University of Northampton International Students
Welcome to the official blog for International students studying at the University of Northampton.
Meet Nina, a business and events student from the University of Northampton who has big plans for her future. Although she officially doesn’t graduate until later this month, she is already working as a marketing intern at the University of Northampton International College (UNIC) and has a long-term goal of setting up her own business …
Continue reading “Nina’s story: Internships, placements and future plans.”
Two international footwear designers from the University of Northampton are in the running for a prestigious national award. Footwear & Accessories undergraduates Faizal Mohammed and Anna Melegh have made the shortlist for the Cordwainer Footwear Student of the Year title. The awards were set up in 2014 by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers to celebrate the best …
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To celebrate International Nurses Day (12 May) we caught up with current international student, Glister, who is studying the BSc (hons) Mental Health Nursing at UON and is currently in her second year. We asked her why she chose to study nursing in the UK and what it is like experiencing the profession from an …
By Shivika Gupta, Jamshedpur, India, MBA. Team Leader, Student Services at South Essex College. I looked at many jobs during my placement search as finding a one-year fixed term contract as per the MBA handbook can be challenging. A lot of posts want permanent members of staff and so you have to be prepared to …
Continue reading ““My experience, advice and tips for securing a placement””
Hi Everyone, My name is Ashley Dunkley. I am an international student – all the way from Canada, studying Law at the University of Northampton. To be honest, prior to my attendance, I wasn’t aware of the Changemaker Hub. However, since my arrival the Changemaker Hub has been vital to my studies and extra-curricular activities. …
Continue reading “From Northampton to San Diego – “Becoming a Changemaker””
Cassandra Hee, Malaysia My name is Cassandra and I am orginally from Malaysia and studying my undergraduate degree at the University of Northampton. Some people might feel the university life cycle is repetitive, especially studying in a small town, such as Northampton. Towns have their own advantages too though, and that has really helped me …
Continue reading ““The positives of studying in an English town””
By Mila Hristova, Bulgaria, BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics 1. Don’t pack too much I have seen this many a time when it comes to new students who are leaving to study abroad. They are used to the comforts of their home and find it hard to let go of their belongings. But trust …
Continue reading ““6 things I wish I knew before becoming a student in Northampton””
Thanks for taking the time to visit our site. We’ll be posting testimonials, articles and news stories from the University of Northampton International Office. If you would like to write for the page or have an idea for a post please contact us using the email address international@northampton.ac.uk We would love to hear from you …
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