…a college that embodies the spirit of Durham University where all interests are not only recognised but encouraged. As you explore your interests at Trevs, you will be fully supported by the Welfare Team through your entire time at Durham. I hope this blog gives you an insight into what to expect as a fresher and in your…
My morning walk to the library
Today, I left my house around 8:30am and walked to the Billy B (the nickname for the Durham University library). As a second year, I live in a student house in the Viaduct, a popular area for students to live, near the train station. It takes me around 25 minutes to walk to the library and my…
We are very happy to have you as part of our big family. In this blog, I want to talk a bit about my experience of being part of Grey as well as what it was like to live in college during the first year of my degree.
Why Grey?
It took just a quick look on the map to make me consider Grey College as my top choice. Its…
As one of only four entirely self-catered colleges at Durham, South College is a very attractive option for many. Combined with its newness and beautiful accommodation, it was a no-brainer for me, and it is for many others too.
Whilst it’s commonly said that everyone at Durham thinks that their college is the best, I can…
Why Psychology?
I chose to study Psychology because of my interest in human behaviour, specifically the development of behaviour and how it can be influenced by so many different factors. The Psychology course at Durham is different to a lot of other universities because it’s research-based. This means that there is a big…
Why Chemistry? Why Durham?
There were a couple of reasons that I wanted to take Chemistry one step further after A-levels. I really wanted to understand more of the ‘why?’ part of chemistry – I wanted to know why some reagents reacted, or why some compounds are bright while others are colourless, and the A-level course…
Why Politics?
Politics has been prevalent for hundreds, or potentially even thousands, of years. We can study politics from extremely far back in history, for example by looking at how power is distributed in societies. There is much to it and it has become a vastly complex and debated subject. It remains as such to this day.
Perhaps one of the best ways to get involved in Durham is through sports. There are two levels at which you can take part in sports at Durham. The first is Durham University (DU) level – this is where people represent Durham at a university-wide level i.e. against other universities. This tends to be more competitive, but many…
Before university
It doesn’t matter who you are. Beginning a new chapter of your life is daunting. There is a certain sense of security about being at school or college. Who knows what lies behind the door? No-one ever truly knows everything about university up until the moment they arrive.
Leaving that sense of security…
What is a Durham Student Ambassador?
A Durham Student Ambassador (DSA) is someone who works to deliver high quality interactions with students, teachers, parents, etc. Long-story-short, DSAs are some of the best people you will ever meet. (Genuinely!)
The goal of a DSA is basically to inform prospective students about how…
