Life lessons from service learning
Lily completed her service learning project by working in the community at Southwark Stars, a disability football team in Southwark, London.
Discovering Inner Peace: A Journey into Heartfulness Meditation
In the fast-paced world we live in, finding a sense of inner peace and tranquillity can often feel like an elusive goal. However, there is a path to inner serenity that has been embraced by many, and [...]
‘I wanted a real all American experience’
Hey there! I’m Sam Wilkins and I am a second year International Relations student. I’m originally from the small village of Southmoor near Abingdon in Oxfordshire. I may have shared a couple of [...]
“Volunteering can be one of the most fulfilling experiences”
All of our undergraduates do some form of service learning or working in the community as part of the liberal arts curriculum at Richmond American University London.
Explore Chiswick: top picks for places to visit around Richmond American University London
Search through our list of things to do and see in the London borough of Chiswick, including local sights and sounds.
A semester at Richmond, ‘one in a lifetime opportunity’
Great to hear from Frantzy, one of our US visiting students from Florida International University who spent last semester at Richmond American University London, about his experience of studying with [...]
Read more to discover latest article by Her Campus Chapter
Check out our Her Campus Chapter for exciting articles about books, movies, and more. Here is their most recent article by our chapter president Rainey.
I AM RICHMOND – Mahjabeen
Learn about the modern and friendly student community at Richmond, as Mahjabeen Mahmood shares her postgraduate experience studying MSc International Business Management at Richmond American [...]
Feeling stressed? Healthy eating can help, find us today
It’s Midterms this week and to help students through the exam period, Monica De Freitas, our Student Health & Wellbeing Officer, is handing out healthy snacks to students today.
World Mental Health Day
As part of Wellbeing Week this week, we’re putting the spotlight today on World Mental Health Day (10 October). The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health [...]
Students gearing up for Black History Month
It’s Black History Month in October in the UK and our newly created Black Student Union are looking forward to raising awareness of the event.
Searching for ‘local gems’
We want to celebrate everything Chiswick has to offer by launching a search for ‘local gems’ in the area. From parks to shops, restaurants to markets, @gunnersburypub or @chiswickcinema, we want [...]
“Just as good as Hay – and a lot nearer!”
The Chiswick Book Festival, which is taking place at 10 venues around Chiswick from 6-13 September, is a great opportunity to meet some top authors for a week of history, poetry, biography, creative [...]
No student should be held back by their mental health
It was University Mental Health Day on Thursday 9th March 2023 and several initiatives took place at Richmond American University London to encourage staff and students to join together and get [...]
Let’s Embrace Equity
International Women’s Day (IWD), which takes place each year on 8 March, has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD [...]
FROM PARIS TO LONDON
About the campus? I really enjoyed it because it is modern, not huge but still well equipped: we have everything that we need. Also, I think the university has a great location because we are [...]
Find ‘Time to Talk’ on Thursday
It’s Time to Talk Day on Thursday 2 February, an annual event for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.
Developing A ‘Whole-University Approach’ to Wellbeing for Richmond
Richmond American University London is launching its work to attain the Student Minds’ Mental Health Charter, an accreditation that recognises universities who champion positive wellbeing amongst [...]
My first blog! Bella
Hi! My name is Bella Hoffman and I am currently on a study abroad for the Fall semester at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. Murdoch is a very diverse university, much like Richmond, with [...]
Facts about life in UK become viral hit for former student
One of our former study abroad students has become a viral sensation with a video created with the help of her friend.
Student Podcast – Part two – Liberal Arts at Richmond
Andrew Harford, one of our BA (Hons) Communications: Advertising & PR students at Richmond, led a podcast series recently with several of our students to explore their thoughts on studying at [...]
Here are my favorite things to do in NYC
It’s Michela with another study abroad blog from New York! NYC is such a lively city full of exciting things to do and discover, but these are my absolute favorites!
My first blog! Michela
Hi! My name is Michela and I’m a second-year Advertising & PR student. I am originally from Rome, Italy and I moved to London last year to attend Richmond University.
Student Podcast – Part one – Why choose Richmond?
Andrew Harford, one of our Communications: Advertising & PR degree students at Richmond, led a podcast series recently with several of our students to explore their thoughts on studying at Richmond [...]
