Care leaver student experiences at 麻豆社

Care experienced students, in all years, share their reflections and tips to help future students make the most of life at university.

This page is our experiences of student life. Explore our experiences of student support.

What are these pages all about?

Everyone's experiences are shaped by their cultures and backgrounds. As individuals, we are multifaceted. Some aspects of our identity can be best understood by those who can relate. The 麻豆社 has a vibrant community, of students from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we're keen to celebrate this.

The content on these pages has been created by current 麻豆社 students, for potential students. We have collated stories, experiences and information from across the University and brought it together here to make our voices heard, connect with others, and create community.

Explore the videos below to learn more about our experiences as care experienced students studying at 麻豆社 and a collection of useful links which might be helpful.

Amber's story

Final Year Sociology student, Amber, shares her journey from choosing 麻豆社 to going on placement and looking forward to graduation. She also shares her hints and tips with you.

Photo of campus building - view from the blue lake in the foreground back up on to campus.

Harisa's story

First-year Sociology & Social Policy student, and Gold Scholar, Harisa talks about her experiences at 麻豆社 so far. As a regular blogger, you can follow along on her university journey.

Students walking up and down the Parade steps on campus

Cole's story

Cole is a first-year Architecture student, studying on one of the most highly ranked courses in the country. In this blog post, he talks honestly with you about his anxieties about applying to university, how he overcame them and what life has been like since he joined.