Watch out for the next Olympic Accountant
Universities Week 2012. Wow, where can I start? I am currently in my placement year at the Department of Health, where my everyday job is to help monitor the budgets…
November Uniform Mike Romeo Alpha Hotel
Here’s some food for thought; Have you ever thought about how good your phone manner is, and more importantly how to spell your name in phonetics?! I have been told…
Accounting and Finance – why you should choose a Business degree
Hi all. In this post I want to give you all some insight as to why i chose a degree in Accounting and Finance and the academic background I’ve come from. A few years ago I…
Seven week old kitten
This month has been one of the worst bearers of bad luck I’ve ever had, from my car breaking down, to a horrendous tip on the grand national whereby my…
Engineering at Bradford Uni, Be part of the Future
I do hope that you are enjoying reading the posts on this site, I am being edified as I am getting an honest and true review of placements, exchange programs and…
Change
No. I’m not talking about the type that you find in the bottom of your pocket. At times change is awesome. While growing up I always knew that I wanted…
Start of Spring Break – Fullerton, California
The week before spring break was a tough one – well, two weeks before really. Revision, papers to write for both Bradford and Fullerton, also homework and continuous learning amongst….
End of Spring Break – Fullerton, California
On Wednesday I had arranged to join the Residents Association and volunteer to work with Habitat LA for Humanities. I was a bit daunted as what to expect but with…
Asking never hurts
Every week I change my mind as to which part of archaeology I want to go into. That’s one of the main reasons I wanted to work in a variety…
Islands, surfing and why you should go on a Student Exchange
I can’t believe how fast this year is going, end of March already! Anyway it’s that time of the month again and can only mean one thing, another blog, oh…
Dinosaurs, treasure and mummies
My name is Alice and I’m an archaeologist. I study a BSc in Archaeology at the University of Bradford and I’m currently working with North Lincolnshire council in the historic…
So…what’s new?
It’s that time again where I have to sit and compress a busy month into a few blog entries, so what’s new? Well, outside of work, I’ve moved house, in…
My Bradford Summer Experience- Get Inspired!
Hi all. Hope you’re enjoying reading the exciting University of Bradford blogs. I know I am hooked on reading about all the experiences, priceless hints and tips on placements, jobs, and, a lot…
“Did the Egyptians used to crucify people? I’ll ask you because you will know”
This is just one of many ridiculous questions we have been asked on the site I am currently working on. I am currently studying a BA in Archaeology. I have…
Arriving at Cal State University Fullerton (CSUF)
People ask me here why I chose Cal State University Fullerton. Well, I say, I wanted to come somewhere sunny January to June. Wouldn’t you? Obviously they’ve not been to Bradford…
A bit more about Uni life at Cal State Fullerton
Hey there, as promised here’s an update on my journey at California University. There are so many groups to join on campus, it is important you do join a couple…
Thrills to be had in Orange County, CA
I love theme parks so I have made myself a member of Knotts Berry Farm. Apparently it was one of the first ever theme parks. There is a great Mexican…
¡Hola a todos!
Hello everyone (or as I have to say these days in Spain: ¡Hola a todos!) My name is Alexandra and I am a foreign student of Bsc Psychology and Crime….
Life is either a great adventure, or nothing
I used to think that there was a pretty awesome in between. That some how adventure was the stuff that happened between starting a journey and reaching your destination, if…
The Sling Thing
The past few weeks have been an odd set of weeks, not only has it been exciting on the work front with lots of new challenges and responsibilities, but I…
A Large Mocha Please
Well it feels good to be back after a few weeks. Hope you’re all enjoying 2012. It’s been good so far hasn’t it? The weather is tropical today, 12 degrees! You might remember my…
There’s no such thing as a free lunch
As promised, I said I would keep you informed about life on placement so here we go. A big part of my job is email marketing but I won’t bore…
This is SO going in my blog!
Friday marked the end of another jam-packed, fun-filled and fast paced week at work. This weekend has been a total dream. I’ve had a well deserved relaxing day of shopping in Birmingham (glad I’m getting my…
Death by carbs
Hey guys Just to formally introduce myself, my name is Numrah. I want to give you a quick update on my week so far ‘mid-week review’. But before I dive in, just to…
8 flights of stairs later…
Okay. So with the help of this project with the University of Bradford, I’ve finally decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon and start my own placement blog as a…
Whats my name, who am I?!
Well here it goes, lets try to sum me and what I’ve done up in one blog entry…. It’s a good job I’m not supposed to write too much, as…