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Student Life blog

Commuting to University: Tips to make the journey enjoyable

Sometimes a podcast, music playlist or just taking in the scenery on your commute to campus is more than enough…

16 August 2023

Clearing at UON: A Lecturer’s Experience

Anthony shares his experiences with Clearing and shares top tips for anyone thinking of applying to the University of Northampton.

11 August 2023

Top 5 things to do in Northampton if you’re coming for an open day

Kaiya shares the top five things visitors can do if they are in Northampton for an open day.

4 August 2023

What I wish I’d known as an international student moving to university

Starting at any university is pretty anxiety-inducing, daunting and can be quite scary. In this blog, student Mckenny will tell…

1 August 2023

Cooking healthy meals on a student budget

Living in university can be quite expensive. Many people worry about the cost of accommodation, travel, etc. However, student Mckenny…

13 July 2023

How having an itinerary for your open day makes it more enjoyable

Preparation is key to get the most out of an open day. Frances shares her experience of creating an itinerary…

19 June 2023

My university experience after a gap year

In this blog post Shannon discussed what university means to her and how her life has changed since enrolling at…

15 June 2023

A student guide to journalling

Student nurse Dorcas Salako shares her very personal student guide to journalling while at university and beyond. Dorcas turned to…

18 May 2023

A quick guide to making the most of your study time

Biomedical Sciences student Laurie shares her insights and tips on how to make the most of your studies at the…

9 May 2023