Money saving hacks

Life is expensive! As a student, I often find finances overwhelming. Especially when you first start university, it can be difficult to know exactly how to budget the termly sums of money from Student Finance, or to decide on what the best ways to save money are. If you are anything like me, then this […]

Isabel – Why I chose Durham

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal! Deciding where to go to university can feel overwhelming—trust me, I’ve been there. It’s a big decision, and it’s completely normal to feel uncertain. I hope sharing my personal experience of why I chose Durham will help you as you make your own choice. The collegiate system Moving 360 miles away […]

Eleanor – Why I chose Durham

Durham as an Institution The main reason that I applied to Durham was due to its academic reputation. Durham is consistently ranked as a top 10 UK university and I wanted to apply and study somewhere which would challenge me yet also support me in my studies. The sociology course at Durham also had research […]

Sam – Why I chose Durham

Applying to university and choosing where to spend the next 3 or 4 years of your life can feel overwhelming. But, once you start to think about what you want out of your university experience, the process becomes a lot easier and a lot more exciting! Here’s why I ultimately chose Durham as my first […]