Category: Student Blogs

My study abroad experience: Rachel McGrath

Three students at an American football game

“It gave me a whole new mindset – I felt like I could achieve anything.” We caught up with third-year Criminology and Sociology student Rachel to hear all about her experience studying abroad. She talks about what motivated her to go, how she navigated the challenges of settling in, the confidence she gained along the

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Leen Ali

Stirling Students' Union President Leen Ali

Get to know your Union President for 2024/25, Leen Ali. Hi Leen! Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union? As Union President, I am the overall representative for Stirling students and an ambassador for the Students’ Union. My responsibilities include promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as chairing meetings such

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Adelayo Adebayo

Stirling Students' Union Vice President Education for 2024/25 Adelayo

Get to know your Vice President Education for 2024/25, Adelayo Adebayo. Hi Adelayo! Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union? I’m the Vice President Education and, as the name suggests, my role centres on education – something I believe brings people together. I focus on the learning experience and student wellbeing

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Laura Shaw

Sports Union President for 2024/25 Laura Shaw

Get to know your Sports Union President for 2024/25, Laura Shaw.  Hi Laura. Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union?  I’m in charge of running the Sports Union and looking after all 54 sports clubs here at Stirling.  A big focus of mine is making sure we’re getting new members every

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Justine Pédussel

Vice President Communities for 24/25 Justine Pédussel

Get to know Justine Pédussel, your Students’ Union Vice President Communities for 2024/25, Hi Justine. Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union? As Vice President Communities, my main focus is on creating stronger communities for students. For me, that’s about building relationships between different societies to help students feel included and

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How to prepare for exams

Group of students studying upstairs in Campus Central

It’s that time of the year again, with coursework due and weeks going by so fast, exam season is approaching already! Worry not! Here are a just a few tips to help you with your preparation and get you on your way. Everything starts with a first step and the rest will fall into place.

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