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6 tips for your first year at university

There's really nothing to worry about! I remember feeling both excited and intimidated when I was making the move from high school to uni. With the right mindset in place, your first year at university can be a fulfilling and memorable experience.

Michael Theodoridis

21 March 2024

Why I Chose To Study Business Management

The corporate world always appealed to me. From a young age I was fascinated by the idea of becoming a leader and influencing an organisation’s operations and outcomes. I knew pursuing University would enable me to achieve my goals and that choosing the right one was a serious process. Ultimately, I chose the University of Essex.

Michael Theodoridis

13 February 2024

I'm currently in the final stages of my PhD journey at Essex Business School, specialising in Accounting. Embarking on this academic adventure can be both exhilarating and challenging, so I want to share my experience as a PhD student, explaining the PhD process and what a typical day looks like for me.

Adam Adams

18 January 2024

How to cope with homesickness at university

It's natural to feel homesick as you adjust to a new environment. Leaving behind familiar faces, places, and routines can be overwhelming. If you find yourself experiencing homesickness, just know that you aren’t alone. Here are my tips for coping with homesickness, so you can enjoy your first few days, weeks, and months at Essex.

Zuzanna Tobiasz

18 January 2024

5 Things I wish I knew before starting University

Belle Williams

28 September 2023

The University of Essex recognises the importance of this month for its Muslim students and has taken measures to ensure they can observe Ramadan while maintaining their academic commitments.

Adam Adams

06 April 2023

A dyslexic perspective: my experience of studying at the University of Essex as a dyslexic student

Aimée Lucking

02 March 2023

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6 tips for your first year at university

Why I Chose To Study Business Management

Life as a PhD Student

How to cope with homesickness at university

5 Things I wish I knew before starting University

Celebrating Ramadan at the University of Essex: Unity, Learning, and Spiritual Growth

A dyslexic perspective: my experience of studying at the University of Essex as a dyslexic student