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the student guide to moving to manchester
United Kingdom - October 6, 2017
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food hacks every student needs to know
United Kingdom - September 19, 2017
Easy food to make and with minimal washing up? Yes, you heard that right! 1. Make scrambled eggs in a mug Crack two eggs in a mug, add a splash of milk and a dab of butter. Salt and pepper for seasoning, add to the microwave for 1-2 minutes and there you have it, an...
six student food discounts you have to use
United Kingdom - September 18, 2017
It’s almost Freshers’ Week. Which means a lot of long nights and hours spent milling around in between introduction lectures. The only way to wash away that groggy feeling (or wallow in it for a good few hours before getting up and out of your flat) is to make the most of those student discounts...
welcome wristbands to help you stay safe
United Kingdom - September 8, 2017
We’ve created a simple, yet effective wristband to ensure all our residents arrive home safely during their first few weeks with us. If you’ve had a slightly bigger than expected night out or you just can’t keep your postcode in mind whilst out exploring your new city, an alarming amount of new students find it...
the types of people you will meet at uni…
United Kingdom - September 7, 2017
Here are some of the types of people you will almost definitely have the joys of meeting when you come to university… The mum Whether it’s paracetamol, tissues or hand gel, they always have it to hand. They will take you home after a messy night out and make sure you make it to your...
free apps to manage your finances
United Kingdom - September 6, 2017
We know it’s hard to keep track of your spending when you’re at uni. It’s never fun to think about it and you can always find something better to do than go through your finances. However, spending all your money in the first few weeks only means crawling your way to the end of term,...
mistakes every fresher makes
United Kingdom - September 1, 2017
It’s inevitable – every fresher is bound to make mistakes, after all it your first time living on your own away from your parents, so here is a little heads up to show you’re not alone. Forgetting the essentials Packing everything for all year round into a suitcase could be proven quite difficult, so it...
the freshers’ week essentials
Freshers’ Week can be chaos – whether that means going out every night or hitting those Freshers’ Fairs hard. It’s difficult to prepare for something you’ve never done too (living with strangers, moving away from home and being totally independent with no house rules). So what can you bring with you to help ease the...
village welcome: move-in to do list
United Kingdom - August 31, 2017
You’ve got your results, you’ve confirmed your spot at uni and you’re just a few weeks away from checking in to your new home. Moving away from home is a big job. You need to know what to pack, where to go and what to bring with you. It’s a lot to think about when...
student finance: money too tight to mention?
United Kingdom - August 21, 2017
Finding it a struggle to even think about your money situation? We hope not! But we understand managing finances can often be difficult. It can be tough to make your funds last until the end of each term. Let’s be honest – do you stick to a budget? It’s fine to admit you don’t, but...
how to celebrate your exam results in style
United Kingdom - August 17, 2017
Well done you have done it all that hard work and stress is over, so why not celebrate and reward yourself. Here are some of the ways you can celebrate… 1. Food, food, food Who doesn’t love a meal out? This will give you the chance to have a good chat with your family or...
the most surprising celebrity degrees
United Kingdom - August 16, 2017
When you feel like throwing in your degree and following your, much more abstract, dreams, think of all the now-celebrities who were once in your position. From mastermind comedians to genius musicians, some of your favourite celebs used to be no different to you – down the Students’ Union enjoying a cheap pint, sitting through...
six top tips on how to stay calm and reduce nerves around results day!
United Kingdom - August 9, 2017
The countdown for results day has officially begun! So here are some top tips how to stay calm and reduce the nerves… 1. Make a plan. This way you will stay and remain organised. Make sure you know what time you’ve got to go and pick up your results and where you need to go. If it...