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Our student bloggers are all current undergraduate students, studying a variety of subjects from Fashion Journalism to Cybersecurity.

They’ll be blogging about student life, study tips, advice for new students, living away from home, getting out and about in Sunderland and the region and much more.

Browse through their latest posts below, or learn more about each of the bloggers.

Making the most of your study time How to live study life to the fullest
Who are the wellbeing team and how can they help? Here to ensure your student experience is the very best it can be
Who are The Gateway team and how can they help? Your personal guide on how to get through the first week of University
Who are the Disability Team, and how can they help? Disability Support Advisers are happy to discuss any area of learning support with students.
My life-affirming volunteer experience in Kenya "The thing I will remember most is being completely humbled, inspired and awestruck by the local people..."
Challenging the global barriers to inequality in Nepal "You should never turn down the chance to submerge yourself in a new culture, face new challenges and embrace a new way of life..."
Student Food Recipes (meaty, veggie & vegan!) Cooking healthily and on a budget is something that many students find difficult whilst studying and maintaining a good social life
Students who commute Useful services and information for those that commute
Tips for students living at home during university Here are my best tips and pieces of advice for students in a similar situation to me
14 steps to help the environment at university Take a look at our tips to find out how you can do your part while studying or working at the University.
Transgender Day of Visibility We asked two students to share their individual stories about being trans.
A day in the life of a student paramedic An insight into a day on the job
My journey to Sunderland My journey and transition to Sunderland
Not all Paramedics wear green Paramedics are now working in a whole range of settings
A guide to your first few weeks as an International student How to settle in smoothly
Activities for students over Christmas Looking for something to do in December?
My experience studying MA Journalism How I really found the course
My experience as a first year Nursing student during Covid-19 Resilience. This is a word I learnt very early on
My experience studying for a master's degree in Education at Sunderland I knew that I would be well-supported and given the knowledge I needed to succeed.
How to stay motivated at university How to stay motivated at university and still achieve a good work life balance.
How I celebrated Lunar New Year here in Sunderland Wishing you good health, wishing you prosperity
Five reasons to study Pharmacy at Sunderland Five reasons to study Pharmacy at Sunderland
Studying Education Studies at the University of Sunderland Studying this undergraduate degree has allowed me to develop the confidence to study at a higher level
How I prepared for my third year teaching placement Everything you need to know about completing a teaching placement in a school
Why I chose Sunderland to study Social Media Management This course has given me confidence to believe in myself and know that I can achieve whatever I put my mind to
What a typical week as a Biomedical Science student looks like The University has over 100 years of expertise in teaching science
My experience studying Media, Culture and Communication Industry standard facilities , friendly and approachable lecturers and a lovely campus!
Why I chose the University of Sunderland to study Computer Science This is what a typical day looks like for me.
My experience studying Computer Science at the University of Sunderland Everything you need to know about how I've found the course
Pride is a protest but it is also a place to feel unconditionally loved and accepted Celebrate Pride Month