Mentorships: In this series, we ask our students how they found success in the Professional Liaison Network.
Gabriel, a BSc Economics student, made a significant journey from Brazil to the UK to study at the University of Bristol.…
Category: Students
Student Mentorships Series: Preparing Zilin for her career
Mentorships: In this series, we ask our students how they found success in the Professional Liaison Network.
Zilin, who is from China and studied BSc Economics at Bristol, explains how the mentoring programme improved her career prospects.…
International Women’s Day 2024: Inspiring future female economists
International Women’s Day this year celebrates diversity and empowerment, encouraging everyone to #InspireInclusion. In the first of our new film series, ‘Women in Economics at Bristol’, we asked our academics and students which female economists have inspired them.
… Student Mentorships Series: Charlotte’s Mentorship story
BSc Economics student Charlotte came to study in Bristol from Malaysia after receiving the Think Big Scholarship. We caught up with Charlotte to find out how the mentoring programme has helped elevate her future career search.
… Mastering Economics: Margarita’s Journey from Cyprus to Bristol and Pearson’s ‘Outstanding Learner Award’
Margarita, hailing from Cyprus, is currently pursuing her Economics degree at the University of Bristol. Her exceptional academic prowess led her to achieve the acclaimed ‘Outstanding Learner Award’ from Pearson, attaining the highest score worldwide in International A-level Economics.
… Mentorship successes: Here’s how Xingrong’s mentor helped her build confidence to pursue her dream career
BSc Philosophy and Economics student Xingrong signed up for the Professional Liaison Network’s Mentorship Scheme in 2022. Here’s how the scheme has helped her understand career pathways, navigate industry complexities, and strengthen her professional trajectory.
… From Shenzhen to Bristol – my year studying economics in the UK
‘There can be confusion around studying abroad for the first time […] I had lots of questions before setting off!’ New graduate Yalin shares her advice for studying a Master’s degree in a new country.
… Could a Think Big scholarship help fund your studies at Bristol?
‘The scholarship has been a catalyst for personal and intellectual growth, expanding my horizons beyond what I could have imagined.’
By Jerry Holliday
The University of Bristol offers a wealth of scholarship opportunities for students seeking to overcome the financial hurdles of their academic journey, including our Think Big About Economics Scholarship (previously the Global Economics Scholarship) and the Think Big International Scholarship.…
How to get involved with your economics student societies
The new term brings fresh opportunities to get stuck in with student societies at the University of Bristol. Here’s what our economics-affiliated societies have in store for you this year.
By Ffion Lindsay
EFM Society
The Economics, Finance and Management (EFM) Society provides academic, social, and career-centred events for all students who have an interest in economics and related areas.…
‘Bristol is one of the best universities in the world, so get there in the right mind and you will have a great path ahead of you.’ Here’s what our recent graduates have to say about their hopes for the future – and their best advice for upcoming students.