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Studying While Working Full-Time: What It’s Really Like to Go Back to University
22 April 2026
VIDEO: Student Tour of Elms BT2 Accommodation at Queen’s
21 April 2026
Finding Support Beyond the Classroom: My Experience with Queen's Services and Resources
20 April 2026
Hidden Gems in Belfast
17 April 2026
My Experience with SU Enterprise and 'What's The Big Idea?'
15 April 2026
Spotlight on the Literific Society
14 April 2026
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WATCH OUR STUDENT VLOGS
Low-Budget Day Out in Belfast
International student Bryan shows how you can spend a wholesome day around Queen’s campus and in Belfast without breaking the bank.
Student Tour of Elms BT2 Accommodation at Queen’s
Join Dentistry student Vanessa on a tour of Elms BT2 accommodation, situated in the heart of Belfast city centre and just under a 20-minute walk from Queen’s campus.
My First Live Concert in Belfast
International student Natasha visits the SSE Arena in Belfast for her first live concert by singer Tom Odell!
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SEMESTER TWO
Spring Semester Survival Guide for Students
Spring Semester Survival Guide for Students : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/spring-semester-survival-guide.html
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/spring-break-queens.html
How to Develop Your Language Skills at Queen’s
How to Develop Your Language Skills at Queen’s : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/language-learning-queens.html
ACCOMMODATION
Living in Elms BT9: My Experience as an International Student
Living in Elms BT9: My Experience as an International Student : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/accommodation/pei-elms-bt9.html
15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home
15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/accommodation/15-under-15.html
A Guide to University Accommodation Research
A Guide to University Accommodation Research : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/accommodation/uni-accommodation-research.html
View all Accommodation blogs →
LIFE IN BELFAST AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Five Culture Spots to Enhance Your Student Experience in Belfast
Five Culture Spots to Enhance Your Student Experience in Belfast : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/belfast-ni/belfast-culture-spots.html
A New Student’s Guide to Travel Apps in Northern Ireland and Ireland
A New Student’s Guide to Travel Apps in Northern Ireland and Ireland : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/belfast-ni/travel-apps.html
The Most Instagrammable Spots in Belfast and Beyond!
The Most Instagrammable Spots in Belfast and Beyond! : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/belfast-ni/instagrammable-spots-bloggers.html
View all Belfast and Northern Ireland blogs →
SUPPORT AND WELLBEING
Queen’s Essentials: Resources to Support Your University Journey
Queen’s Essentials: Resources to Support Your University Journey : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/support-wellbeing/campus-resources.html
Staying Active in Belfast as a Student
Staying Active in Belfast as a Student : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/support-wellbeing/staying-active-belfast.html
Tips and Tricks for Mature Students
Tips and Tricks for Mature Students : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/support-wellbeing/beth-mature-student-experience.html
More blogs about Support and Wellbeing →
CAREERS AND GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
A Guide to Careers Fairs at Queen's
A Guide to Careers Fairs at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/careers-global-opportunities/careers-fairs.html
How Well Does Queen’s Prepare Students for Their Future Careers?
How Well Does Queen’s Prepare Students for Their Future Careers? : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/careers-global-opportunities/future-career-preparation.html
From Campus to Career: How Queen’s Set Me Up for Success
From Campus to Career: How Queen’s Set Me Up for Success : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/careers-global-opportunities/campus-to-career.html
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QUEEN'S INSIDER
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/spring-break-queens.html
Spotlight on the K-pop Society
Spotlight on the K-pop Society : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/spotlight-kpop-society.html
Start Your University Journey: Early Research Toolkit
Start Your University Journey: Early Research Toolkit : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/early-research-toolkit.html
MORE FROM QUEEN'S INSIDER→
COST OF LIVING ADVICE AND TIPS
How to Save Money on Your Food Shop as a Student
How to Save Money on Your Food Shop as a Student : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/cost-of-living/saving-money-food-shop.html
Unlocking Belfast: Maximising your Student Discounts
Unlocking Belfast: Maximising your Student Discounts : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/student-blog/cost-of-living/maximising-student-discount.html
How to Enjoy Belfast Without Spending Any Money
How to Enjoy Belfast Without Spending Any Money : Link - /home/student-blog/cost-of-living/enjoying-belfast-without-money.html
MORE BLOGS ABOUT COST OF LIVING→
STUDENT LIFE
My First Semester as an International Student at Queen's
My First Semester as an International Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/suhrath-queens-journey.html
Celebrating Festivals and Traditions at Queen's
Celebrating Festivals and Traditions at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/festivals-traditions.html
5 Must-Do Activities to Improve Your Student Life in 2026
