# Humanities Blog
**Source**: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/
**Parent**: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/humanities-scholarships-and-funding/
## Humanities blog
Blog posts written by students, alumni and researchers from \
the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester.
The Faculty of Humanities blog is a place for students, alumni and researchers to share their experiences/stories of studying, working, and teaching within the biggest faculty at The University of Manchester.
We hope that through these blog posts, prospective students will get a flavour for what life is like as a student within The Faculty of Humanities and that our alumni will inspire you to reach your goals.
Academics are on hand too, offering a simplified look at the ground-breaking research that’s currently taking place here as well as providing key information on our wide range of courses, from Archaeology to Politics and beyond.
## [Charles Anderton – BSc Environmental Management and MSc Environmental Impact Assessment and Management – Alumni Profile](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/03/05/charles-anderton-bsc-environmental-management-and-msc-environmental-impact-assessment-and-management-alumni-profile/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/mfby4dt8/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Mar 5, 2026
Charles, former BSc Environmental Management and MSc Environmental Impact Assessment and Management student, shares his career path since graduating from The University of Manchester.
## [Why I Chose MSc International Development: From Personal Roots to Policy Solutions](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/24/why-i-chose-msc-international-development-from-personal-roots-to-policy-solutions/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/mfby4dt8/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Feb 24, 2026
WenZhen, a current postgraduate student in SEED, shares why he chose to study MSc International Development, and how he hopes this will shape his future career.
## [Settling In at Uni: The Manchester Support Network](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/23/settling-in-at-uni-the-manchester-support-network/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/j00801sg/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Feb 23, 2026
Zixuan, a current 4th year BSc Accounting with IPE student, discusses the support available at UoM.
## [Student Support Available at The University of Manchester](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/23/student-support-available-at-the-university-of-manchester/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/mfby4dt8/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Feb 23, 2026
Alafiya, a current postgraduate student in SEED, shares her tips and experiences on making the most of the support services on offer at The University of Manchester.
## [My Personal Experiences with the SEED Student Hub](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/23/my-personal-experiences-with-the-seed-student-hub/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/mfby4dt8/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Feb 23, 2026
Sanjukta, a current postgraduate student in SEED, shares her experience with the Student Support Hub and the resources available to students at The University of Manchester.
## [My Journey to Study a PGCE at the University of Manchester](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/23/my-journey-to-study-a-pgce-at-the-university-of-manchester-3/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/mfby4dt8/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Feb 23, 2026
Varanleen, currently studying PGCE (Secondary) at The University of Manchester, shares why he chose to study here and what led him to the course.
## [Why I Chose the MA TESOL Programme at the University of Manchester](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/23/why-i-chose-the-ma-tesol-programme-at-the-university-of-manchester/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/mfby4dt8/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Feb 23, 2026
Xiaoqian, currently studying MA TESOL, shares why she chose this course at The University of Manchester.
## [A Guide to Student Support at the University of Manchester](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/20/a-guide-to-student-support-at-the-university-of-manchester/)
by [HUMS Ambassador Team](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/c56288ec/ "Posts by HUMS Ambassador Team") | Feb 20, 2026
Ritika, a current MSc Business Analytics student, discusses support available at the university.
## [Finding Confidence Through Community: How a Society Shaped My University Life](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/20/finding-confidence-through-community-how-a-society-shaped-my-university-life/)
by [Alice Baggott](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/r75095ab/ "Posts by Alice Baggott") | Feb 20, 2026
Uyen, a current BSc IBFE student, discusses her experiences with the MIF society.
## [Support available at the University of Manchester](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/20/support-available-at-the-university-of-manchester-2/)
by [Alice Baggott](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/author/r75095ab/ "Posts by Alice Baggott") | Feb 20, 2026
Martina, a current BSc Management student, discusses the support she is able to access as an AMBS student.
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- [Why I Chose MSc International Development: From Personal Roots to Policy Solutions](https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-blog/2026/02/24/why-i-chose-msc-international-development-from-personal-roots-to-policy-solutions/)
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