Embracing music at Durham
Leaving home Continuing my education at Durham University was a daunting idea. Having to leave my home life behind and start fresh, I was apprehensive about the opportunities that lay ahead. Music and singing have been the largest and most enjoyable part of my life since I was young, performing in pantomimes, musicals, attending choirs […]
Facing my fears and making friends at uni
Nervous start Many people are understandably scared of the prospect of university, asking questions along the lines of; will I meet any friends? How difficult will my subject be? And will I be lonely? Whilst Durham had been my first choice of uni, and I was so happy that I got in, I still had […]
My first term at Durham
My first term at Durham has been rather transformational. I am filled with contentment as I reflect on the new opportunities and experiences the Michaelmas term offered. Freshers’ Week confessions I start Freshers’ Week with zeal and alacrity. These feelings were mutual campus-wide! Alongside the excitement, however, I remember feeling slightly apprehensive about finding my […]
Making friends at Durham
Hi! I’m Erin, a first-year studying Classics at Durham. I’m going to share with you a little bit about my Durham experience so far with a focus on community and reassuring any worries you might have about loneliness at uni. Leaving home Leaving behind everything you know, your friends, family and school, in your hometown […]
Settling in at Durham
First time away One of the greatest challenges I have faced since my endeavour in joining Durham University as a first-year student, was the ability to make the move. At the age of 19, this was my first time moving away from my home in South London. As a city, London for me is made […]
Playing university sport
Like many students, I balance my time between studying and playing my favourite sport for the university as a part of Durham University’s Women’s Football Club. Splitting my time between my studies and sport commitments can be difficult but is a choice and experience lots of us make and have. Durham University is renowned for […]