5 Must-Do Activities to Improve Your Student Life in 2026 : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/must-do-activities-campus.html
More blogs about Student Life →
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Spotlight on the K-pop Society
Spotlight on the K-pop Society : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/clubs-societies/spotlight-kpop-society.html
Spotlight on the Queen's Taylor Swift Society
Spotlight on the Queen's Taylor Swift Society : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/clubs-societies/taylor-swift-society.html
Queen’s Societies You Didn’t Know Existed
Queen’s Societies You Didn’t Know Existed : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/clubs-societies/niche-clubs-societies.html
More blogs about Clubs and Societies →
STUDYING AND COURSES
A Day in the Life of a Marketing Student at Queen's
A Day in the Life of a Marketing Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/studying-courses/msc-marketing-day-life.html
A Day in the Life of a PhD Pharmacy Student at Queen's
A Day in the Life of a PhD Pharmacy Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/studying-courses/phd-pharmacy-day-life.html
A Day in the Life of an English with Creative Writing Student at Queen's
A Day in the Life of an English with Creative Writing Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/studying-courses/day-life-english-creative-writing.html
More blogs about Studying and Courses →
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S
From Taiwan to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen's
From Taiwan to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/why-choose-queens/taiwan-to-belfast.html
From Mongolia to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen’s University Belfast
From Mongolia to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen’s University Belfast : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/why-choose-queens/mongolia-belfast.html
Why I Chose Queen’s: My Journey from Nairobi to Belfast
Why I Chose Queen’s: My Journey from Nairobi to Belfast : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/why-choose-queens/tabitha-why-queens.html
See more reasons to choose Queen's →
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Student Blog
Latest Blogs
Vlogs
Cost of Living Advice and Tips
Queen's Insider
Studying and Courses
Student Life
Clubs and Societies
Accommodation
Belfast and Northern Ireland
Be a student blogger
Support and Wellbeing
Careers and Global Opportunities
Why Choose Queen’s
Applying to Queen's
Before you arrive
Getting here
Food
Postgraduate Taught
Postgraduate Research
Why Queen's for Postgraduate Study
Students from Great Britain
Students from Northern Ireland
America
Bangladesh
Brazil
Cameroon
Canada
China
Colombia
Egypt
El Salvador
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Lebanon
Malaysia
Mexico
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Nigeria
Pakistan
Poland
Romania
Russia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Taiwan
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Student Blog
LIFE AT QUEEN'S
YOUR STUDENT GUIDE
Find a Blog
Use the
dropdown below
to find blog posts on everything from accommodation to clubs and societies, and country-specific information.
Your Student Guide
Studying While Working Full-Time: What It’s Really Like to Go Back to University
22 April 2026
VIDEO: Student Tour of Elms BT2 Accommodation at Queen’s
21 April 2026
Finding Support Beyond the Classroom: My Experience with Queen's Services and Resources
20 April 2026
Hidden Gems in Belfast
17 April 2026
My Experience with SU Enterprise and 'What's The Big Idea?'
15 April 2026
Spotlight on the Literific Society
14 April 2026
View all the latest blogs →
WATCH OUR STUDENT VLOGS
Low-Budget Day Out in Belfast
International student Bryan shows how you can spend a wholesome day around Queen’s campus and in Belfast without breaking the bank.
Student Tour of Elms BT2 Accommodation at Queen’s
Join Dentistry student Vanessa on a tour of Elms BT2 accommodation, situated in the heart of Belfast city centre and just under a 20-minute walk from Queen’s campus.
My First Live Concert in Belfast
International student Natasha visits the SSE Arena in Belfast for her first live concert by singer Tom Odell!
View all vlogs
SEMESTER TWO
Spring Semester Survival Guide for Students
Spring Semester Survival Guide for Students : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/spring-semester-survival-guide.html
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/spring-break-queens.html
How to Develop Your Language Skills at Queen’s
How to Develop Your Language Skills at Queen’s : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/language-learning-queens.html
ACCOMMODATION
Living in Elms BT9: My Experience as an International Student
Living in Elms BT9: My Experience as an International Student : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/accommodation/pei-elms-bt9.html
15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home
15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/accommodation/15-under-15.html
A Guide to University Accommodation Research
A Guide to University Accommodation Research : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/accommodation/uni-accommodation-research.html
View all Accommodation blogs →
LIFE IN BELFAST AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Five Culture Spots to Enhance Your Student Experience in Belfast
Five Culture Spots to Enhance Your Student Experience in Belfast : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/belfast-ni/belfast-culture-spots.html
A New Student’s Guide to Travel Apps in Northern Ireland and Ireland
A New Student’s Guide to Travel Apps in Northern Ireland and Ireland : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/belfast-ni/travel-apps.html
The Most Instagrammable Spots in Belfast and Beyond!
