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Not every student house is the same. but we're pretty sure that all of them have these nine things. Yes, one of them is a massive collection of empty bottles. Laura Hainey knows eight more things you've definitely got, too.
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- 19th March 2018
Living with your friends is one of the best things about living off campus. But it can bring some challenges, as well. Everybody has their little quirks, but sometimes there’s some really basic things that mean you will drive each other mad. Bethan Evans has some simple do’s and don’ts to avoid all those petty arguments!
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by Nathan Colom - 9th March 2018
A student lifestyle and staying healthy don't always go together. Especially when most things can be delivered to your door with the tap of an app. But staying healthy can be just as easy. Here's some super simple hacks for slipping some healthy food and exercise into your life, without even trying.
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- 2nd March 2018
Want to experience more of Nottingham's nightlife than booze, kebabs and losing your phone? Sam Aird has come up with 5 alternative nights out that prove, sometimes, a little bit of culture will provide a better student night out.
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by Nathan Colom - 22nd February 2018
It's February. Winter has lasted for about 100 years and maybe living with a large group is beginning to lose its shine. Help dispel the tensions with some fun group activities that will take your minds off who isn't following the cleaning rota.
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- 15th February 2018
With Valentine’s Day only days away, what better time to talk about student heartbreak? How should you cope with your romantic life going into free fall at the same time as essay deadlines loom? Blogger Jo Patmore has some suggestions will ensure you’re strong enough to get that essay in on time.
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- 2nd February 2018
Everyone knows that January is the worst month. But it doesn't have to be. Especially for students, it can be a great time to be alive. Why's that you say? Laura Hainey explains how students can banish the January Blues.
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- 19th January 2018
Already abandoned your resolutions for 2018? There's no need to wait for 2019 to make some more. Bethan Evans has some ideas for small changes you can make to improve your life at university without breaking a sweat (or giving up boozy nights out).
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- 12th January 2018
Nobody likes doing revision. And there's been thousands of gallons of ink spilled about the best way to do it. Here's Sami Aird's guide to the five things you definitely shouldn't do. (Plus a poem, because, you know, procrastination, our number 1 don't.)
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- 8th January 2018
The festive season wouldn’t be complete without the classic house Christmas dinner. Here's Laura Haniey's guide for students to cook a yummy meal (including not getting really drunk *before* you turn on the oven).
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- 5th December 2017