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Journey to University blog

10 things I wish I known before starting university

Kerry shares 10 things she wishes she'd known before embarking on her study journey at UON.

9 April 2026

How university helped me grow as a person

In this blog, Catherine shares her experiences of starting university and how this helped her develop as a person.

2 April 2026

Living with Depression and Anxiety at University

Amie shares how she navigates university life whilst living with anxiety and depression.

11 March 2026

My Placement Experience

Jiya shares insight to her placement at the Hospital Outreach Centre.

10 March 2026

Why I decided to apply to the University of Northampton as a mature student

Kerry shares why she chose to apply to the University of Northampton as a mature student.  

16 February 2026

An alternative pathway to career progression: supporting Care Leavers to take their next step

This blog explores how the University of Northampton is supporting care-experienced students through 'An Alternative Pathway to Career Progression', a…

6 February 2026

It’s Never Too Late to Go to University

From never skipping a class to pausing my education for two years, I started university later than usual, but I…

26 January 2026

Transitioning from Undergraduate to Postgraduate, staying at UON

Thinking about staying in Northampton for postgraduate study? Olabisi explains why she chose to continue her academic journey at UON.…

16 January 2026

Why I chose to study Children and Young People’s Nursing

The blog reflects Valerie’s personal journey into nursing, focusing on the importance of compassion, resilience, and creating positive change in…

14 January 2026