When telling my parents I wanted to study abroad, they were immediately anxious about how I would fund my time … Read More
“I can’t do a placement year, I don’t know what job I want!”
It seems to be a common occurrence that students across the country are put off undertaking a placement year/year in … Read More
My placement at the NHS
An industrial placement or year in industry is a period of working under supervision, where students get the chance to … Read More
How to tackle your first week at placement
So you’ve gotten through the (many) application stages, the interview stage, celebrated the prospect of an almost new-found life where … Read More
Doing an international placement? Here’s my advice for settling in.
Moving to a new country can be very daunting. You have to balance meeting new people, adapting to new cultures … Read More
My tips for settling into your placement
My placement year was one of my best university experiences so far. It was my most challenging year, yet it … Read More
How to help make university ‘the best time of your life’
There’s a popular expectation that the years you spend at university are meant to be ‘the best time of your … Read More
My placement year in Paris
Blog by Hannah Hine At the end of January I moved to Paris to pursue a job within the largest … Read More
Opportunities for International Students at Aston University
As an international student, it can be hard to know what your options are after completing your course. The questions … Read More
How I started a business during my placement year
Ashleigh Plummer, who is an Aston graduate, started a business in his placement year with the support of BSEEN. Ashleigh … Read More