Discovering Durham University - Ep 8: What's it like studying Arts and Humanities at Durham

In this episode, we chat with first-year students Bella (Philosophy & Theology, St Chad’s) and Danish (Visual Arts, Collingwood) about what it’s like to study Arts and Humanities at Durham. From their routes into Durham and first impressions of moving here, to the realities of contact hours, balancing academic challenges with social life, and learning to manage procrastination, they share an honest look at life as an Arts & Humanities student. They also reflect on choosing colleges, building friendships, and the advice they’d give to anyone considering this path. Whether you’re applying to Durham, thinking about taking a gap year, or just curious about student life, this episode is full of insights, reassurance, and encouragement. 0:00 - Intro 0:26 – Introduction from Bella & Danish (Durham stats) 0:48 – Routes into Durham 01:54 – Moving into Durham 03:24 – Expectations vs reality of the degree 05:50 – What’s the degree like? 07:58 – Most interesting & challenging parts 10:20 – Overcoming procrastination 12:14 – A typical day in Arts & Humanities 14:06 – Social life at Durham 16:15 – Choosing a college 17:58 – Final advice for prospective students See more of Durham student life at https://durham-student.org/   / thedurhamstudent   https://www.tiktok.com/ @thedurhamstudent https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedurham... Intro music - Nature (Poem) Acid Ghost