By Elliot Clements a Mathematics BSc (Hons) NTU Alumni I’m a competitive swimmer currently training for my next SwimRun event and I work as a Lead Consultant at a technology company. I joined NTU in 2011 studying Mathematics at the Clifton Campus. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Trent and am grateful for the skills … More Feel the fear and do it anyway
Written by a Youth Studies BA(Hons) NTU Alumni It all began in year one of my youth studies degree, the day before an assignment was due and I could not catch my breath; I thought it was my asthma to begin with, but it was much more serious. I still went to my afternoon lecture … More Debilitating panic attacks and feeling powerless
By a current Health and Social Care NTU student. I had never labelled myself as a mature student before attending Uni, as far as I was concerned, we were all just students together. It makes me chuckle that anyone over the age of 21 is classed as a mature student. For me, being mature isn’t … More A mature student perspective at NTU
By Mohit Mahajan, a current International NTU student Life at NTU for me is filled with wonderful weekends, vibrant environments, a cheerful atmosphere, fantastic friends, delicious and wide varieties of food, unforgettable memories and stress busting games. I arrived in this new country and city not knowing anyone. Initially, it was tough for a couple … More Making friends through international food nights
By a Psychology MSc NTU Alumni When I first started my MSc in Psychology at NTU it was a bit of a shock to the system as the workload was quite intense. During my first semester I managed to keep on top of the workload, however in the second semester I struggled which meant I … More Overcoming setbacks
By a current NTU student The new one at NTU … and everything starts all over again. New academic year and a lot of new students. NTU is one of the biggest University in UK and every year welcomes thousands of new students. Starting in a new place is very exciting but also can be … More Being a new international student at NTU
By Caroline Shaw, School of Science and Technology Alumni Starting university can be scary; in fact it’s kind of terrifying. You’re (often) moving away from home to a new city which you don’t know and you’re surrounded by strangers. Daunting. BUT, and here’s a big ‘but’: you will be fine! Initially, it can all seem … More Settling into university
