Ask a current geography student!

Hi guys!
I'm Lucy and I'm currently in my third year as a Geography BA student at the University of Southampton. Please feel free to ask me any questions about geography at university, student life, societies, or anything about Southampton in general! I'm happy to answer any questions

Hi, I want to do Geography (BA) at Uni and one of my choices when I submit my application is Southampton. What is your favourite thing about the Geography course at Southampton?

Hi,
It’s great to hear you’re thinking of applying to Southampton for Geography!
One of my favourite things about the course is how flexible it is. In first year, BA and BSc students take the same modules, so you get a solid introduction to both human and physical geography and can easily switch between the two if you’re unsure at first.
I also love the freedom to choose optional modules outside the School of Geography. If you enjoy a particular area, like physical geography, you can continue exploring it, or you can branch out completely. I took a module in the Department of Social Statistics and Demography, but you can even pick up a language or try something totally new.
Southampton really lets you tailor your degree to your interests, and the support here is fantastic. You’re assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who’s great for guidance on academics and settling in. The careers service is also brilliant! They run workshops and one-to-one sessions on CVs, interviews, and more, plus they offer opportunities like volunteering, internships, and Student Innovation Projects - all amazing opportunities to enhance your CV.
Hope this helps, and good luck with your application and exams!
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Lucy

Hi guys!
I'm Lucy and I'm currently in my third year as a Geography BA student at the University of Southampton. Please feel free to ask me any questions about geography at university, student life, societies, or anything about Southampton in general! I'm happy to answer any questions

Hi,
It’s great to hear you’re thinking of applying to Southampton for Geography!
One of my favourite things about the course is how flexible it is. In first year, BA and BSc students take the same modules, so you get a solid introduction to both human and physical geography and can easily switch between the two if you’re unsure at first.
I also love the freedom to choose optional modules outside the School of Geography. If you enjoy a particular area, like physical geography, you can continue exploring it, or you can branch out completely. I took a module in the Department of Social Statistics and Demography, but you can even pick up a language or try something totally new.
Southampton really lets you tailor your degree to your interests, and the support here is fantastic. You’re assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who’s great for guidance on academics and settling in. The careers service is also brilliant! They run workshops and one-to-one sessions on CVs, interviews, and more, plus they offer opportunities like volunteering, internships, and Student Innovation Projects - all amazing opportunities to enhance your CV.
Hope this helps, and good luck with your application and exams!
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Lucy

Hi,
I’m interested in studying geography at Southampton!
I am most interested in asking about student life. Is it really fun or more quiet and is there a lot to do or do you find yourself going further affield. Also is it more of a city based or campus uni?
Many thanks

I applied and got an offer of BBC.