What do Durham students actually do on weekends?
Durham weekends exist in a strange balance between productivity and complete disorder. One weekend, I’ll have a massive academic focus, trying to get that essay in before the dreaded Monday deadline. Or on the other hand, it can be jam packed with sport, beer gardens and romanticised walks along the river – especially when the […]
My top 5 tips for starting a secondary PGCE at Durham
Starting my PGCE in secondary teaching was one of the most exciting, and honestly overwhelming, things I’ve ever done. Before the course began, I was worried about lesson planning, behaviour management, university assignments, and what teaching in a secondary school would actually be like. Now that I’m at the end, I’ve realised that nobody starts […]