It’s a no-brainer that we all love science here in the Faculty of Life Sciences. However, many of us might miss the artistic side of things within our degrees. Check out the Student Art Pass here for some art-related opportunities and ideas.
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Seabird Research in the Vestman Islands
In this quick interview, third-year Biological Sciences student Fefi Palavecino tells us about her experience as a research assistant, studying seabirds with Nattúrustofa Suðurlands.
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Whether you are coming to London for the first time or finding somewhere to live in your final year, navigating housing resources can be stressful. We’ve done our best to pinpoint and link the most useful housing resources here.
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Approaching a Year Abroad is very exciting, but sometimes it can be a little daunting. This can be even more pronounced in the pandemic world we are living in. Here, we’ve compiled links to all the most recent advice about tackling your Year Abroad.
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Moving house can be difficult – moving to an entirely different country for your studies is even harder. We’ve compiled some useful resources for you if you’re an International Student looking for some help with the process of moving to the UK, and settling at UCL.
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5 Delightful Days Out
As much as we all love London, sometimes escaping the city and exploring other parts of the UK can give you a break. This can be easier said than done, so we’ve listed 5 of our favourite, simple days out. They’re all accessible by train, and can be done pretty cheaply on student budget. Give yourself a mini-holiday and check out some of these delightful locations for a day-long escape.
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My Experience as an International Student -Part 3
To get an honest and real idea of what it’s like to be an International Student at UCL, you have answered some of our questions to tell us about your experiences. This is part one of our series getting a feel for what it’s like living abroad, people’s top tips, common challenges and how to face them, and some of the best moments defining their time as an International Student.
This article is an interview of an anonymous international student, about to enter the third year of their degree. Here, we get to know their feelings about their time at UCL so far, and what they would recommend to prospective or first year students who are uncertain about heading to UCL next year.
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My Experience as an International Student -Part 2
To get an honest and real idea of what it’s like to be an International Student at UCL, you have answered some of our questions to tell us about your experiences. This is part one of our series getting a feel for what it’s like living abroad, people’s top tips, common challenges and how to face them, and some of the best moments defining their time as an International Student.
This article is an interview of an anonymous international student, about to enter the third year of their degree. Here, we get to know their feelings about their time at UCL so far, and what they would recommend to prospective or first year students who are uncertain about heading to UCL next year.
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Wellbeing Apps
Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing often takes a back-seat in the mad rush of the everyday-student- lifestyle. Sometimes we need a bit of a helping hand, and that’s where we come in – we’ve compiled a list of some super helpful apps to help you take care of your mental health, sleep, exercise and diet.
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Where can I go to relax in London?
With busy student life, it can be difficult to find the time to calm down. Finding a nice place to relax away from campus, your flatmates or your family (however lovely they may be) can be even harder! Check out this article, where one of our FLS students shares their favourite places to take a break and relax, away from the pressures of university.
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