Student experiences
Real stories from students who've been there
Interviews with current students and recent graduates about choosing a university, deciding on a course, applying through UCAS, accommodation, student life, managing finances, placements and internships, and what happened after graduation — including the advice they wish they'd known before applying.
Choosing a course
Studying English Literature & Psychology at Keele University: Evie's Student Experience
Evie Podmore explains why she chose a combined honours degree in English Literature and Psychology at Keele University, how she overcame early anxiety about starting university, and how the course has led to published research, paid internships and a Masters in Creative Writing.
Evie Podmore · English Literature & Psychology (Combined Honours), Undergraduate, Keele University
24 August 2026 · 7 min read
Studying Economics at the University of Reading: Ebou's Student Experience
Ebou Jammeh explains why he chose Economics at the University of Reading, how he balanced coursework, internships and sport, and how the degree led directly into a graduate analyst role at JPMorgan Chase.
Ebou Jammeh · Economics, Undergraduate, University of Reading
24 August 2026 · 6 min read
Studying English with Study Abroad at the University of Bristol: Emily's Student Experience
Emily MacLean explains why she chose English with Study Abroad at the University of Bristol, how she overcame early seminar nerves, and how a study abroad year in California shifted her career interest toward environmental policy.
Emily MacLean · English with Study Abroad, Undergraduate, University of Bristol
12 August 2026 · 5 min read
From Medicine to Biochemistry: Fadekemi's Student Experience at the University of Lincoln
Fadekemi Akinbami swapped medicine for a Biochemistry degree at the University of Lincoln, and explains why the switch was the right call for her.
Fadekemi Akinbami · BSc Biochemistry, University of Lincoln
9 August 2026 · 6 min read
Student life
Careers
Dean Blanks: An MBA to Bridge Engineering and Business
Dean Blanks explains why he paired a mechanical engineering background with a dual MBA/MS at the University of Tennessee — and where he hopes it leads.
Dean Blanks · Dual MBA/MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
8 August 2026 · 7 min read
Sayan Dutta: From IT Professional to ESSEC MBA Student
After five and a half years in IT service management, Sayan Dutta moved to Paris for an MBA at ESSEC Business School to see how businesses work beyond IT.
Sayan Dutta · MBA (Strategy specialisation), ESSEC Business School, Paris
4 August 2026 · 7 min read
Harsh Thakur: From Healthcare to an MBA at Warwick
After seven years in the pharmaceutical industry, Harsh Thakur studied an MBA at Warwick Business School to move into strategic decision-making.
Harsh Thakur · MBA, Warwick Business School
5 August 2026 · 8 min read