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Meet Hannah: one of your Uni Life Bloggers
Posted at 07 December 2017My name’s Hannah and I’m a full-time physiotherapy student at my University. Like most students coming to university for the first time, I chose to live in halls where I would be able to meet and socialise with new people who were all in the same boat as me.
What to do before going home for the holidays
Posted at 07 December 2017There's not long to go until the big day and fully stocked fridges are awaiting your return home. Whilst you might be keen to get back to lounging on the sofa with Christmas films on repeat and cheeseboards in abundance, there are a few things to tick off your going home for the holidays checklist.
Meet Conner: Your Helpful Guide to Uni Life
Posted at 01 December 2017My name is Connor, and I am a first-year student studying Business Management at my University on a brand new campus! I’m living on Campus, right across the road from where my lectures are, talk about convenience! I’m from a town Called Aberdare, near Merthyr Tydfil, in the welsh valleys, around 30 minutes from Cardiff.
Five ways to handle being lonely at university
Posted at 18 November 2017 in Health & WellbeingWhether you’re living in halls or at home with your family (or somewhere in between), it’s common to feel lonely during your first few months at uni.
How to make a thanksgiving meal for £3
Posted at 16 November 2017 in Food & DrinkIt might just be one month until Christmas, but for those of you studying abroad from across the pond, there’s another date you’re prepping your turkey for. It’s almost Thanksgiving!
Quiz: what type of housemate are you?
Posted at 16 November 2017With the start to the academic year just around the corner, do you know what type of housemate you will become? Maybe you're the responsible one, or maybe you're the party animal. Lucky for you, this incredibly official quiz will let you know!
How to get a student job that suits you
Posted at 10 November 2017 in Study & CareerJobs and students may not obviously go together! But you may now be considering it after you have been at university for a few months and realising blowing your student loan in the first week wasn’t such a good idea after all.
Free apps to help you save money
Posted at 08 November 2017Living on a budget is difficult, especially when you find new things you want to do every day. Don't worry, there's help available to make a little go a long way! You're just five apps away from your budgeting goals...
Spooky Halloween recipes
Posted at 30 October 2017 in Food & DrinkThese spooky recipes will certainly get you into the Halloween spirit, whether you’re throwing your own Halloween party or making treats with your friends or family for tradition. These are definitely recipes to try!
Cheap, last-minute Halloween costumes
Posted at 23 October 2017Halloween - one of the few times where the more ridiculous you dress, the better you look. Whilst 2018 is no doubt a big year for some of the more shocking (and probably offensive) costumes, here a few that will keep you on your mates' good sides. Without blowing your entire student loan on something elaborate/inflatable/generally a bit OTT.
The dreaded freshers flu
Posted at 20 October 2017 in Health & WellbeingHow to defeat the dreaded fresher’s flu, nearly every student will experience the flu at least once in their experience at university, so here are a few hints and tips to help.