From the day you join university, you will hear your seniors talk about the “third-year leap” – a phenomenon that will intrigue you! I found this phrase a little alluring, but as I complete the first semester of the third year, I dedicate this blog to discussing the leap for biological sciences. The jump from […]
After a long summer break, it is good to be back; and this time, not just virtually but, in fact, face to face! Before the start of the academic year, we had good Open Days in August and September. During one of the Open days, I had the opportunity to be the student ambassador and […]
Hi everyone, my name is Joanna and welcome to my first blog! It’s nearly the end of my second year studying Law at Dundee University, which is hard to believe! I came to Dundee for the first time almost two years ago, from a small town in Northern Ireland, mid-pandemic, not knowing what to expect […]
I have recently been binging so much content on Netflix that I decided I should share my favourites so you have something new (or old!) to (re)watch this semester. Enjoy! The Big Bang Theory This one I binge watch in less than two months! That is 12 seasons the flew by so fast and left […]
On January 31st, a new bus scheme began for Scottish citizens under the age of 22. The free bus scheme comes through the National Entitlement Card (NEC) which you can apply for here. What is it? A NEC card is a few things! It is a valid form of identification in the UK, it is […]
It’s really difficult moving in with people you don’t know, especially when you have to organise it without the help of your university or a specialised accommodation company. Here are some questions to consider before choosing to move in with strangers. Are you the same type of person? Do you both like to go out […]
I know that joining and trying new sports clubs has been particularly difficult during the pandemic. Restrictions have made it difficult for many clubs to run anywhere close to their normal training schedules. Despite this, I wanted to discuss a little of why joining a sports club has been so important for me at University […]
Sometimes I study harder, occasionally I remember to bring a packed lunch to save money, and I’ve been known to go to the gym more. But what follows is an honest account of a typical week in the life of a law student. Monday 8.30: Get off the bus outside uni and […]
For most of us coming doing a course here in Dundee, will probably be from school. So for many of us, Uni education will be different and something we need to figure out for the first time. So here are some tips, from someone who have gone through 2 years of Uni. I don’t claim […]