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Third year Sport and Exercise Therapy student gives good tips for studying from home | Blog post

Lucy Broadbent tells us how Leeds Beckett Library has supported her not only with her studies but with her mental health too.

Lucy Broadbent BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy

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Moving back home whilst studying my masters | Blog post

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I am studying an MSc in Sports Nutrition at Leeds Beckett. In this blog, I will be sharing my experience of moving back home whilst studying a masters.

Beatriz

Why Leeds Beckett is a great place to study | Blog post

Hi, I'm Elettra and in this blog I will be sharing with you my thoughts about why Leeds Beckett University is a great place to study and why I am happy with the choice I made when deciding which university to go to.

Eletra

Hina shares her experiences as an LBU student | Blog post

Hi there, I’m Hina, a 23-year-old student, currently in the second year of my undergraduate degree - Health and Society!

Hina

Feeling part of the Leeds Beckett community | Blog post

Hi, I’m Hamza, a first-year Primary Education student at Leeds Beckett. In this blog I’ll be talking about how I’ve felt part of the Beckett community from the start of the application process to the present day, as a student working remotely.

Hamza

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First year sports enthusiast talks to us about how she has adapted to studying during the Covid-19 pandemic | Blog post

Shannon Thomas tells us how excited and ready she was to start at University

Shannon Thomas

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Caitlin shares how she has been supported during the Covid-19 pandemic | Blog post

Third year Performing Arts student Caitlin explains how the support from her tutors and peers has filled her with confidence for completing her final year.

Caitlin

Be in the know on the Students' Union community | Blog post

The Students’ Union plays a vital part in building community at Leeds Beckett. Be in the know about where to find the great things on offer and how you can save money with a range of student discounts.

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