It’s clear when looking at my university extra-curricular activities, that my interests are firmly centred around musical theatre. From my first production of ‘RENT’ in November 2017, to securing positions on multiple theatre committees, it seemed impossible to step away from the thriving theatre and music scene in Durham.
In this short blog post, I hope to share some of my volunteering experiences at Durham. It truly is a worthwhile activity that I hope you try out at least once while at university!
I enjoy helping others out, which has also earned me the title “that ‘mom’ friend”. At the Fresher’s Fair, I immediately signed up for…
One coincidental meeting with a stranger means I’ll be graduating from university with far more than just a degree; we’ve created a global platform for students.
Durham University is a unique environment, merging people with a huge array of backgrounds, experiences, and attitudes into one small city in the North East.
One click. It’s as simple as that. One click and we contribute to an industry that is responsible for 10% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions, 14-16 hour days for exploited workers and six bathtubs worth of water just to make one cotton t-shirt.
I’m not blaming the consumer here, we are sucked into a world…
I can clearly remember my experience of Freshers’ Fair in my very first week at Durham – although it’s likely that I’m confusing that with attending it again in my second and third year (they were giving out free burritos this year – you can’t blame me). The first time was a whirlwind of grabbing all the freebies I…
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As you may know, the third year of all language degrees in the UK is dedicated to spending time overseas, developing your language skills and immersing yourself in the culture of the countries whose languages you study. This has been a bit different this year due to what has been happening in the world. In this blog I will talk…
This well-intended question is a persistent source of anxiety for PhD students (myself included). You can feel subjected to a disproportionate level of career-related questioning. The end of a PhD can feel like an ominous T-junction: do you take the academic route, or the non-academic route? I’ve found this binary approach…
At Durham, a college is more than just somewhere to live, eat and sleep. Colleges are tight-knit communities, where you will meet some of your best friends! The colleges bring together students from all subjects, and offer societies, social events and a platform to express opinions, showcase talents and try something new. Many…
Volunteering has always been a big part of my life and before I came to university I knew I wanted to get involved. Durham University Student Volunteering and Outreach is the student-led volunteering organisation that oversees all volunteering activities within the University.
There are around 40 different projects to get…
