Coffee is a way of life for many students, including me, and coffee shops also provide a great place to study (or procrastinate). Luckily for students in Nottingham, there are so many independent coffee shops to try that arguably have a better atmosphere (and better coffee) than the popular chains. Here are my three favourite […]
Nottingham’s Best Coffee Shops
Studying abroad: things I’ve learnt in the first two weeks.
So, picture this. I am eager to see what lies outside the UK, I want to experience as much culture as possible. Sounds like a study abroad would be an excellent option? However, I live 30 mins away from Uni, I am definitely not used to being away from home for more than six weeks…. […]
Volunteering Abroad Over the Summer: Top Tips!
Volunteering abroad is one of the most rewarding ways to spend your summer holiday from university. It will equip you with desirable skills for future employers and who doesn’t want to spend weeks soaking up a new culture? As exciting as the prospect is, your health and safety is the top priority when volunteering in […]
3 things first year taught me about mental health
University can greatly impact your mental health if you don’t keep track of it. Here’s everything first year taught me about mental health. Uni can feel really lonely Even though there’s people everywhere. For the majority of students, the loneliness comes from being the only one of your friends heading off to a new place. […]
Why you should stick around University over summer
As soon as the spring term comes to a close, most of us are quick to move back home. It’s the chance to relax with family and friends after the stress of exam period. Initially this is all you could ask for but sometimes the novelty wears off a little. When you’re so used to […]
The best spots at Nottingham Uni
I’m probably hugely biased, but I think that the University of Nottingham has one of the most gorgeous campuses ever! If you’re currently studying at Notts, are coming in September or even just visiting, here are some of the best (and most insta-worthy) spots to check out. 1. The Lake I find it so hard […]
The golden rule to help you manage your money.
The majority of us are students. Let’s face it, we aren’t the richest people in the world. And it can be really difficult to manage your money. We get our loan from the Government, we party (perhaps a little too hard), we spend money on course essentials, field trips, rent, bills, food… the list goes […]
Let’s stop glamorising eating disorders
Editor’s note: This post contains content on eating disorders that could be potentially triggering. Have you ever noticed that, when portrayed in the media, ‘eating disorder’ becomes synonymous with ‘anorexia’? It’s definitely not the only type, but anorexia is ED’s poster girl, the slightly more socially acceptable one because it ‘looks good on magazine covers.’ […]
My biggest worries going into third year
Your third year at university can feel overwhelming before you’ve even begun. It is the year that counts the most, it is the year you need to begin thinking about future careers and it is also the end of an era. You deserve to have an amazing last year at university saying goodbye to clubs […]
What to do when you don’t know what to do after uni
For all the recent grads who are yet to secure a job, the time after uni can be incredibly difficult. You are trying to enjoy your Summer, but the knowledge that you don’t know what you doing can make that hard. This can be made even harder if you don’t even know what you want […]