Angelica Blake-Lawson

A student’s guide to a budget-friendly day out in Brighton

Hello everyone! My name is Angelica, and I’m here to share with you some ideas for a fun day out in Brighton on a budget. Continue reading for a full day of activities for under £10! Explore Brighton for free Being on a student budget can be challenging, but there’s plenty of fun things you…

A day in the life of an English Literature and Creative Writing student

I’m Angelica and I’m in my second year of my English Literature and Creative Writing degree. Here is a typical day for me – on placement, at lectures and socialising!

My experience of working while studying at uni

Hi, I’m Angelica and I’m in my second year of my English Literature and Creative Writing degree. I am a Student Ambassador, which means I am employed by The University of Brighton, and I work in the Outreach team with local schools alongside my course.

How to learn more effectively at uni

When becoming a university student, something I noticed straight away is there are lots of gaps in the timetable. And this is because there is a lot more scope for independent study. Whatever your course, you will be expected to do further research in your own time, and this may seem overwhelming. However, something that…

Commuting to university: 3 tips for students

I commute to university and I’d like share my advice for students thinking about doing it. I’m Angelica and I’m studying English Literature and Creative Writing BA. Here are my tips on how to save time and money, so that commuting to university works for you. Top 3 tips for commuting to university 1. Buy…