Every Black Friday, there are two kinds of people. You’re either like me, distrusting every ‘limited time only’ tag or you’re the one with a colour coded spreadsheet tracking every discount from every brand. Either way, we all want the […]
Applying to university is an exciting step, but with thousands of students submitting applications each year, how can you make yours stand out? When I was in college and applying to university, I remember how important my personal statement felt, […]
By Tracy. If I could open a journal entry from July 2024, I’d tell myself, ‘We did it. We made it into postgraduate study.’ Like everyone else making a big decision, I had spreadsheets full of comparisons, pros and […]
I wouldn’t call myself a job-hopper, but I’ve had a pretty diverse career so far and it all came together at Teesside. I’ve always followed opportunities that are long-term and meaningful – that’s why I’ve been at Teesside University […]
It came as no surprise to my friends and family when I decided to stay at home for university. I’d done my research and decided being a commuter student at Teesside was the best fit for me. Money saving It’s […]
Starting university is supposed to feel exciting, like the start of a new chapter, but I’ll be honest, that’s not how it felt for me at first. I had been accepted on to a course, that just didn’t feel right. […]
By Tracy. When I started uni, I was excited, but also terrified. As an international student adjusting to a different country, everything felt new. But dealing with anxiety made it even tougher. I spent the first few weeks second-guessing […]
By Sophie Ball I’ll be honest, Clearing wasn’t part of my original plan when I started to think about university. Like many students, I had a vision of how results day would go and what would come next. I […]
Two years ago, I made a decision that would completely reshape my career and life trajectory — I started a full-time master’s in digital marketing at Teesside University. I was also working full-time and had just turned 40. It wasn’t […]
Writing a personal statement might seem daunting, but it’s about telling your story. Universities aren’t looking for perfect students. They’re looking for real people with passion, purpose, and potential. So, here are my top tips to help you write a […]
