Community with the Theology department
You’re probably reading this if you are considering applying or have received an offer to study Theology at Durham (congratulations!). Choosing to study here was the best decision I could have made. With its outstanding academic reputation, and a supportive, close community of students and staff, the Theology department has shaped my university experience and […]
A day in the life of a maths student at Durham
Early start Today I woke up early, which was quite difficult because last night my friends and I were hosting the first Stephenson Northern Society social, where we all dressed as northern icons (we rocked as The Beatles). It’s the earliest I have to be up during the week because of my 9am statistics lecture, […]
Studying BSc Accounting
Transition from school to university The transition from school to university isn’t as big as you think. I went to college to study for my A-Levels, which were very independent. Completing A-levels gives you much more independence than doing GCSEs, and University gives you even more independence and freedom from school/college. The workload is not […]
Economics at Durham: Less scary than it seems
If you plan to come to Durham next year, you might be like I was, terrified of what it will be like. I am a first-generation student, and to those like me, it can be hard to know what to expect from university. Even if someone in your family has been to uni, the advice […]