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by Kaylyn
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics - I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested. I'm doing a ‘Science Communication’ work placement at a …
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by Emma
While many of my course mates were looking for their year-abroad opportunities, a year in another country wasn't an easy option for me. I needed a break from academic life, and I felt very unsure …
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by Will
Hey everyone, I’m Will, a fourth year Physics student on an MPhys programme. I'm just over a month into my additional year abroad. Specifically, I’m undertaking a research project at the Institute for …
Continue Reading about My Arrival in Germany – The Do’s and Don’ts of Crying →
by Kaylyn
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics (I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested). I am almost 3 months into my placement as a 'Science …
Continue Reading about How I found the ‘right’ placement for me – hopefully, you can too! →
by Shannon
Finding a suitable placement for a Year in Industry/Placement Year can be daunting for any student. However, this may be even more true for students (such as myself) with a disability. In this blog, I …
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by Vinnie
My Motives In mid-to-late 2019, I started looking for a placement. I decided to apply for the careers and placements ‘Year in Industry’. My motives included wanting to discover where I could fit in …
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