Moving from Home - From Brum to Liverpool!

With going to university on many peoples' minds, I just thought I'd share my story of moving away from home near Birmingham to study here at Liverpool Hope University!

In school and sixth form, I'd always been interested in learning and studying about many things I did Psychology, History and Performing Arts! I think on top of that, I always wanted to see the world outside of my town just outside of Birmingham. Walsall, specifically, which you'll know if you follow lower league football or come from the West Midlands - otherwise if you heard me say it, you'd probably think I just said 'Warsaw' which just ends up with me just saying I'm from Birmingham. While it'll always be home in some way to me, I didn't see myself staying there, I needed somewhere new, a little more vibrant and full of character.

That's where Liverpool comes in.

Liverpool has without a doubt, changed my life for the better, I genuinely don't think there is a city like Liverpool - the people you meet, the city to explore, the docks to experience and the places to eat and drink. The character of the city is simply something else, vibrant and real. That's why I've lived in the city centre throughout my time at Liverpool Hope University, commuting to study, living in the city, down the road from everything. The free shuttle bus and great transport links get me where I need to be!

What bought me to Liverpool Hope specifically? The course combinations offered, if we were to take it literally, but what bought it home for me was the look of the campus, the communication before I even arrived on campus and then the friendly lecturers who really want to get to know you, and support you in your studies. Sure, I now do Politics and International Relations, which is offered left right and centre - with how well I did, I could have gone many places, including being still in Liverpool. But I started with Psychology and International Relations! My decision to change course is a story in itself, but at the core of it is that I was supported in my time here when I was still finding my footing in what *I* wanted to do here at Hope.

Now, I'm doing my Masters here, have got involved in soooo much during my time, and happened to pick up more than my fair share of part time work experience to comfortably make ends meet along the way!

I think, what I really want to illustrate here, is sure, moving away from home is quite intimidating, new and feels rash - but it doesn't have to be - which is why I'd recommend checking out one of the many Applicant Days going on at the moment, it's a chance to get a taste of where you could move to, if you think and feel it is right for you.

Hope has their own Applicant Days on the 1st March, 29th March and 26th April coming up - we hope to see you there! If you're wondering what exactly an Applicant Day is and what to do in one - keep an eye out, as I'll be sharing my Applicant TLDR and To-Do List soon!

Thank you for reading my story - feel free to share your own! -, from Brum to Liverpool with all the best wishes,

Harry
LHU Student Ambassador
MA Politics and International Relations