Last month, 36 students at the University of Westminster undertook a three-day field trip to Brussels as part of their undergraduate and Masters degrees in Politics and International Relations. Here, Maisie Sheffield, third-year BA Politics and International Relations student, and…
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Considering taking a placement year to boost your skills and gain invaluable work experience? Read this article and find out how to best prepare and what to expect from a placement from Bobo’s point of view. Bobo is one of…
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Remote work often sounds ideal until you’re actually doing it every day. During my placement year, I experienced this firsthand. Transitioning from a structured university schedule to working predominantly from home was more challenging than I had anticipated. One of…
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‘Interview’, the word itself may spark nerves, anticipation and even excitement. Preparing for an interview can always be quite overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start. Whether you’re a recent graduate stepping into the professional world, a seasoned…
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So, you’ve made it past the application stage, aced the online tests (after cursing at a few numerical reasoning questions), and now you’ve been invited to an assessment centre. First of all—congrats! But also… panic mode activated? We get it….
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As an international student, navigating the UK job market can be challenging. The internet is filled with all sorts of advice, making it even more overwhelming. However, the University of Westminster provides incredible support by organizing events where we can…
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Hi everyone! My name is Samia Ali, and I am currently in my final year of an Accounting BSc (Hons) course. A fun fact about me is that I can speak four languages and am currently learning my fifth just…
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Who I am and what I studied I am Bukola Olafenwa, an English and Literature MA graduate from the University of Westminster and the university’s Student Volunteer of the Year 2023. Passionate about education, I am dedicated to helping young…
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The first day is always the scariest, but it will also be the day you do the least amount of work, so enjoy it! The first week can feel overwhelming, so try to get a good night’s sleep and eat…
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Introduction to my placement and what I did: I was fortunate enough to secure a placement at Netcompany where I worked as an IT consultant. I worked within the Operations department and within Testing. There I was able to not…
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