Ideas for staying on track
Hello All! Happy New Year to everyone and I hope everyone has had a good start to the year. My name is Shivani Govindia and I’ve recently completed an MA Advertising & PR (part-time) at Richmond.
‘Brilliant experience’ for Richmond student at Cambridge University
It’s time for another in our ‘Summer Spotlight’ mini series where we are showcasing the experiences of some of our students over the summer.
A New Path in Life
I hope you are all safe and enjoying your summer. Some of you might have been on holidays, like me, and others might plan to start your vacation later this month. I did enjoy my holidays, as I [...]
My trip to Italy this summer
As the heat of this summer began in Greece on June, I decided to start my holidays early, because I knew I had to submit my professional research project at the end of August. With that in mind, and [...]
Holidays on a Greek Island: tips on the Covid situation
Some of you are probably enjoying holidays, while others might be studying for your courses for the summer semester. Right now, I am preparing my professional research project, in order to complete [...]
Growing up
It has been a couple of weeks now since I have started working on my final project which is focusing on how advertising affects children playing with certain toys and how toys should be viewed as [...]
For the last time, – Zara x
I can’t believe I’ve been writing blog posts for 3 years and this is my last one; I hope you’ve enjoyed reading them. I was so happy with my final grades, I achieved A’s and an A- so overall [...]
A bittersweet experience
I can’t believe June is finally here! I am so glad everything is opened up but of course we all still need to be careful. I was able to get my haircut too and did it a lot shorter as you can see in [...]
It’s June. We are ‘United in Diversity’ in Pride month
What is Pride? Pride is all about promoting the equality, self-affirmation and visibility of LGBTQ+ people, by creating a community and safe space for people to be who they are. The word ‘Pride’ [...]
Summer in Greece: an unusual summer!
I hope you are all well and healthy. Summer is here and I am so excited for almost completing my postgraduate program at Richmond University. I managed to complete all my courses and I have to submit [...]
Share your Covid reflections with a blog
It is now over a year into the progression of the global pandemic, and the lives of individuals across the globe have changed in entirely unprecedented ways. Without a doubt, it’s been one of the [...]
Looking forward to summertime!
Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive CONGRATS to all the graduates who have worked so hard even with the current times. Seeing the photos on the university Instagram page [...]
I officially invite you all to Greece for a great summer
Now that the Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations are over, I am ready to move forward with my classes and assignments. A new day starts with many changes taking place.
Exploring Marketing, Ethics and new friendships
Hello again! I hope everyone is doing well. As I’m nearing the end of the semester, I thought I’d take this time to reflect on the past few months of my MBA. This time next week I’ll be [...]
The Greek Easter in a nutshell
It’s been a long time since I wrote a blog, but I was really busy with my assignments for my classes. I have officially finished my courses and I am really excited for the summer semester in which [...]
My final term at Richmond
Less than two weeks of term left! The weather is warming up and it’s right in time for the start of Summer. Now that restrictions have been eased, I’m appreciating going out more than ever.
Top Tip for Assignments
It’s crazy to think that we only have a few weeks of the term left! I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend and enjoyed the nice weather. The rule of six was implemented at a great time and I [...]
Landing the dream job
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog – and that’s because I’ve been busy balancing job applications and university work. It’s tough trying to juggle several objectives at the same [...]
It’s all getting busier!
Everything has gotten much busier now that the second half of term has started. Last week I presented to my Human Resource Management class and now I’m working on a presentation for Consumer [...]
How does it feel to see London from above?
In my last post, I told you that I came back in London to take care of some business and spend some time there. Even though now I am back to Greece, I still remember all the nice memories I created, [...]
New chapter of Her Campus launches today at Richmond
Exciting news! A new chapter site for Richmond will be launched today (Tuesday 23 March) on Her Campus which will provide female students at Richmond with the opportunity to publish their own news [...]
My walk in Victoria Park
As you might know, I came back a couple of weeks ago to London, in order to stay for a little while and send most of my things back home, so I can move out. All courses are going to be online for [...]
Finding some time to relax
After midterms I hope we can all relax a bit more during the break.
Spring Time
We are now in Springtime which is a relief for many after the cold dark months.
Athens > London
I decided to write this post in order to share my experience with you and inform you about the situation in the UK right now if you are thinking of coming to London.
I hope you’re feeling more positive now that normal life is coming soon!
After the recent announcement I hope you’re feeling more positive now that normal life is coming soon!
