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Why Studying Locally Gave Me the Skills to Move Away Later

Why Studying Locally Gave Me the Skills to Move Away Later

8th April 2020

Amelia is from Anglesey, North Wales and studied undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Fine Art at Aberystwyth University, Mid Wales. During her time in Aberystwyth, Amelia got involved with a range of different activities such as teaching an art class for over 60s, working on a summer residential programme for students across Wales and volunteering […]

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Categories: Graduate Interns.


Taking a Placement Year

Taking a Placement Year

31st March 2020

Sam grew up in the Peak District, then moved to Sheffield for university. He studied Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University before joining BBC Radio Sheffield as a freelance reporter. After a year on the Breakfast Show, he joined Hepp as a Higher Education Engagement Assistant in 2020. Note: Sam studied a ‘sandwich course’, which included […]

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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone in Higher Education

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone in Higher Education

24th March 2020

Fiona is originally from Derbyshire, but moved to Sheffield to study Primary Education at Sheffield Hallam University. She specialised in international studies, completing a month-long placement in a township school in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She now works for Hepp as a Higher Education Engagement Assistant. Feeling unsure about university It’s easy to assume that […]

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Categories: Graduate Interns. Topics: Benefits of HE and Student Life.


Choosing Your Degree

Choosing Your Degree

3rd December 2019

Morgan is 20 years old and in her third year of an English Literature degree at the University of Sheffield. When she’s not studying, she spends her time getting involved in various societies, including Forge Radio and the student-run Film Unit cinema. When it’s time to choose a higher education course, many students already have […]

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Categories: Student Ambassadors. Topics: Choices & Pathways.


Assessment Types in Higher Education

Assessment Types in Higher Education

1st November 2019

Jack is from West Sussex and studied Physical & Sport Education at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. During his degree, Jack got involved with a range of additional activities, which included volunteering in schools, working in the childcare industry and helping to organise events for local children.  Upon completing his degree, Jack started work as a […]

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Categories: Graduate Interns.