My experience of Student Living Plus
Ivy shares her experience of Student Living Plus as an international student and how it made her uni life easier and more social.
- Published: 19 May 2026
- Topic: University life
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The three internships that help me land my graduate job
Hear from Onyinye as she shares how interning at Snapchat, Lloyds and AXA shaped her career path and helped her land a top consultancy role.
- Published: 18 May 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Inside my political internship: my experience in an MP's Office
Read about Amrit’s experience as she shares how her internship in an MP's office turned theory into practice and shaped her career ambitions.
- Published: 15 May 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Money saving tips for students in Birmingham
Worried about the cost of living at university? International student Rae shares his top tips for making the most of your finances and getting the best deals.
- Published: 15 May 2026
- Topic: Top tips
How to avoid feeling overwhelmed during your studies
Is your degree beginning to burn you out? Masters student Rae shares his coping strategies and reminds you that, at Birmingham, there is always help.
- Published: 15 May 2026
- Topic: Top tips
How working alongside my studies changed my university experience
Read Chloe's experience as she shares how a nursery placement and student ambassador role built her confidence, skills and sense of belonging at university.
- Published: 14 May 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Building Employability at Birmingham Business School
Read Maisie's experience as she shares how placements, internships and careers support helped her build real-world skills and confidence for graduate life.
- Published: 13 May 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
My international experience at Birmingham Business School
Read about Maisie's experience as she reflects on representing Birmingham Business School at the BBS-HUST International Student Conference 2026 in Wuhan, China.
- Published: 13 May 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Politics in Practice: I interned in Public Affairs and an MP's office
Isabella reflects on gaining experience interning at Cogitamus and with Preet Gill MP and how her degree is applied in practice.
- Published: 13 May 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Top places to run in Birmingham as a student
Masters student Emily picks her three favourite places to go for a run in the areas surrounding campus.
- Published: 13 May 2026
- Topic: Birmingham and city life
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