With all the doom and gloom surrounding the Corona Virus we must try to find ways to remain positive. Focusing on the negatives too much can be damaging to your mental health. Maintaining a positive attitude is the best way to get through any crisis. If your friends are struggling during these times, be [...]
Easter is on its way and of course you deserve some time off from studying. You've worked hard to keep your grades up, not to mention the added stress and inconvenience of the strikes. So, it’s understandable you’ll want to recharge your batteries and catch up with family and friends. Having said that, you [...]
For many of us, opening yourself up to new experiences can be a scary thing. We all get so used to doing what we’re familiar with and not really stepping out of our comfort zone. Usually, you'll make friends pretty fast at university. They'll probably share the same interests as you and you'll soon [...]
Lecturers being on strike can be a massive inconvenience. It will disrupt a lot of student's studies as you may not have access to lecture slides, reading material and email contact with your lecturers. But rather than getting annoyed about it, let's look at what we can do to stay focused and on top [...]
It can be easy to fall into a lazy routine when you're not at university but there are productive ways to spend your downtime. Of course, your main focus needs to be to get the grades you want and graduate, but there is more to it than simply studies and lectures. University is also [...]
First off, let us say right from the start that the best cure for a hangover is not to drink too much in the first place. However, we do recognise that unfortunately, hangovers can become a part of university life and everyone looks for that elusive cure for a fast recovery. No-one likes that morning [...]
Moving away from home is a big deal for anyone and when you head off to Uni, it’s perfectly natural that homesickness might creep in. If your student accommodation feels homely it will help you feel much happier and settled. It tends to be the people around us that make a house feel like [...]
It’s perfectly natural for students to worry about starting university. It's a totally new environment that's different to what you're used to. Most of you will be moving away from your family and friends which is hard enough on its own but add a new city into the equation and you could start to [...]
Isn't it funny how, no matter what university you study at, what course you choose, who your friends are, you all have similar experiences whilst you’re there? People will tell you that university years are the best years of your life, and for a lot of the time that’s certainly true, but that doesn't [...]
