Posts Tagged: university
1 in 3 Students Stay at Uni to Work Over Christmas
United Kingdom - December 22, 2017
Almost three quarters of a million are likely to stay put over the holidays, according to new research we’ve carried out. A third of our students who live in our villages (33%) plan to remain over the holidays due to academic requirements such as placements and deadlines. Other reasons not to leave include the expensive...
Quiz: What Type of Housemate Are You?
United Kingdom - November 16, 2017
What type of housemate are you? Have you ever wondered how other housemates see you? Are you the responsible one, party animal, lazy one or the sensible student? This quiz will let you know which one you are. Someone steals your food without asking, what do you do? A, go and buy some more, because...
We’re Looking for Village Life Bloggers!
Calling all bloggers! We are looking for residents who enjoy writing and have experience writing and sharing a blog to become Village Life Bloggers. We have our My Student Village blog where we would love to receive content from you talking about your experience of being a student and university life. Previously our topics have...
spooky halloween recipes
United Kingdom - October 30, 2017
These 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! Pumpkin cookies Who doesn’t like pumpkin decorated cookies on Halloween? The recipe serves 14 people so if you like your neighbours...
the dreaded freshers flu
United Kingdom - October 20, 2017
How 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. Some of the symptoms that you can expect are a sore throat, sneezing, runny nose and general grogginess. However bad you may think...
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...
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...
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...
6 things I wish my parents knew when I left home
Australia - March 8, 2016
When I started University it was really hard to get my parents to understand the pressure of it all. All of the sudden you are bombarded with responsibility and obligations that you were never warned about. Financial issues that you face as a young adult in the modern tertiary education system may not have been...