canada – “You are like a really nice apartment over a meth lab” (Robin Williams, 2013). I’m writing this blog post sitting on a coach travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway back to Calgary airport. Reflecting on what has been hands down the best field-trip of my life. As part of the biology module ‘Species and … Continue reading Canada field trip 2017
Hi guys! I’ve just collected a few bits of information on faith at QMUL to help those of you who are wondering about what facilities are currently available in relation to religion and belief at QMUL. Rest assured that Queen Mary has this covered! As a diverse university, with over 25,000 students, Queen Mary facilitates … Continue reading Faith at QMUL
Springboards Project 