The Most Instagrammable Spots in Belfast and Beyond! : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/belfast-ni/instagrammable-spots-bloggers.html
View all Belfast and Northern Ireland blogs →
SUPPORT AND WELLBEING
Queen’s Essentials: Resources to Support Your University Journey
Queen’s Essentials: Resources to Support Your University Journey : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/support-wellbeing/campus-resources.html
Staying Active in Belfast as a Student
Staying Active in Belfast as a Student : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/support-wellbeing/staying-active-belfast.html
Tips and Tricks for Mature Students
Tips and Tricks for Mature Students : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/support-wellbeing/beth-mature-student-experience.html
More blogs about Support and Wellbeing →
CAREERS AND GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
A Guide to Careers Fairs at Queen's
A Guide to Careers Fairs at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/careers-global-opportunities/careers-fairs.html
How Well Does Queen’s Prepare Students for Their Future Careers?
How Well Does Queen’s Prepare Students for Their Future Careers? : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/careers-global-opportunities/future-career-preparation.html
From Campus to Career: How Queen’s Set Me Up for Success
From Campus to Career: How Queen’s Set Me Up for Success : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/careers-global-opportunities/campus-to-career.html
More blogs about Careers and Global Opportunities →
QUEEN'S INSIDER
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI
How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/spring-break-queens.html
Spotlight on the K-pop Society
Spotlight on the K-pop Society : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/spotlight-kpop-society.html
Start Your University Journey: Early Research Toolkit
Start Your University Journey: Early Research Toolkit : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/queens-insider/early-research-toolkit.html
MORE FROM QUEEN'S INSIDER→
COST OF LIVING ADVICE AND TIPS
How to Save Money on Your Food Shop as a Student
How to Save Money on Your Food Shop as a Student : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/cost-of-living/saving-money-food-shop.html
Unlocking Belfast: Maximising your Student Discounts
Unlocking Belfast: Maximising your Student Discounts : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/student-blog/cost-of-living/maximising-student-discount.html
How to Enjoy Belfast Without Spending Any Money
How to Enjoy Belfast Without Spending Any Money : Link - /home/student-blog/cost-of-living/enjoying-belfast-without-money.html
MORE BLOGS ABOUT COST OF LIVING→
STUDENT LIFE
My First Semester as an International Student at Queen's
My First Semester as an International Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/suhrath-queens-journey.html
Celebrating Festivals and Traditions at Queen's
Celebrating Festivals and Traditions at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/festivals-traditions.html
5 Must-Do Activities to Improve Your Student Life in 2026
5 Must-Do Activities to Improve Your Student Life in 2026 : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/student-life/must-do-activities-campus.html
More blogs about Student Life →
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Spotlight on the K-pop Society
Spotlight on the K-pop Society : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/clubs-societies/spotlight-kpop-society.html
Spotlight on the Queen's Taylor Swift Society
Spotlight on the Queen's Taylor Swift Society : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/clubs-societies/taylor-swift-society.html
Queen’s Societies You Didn’t Know Existed
Queen’s Societies You Didn’t Know Existed : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/clubs-societies/niche-clubs-societies.html
More blogs about Clubs and Societies →
STUDYING AND COURSES
A Day in the Life of a Marketing Student at Queen's
A Day in the Life of a Marketing Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/studying-courses/msc-marketing-day-life.html
A Day in the Life of a PhD Pharmacy Student at Queen's
A Day in the Life of a PhD Pharmacy Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/studying-courses/phd-pharmacy-day-life.html
A Day in the Life of an English with Creative Writing Student at Queen's
A Day in the Life of an English with Creative Writing Student at Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/studying-courses/day-life-english-creative-writing.html
More blogs about Studying and Courses →
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S
From Taiwan to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen's
From Taiwan to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen's : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/why-choose-queens/taiwan-to-belfast.html
From Mongolia to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen’s University Belfast
From Mongolia to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen’s University Belfast : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/why-choose-queens/mongolia-belfast.html
Why I Chose Queen’s: My Journey from Nairobi to Belfast
Why I Chose Queen’s: My Journey from Nairobi to Belfast : Link - https://www.qub.ac.uk/student-blog/why-choose-queens/tabitha-why-queens.html
See more reasons to choose Queen's →
FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK
Check out what's happening on our Official Queen’s University Belfast account.
Follow now
MORE BLOG CATEGORIES
Applying to Queen's
Before you arrive
Careers and Global Opportunities
Food
Student Life
GB Students
Postgraduate Research
Postgraduate Taught
Studying and Courses
LATEST LOVE QUB POSTS AND UPDATES
BE A STUDENT BLOGGER
TAKE PART
Close Search