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Welcome to McGhee in Magee!

 Hello Friends!

Ulster University’s Magee Campus in Derry-Londonderry. Picture Martin McKeown

My name is Toni (McGhee) 😉, and I'm a second year student in Ulster University's (you guessed it) Magee campus. I've created this space to share exactly what it's like to study in the amazing city of Derry. 

Here's a little about me: I am a commuter! I live a short 30 min drive from campus, which definitely has its pros and cons. At 22, I'm a little older than most of my classmates, and my path to studying marketing hasn't exactly been straightforward.

Back in 2022 I started in Ulster University Belfast studying Textile Art, and Fashion Design. After pushing through my first year I realized it wasn't a very good fit for me and made the difficult decision to step away. After a year of soul-searching and working full-time, I found my way back to university, this time at Magee, studying Marketing, and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I know what it's like to juggle (and struggle with) studying, commuting, working a part-time job, and trying to maintain a social life. It can be overwhelming, and it's not always easy, but that’s exactly why I wanted to make this blog.

Here we’ll cover everything from surviving long lecture days and late-night study sessions, to the best local spots for coffee, study breaks and making memories. My hope is that by sharing a little of my journey, you’ll feel a little less alone and a lot more inspired to make the most of your time at Magee.

Thanks for stopping by! 
Be sure to come back next week to read all about why I almost gave up on uni, and why I'm glad I didn't. 

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