A day in the life of a nursing and midwifery student
Learning Disability student Nurse - Sarah Kigozi
"I know the next couple of months can be a bit scary if you’re waiting on results and preparing for university but, trust me, this is an amazing place to be.
To begin with, I was nervous and worried that I might not fit in or know what I was doing. If this is how you’re feeling too, don’t worry! This is a fun, friendly university with great teaching and I hope to see you soon!"
09:00am
Breakfast eaten, housemate out of the bathroom, teeth brushed and helmet on, I leave the house and cycle to Uni. I love seeing the city by bike; it’s a great way to travel cheaply - plus it’s environmentally friendly too!
09:30am
First lecture of the day with a coffee to see me though. There are numerous coffee shops on site, whether you’re a Starbucks or Costa lover.
01:00pm
Lunchtime! The food is very tasty and great value at the Uni cafés.
03:00pm
Time to put on our uniforms. They took our sizing at enrolment so thankfully it fits perfectly!
04:00pm
Head to the Students’ Union bar, The Social Kitchen. We order a pizza to share while chatting about class and up-coming assignments.
05:30pm
Off to the library to get some work done before heading home.
Midwifery student - Jasmine Toynton
"My advice to new students is to relax and, more importantly, enjoy yourself! You’re going to have so much fun, meet friends for life and learn a lot. I hope to see you on campus soon!
Here’s a typical day of my life at Uni to give you an idea of what you can expect."
06:30am
I leave the house and walk to my local train station to catch the train into Birmingham. The train is a great way to travel as you can relax and get some extra reading in before lectures.
09:00am
First lecture of the day!
11:00am
Break time! Visit Students’ Union bar, The Social Kitchen, to grab some great food and drink, and catch up with friends. It’s great value for money.
12:00pm
Today we have a practical session in the mock hospital ward. We get to practice how to take blood on model arms.
03:00pm
Off to the library to borrow some textbooks and get some work done before going home and out with friends later.
09:00pm
Go to my course mate’s halls to get ready for a night out. There are loads of places to go and I love how close everything is, as well as the cheap student nights out!