In recent years, we’re starting to see fewer firework displays across Bonfire Night and the surrounding evenings. This is for many reasons such as local council budget cuts, environmental concerns, animal welfare and more. But you can certainly still celebrate Bonfire Night without the fireworks – and we’re here to share how! Make some themed…
Halloween is just a few days away – and what’s that, you don’t have a costume yet? Don’t worry, we’ve put together some really cheap and easy ways you can get dressed up without needing to stress, order anything that will take days to arrive, or blow your student budget. Read on for our favourite…
Black Friday is now just over a month away, and lots of brands will be launching their Black Friday sales even sooner than that. It’s important to be prepared if you do plan to shop these sales as a student, so you can avoid being ripped off and actually make decent savings! Plan what you…
Sleep – it can be elusive at times, and as a student living in shared accommodation it’s not always the easiest thing! Today we’re sharing our top tips on how to get a good night’s sleep at university so you stay well rested and ready to learn… Make a sleep schedule you can stick to…
As a first year uni student, you’re navigating a whole new life experience – and there are two huge factors that go into this. One is studying, for the degree that’s going to set you up for a successful career, and the other is socialising. Making friends and making memories! But how do you balance…
Moving away from home for university is an exciting step. For many first-year students, it’s the first time you’ll be responsible for your own safety and security. While there’s no need to worry about every possible situation, developing a few personal safety simple habits can help you feel more confident and comfortable in your student…
Moving into student accommodation means you’ll be living with people you’ve never met before, from a variety of backgrounds, who might be very different to you. Hopefully you’ll get on just fine with all of your flatmates, but there’s no guarantee that everybody will get along. For the most part, you should be able to…
Fed up of articles showing you recipes that promise to be quick and easy, but end up needing hours of prep and every piece of cooking equipment you own? We get it, which is why we’ve pulled together 10 quick and easy recipes that actually fulfill that promise… Cheesy pasta Simply cook some pasta (opt…
Moving into student accommodation is exciting, but it can also feel a little strange. You’ll be in a new space, sharing it with people you’ve never met before, while navigating the demands of your studies, budgeting and independence. Building a good relationship with your flatmates can really help with making your first year at uni…
Cleaning is a great habit to get into when you move into student accommodation; it’s something you should do regularly to keep your space tidy, hygienic and liveable. Some areas and items will need cleaning more often than others, so hopefully we can help you come up with a bit of a schedule to stick…
