A few weeks ago I stood in Greek heat peeking my nose over a hotel wall. What should have evoked happy holiday memories of six years earlier jogged something quite depressing instead.
One in every five UK students say they don’t have a ‘true friend’ at University, according to a survey of more than 12,000 second and third years nationally. So what qualities should you look for in a...
Congratulations on embarking on your university journey and moving away! At this point, you have probably filled up your shopping carts with living essentials, but you may not have considered that...
As I am coming to the end of my university experience, I have taken a trip down memory lane remembering my first and second year and how different I am today. Looking back at the person I was at the...
As I found in first year, not every society event you try will meet your expectations but, if you can stay open-minded and keep trying, you will be rewarded with some fantastic memories and lasting...
Some people can’t wait to get away from home and forget to call most weekends, but if you’re a home bird, like me, you might feel a bit embarrassed in comparison. Remember that everyone is different....
With so many films, programmes and even memes out there that seem to coherently focus their content on stereotypical uni life, the valuation of a student is now seen to be nothing more than a person...
At university, it’s hard to catch a break when there is so much to do all the time - studying, societies, socialising and work. It is easy to pretend that problems don’t exist, sleeping them away each...
I liked school, but from GCSE onwards all I wanted to do was go to university. I slogged away at my A-levels and poured over my UCAS utterly convinced that university was going to be this fantastic...
As a third year Historian on the minimum loan, my bank account was breaking my heart every time I logged onto my mobile banking. By spring semester of second year, I was faced with two options – max...
8th March is International Women’s Day! On this day, we want to highlight some incredible women, who you might not have heard of, but are dominating in their industries. Unfortunately, the majority of...
I’m sure a lot of university students are familiar with the good ‘ol routine of waking up at 10am, hitting the alarm, rolling out of bed an hour later for your midday lecture and then returning home...
Your degree can teach you so much; it can open up a world of opportunities and allows you to get into the nitty-gritty of your chosen subject. However, there are so many other life skills that shape...
Going abroad for university can be exciting, stressful, and sometimes a bit confusing at first. There’s a lot you have to deal will logistically and socially that you might not have to deal with as...
Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to go somewhere new and make life-long friends and memories. However, moving to a new country on your own can be daunting. Here are my top 10 things to...
Starting university can be a daunting experience and for many it’s the first time living away from home. With so many different things on your schedule, first year will be over before you know it. So,...
You may be thinking about whether to study a joint honours degree, but certain misconceptions about them could be holding you back. For example, it is often said that future employers prefer a focus...
Starting university is daunting for everyone, but throw a disability into the mix, and you have a whole new host of worries. It’s only natural; but trust me, it won’t be as bad as you imagine. I was...
It is no secret that Leeds is bursting with culture. As one of Yorkshire's largest cities, Leeds has changed a lot since the industrial days of the 1970s. With renovation comes restaurants and cafés,...
