living advice

Delicious & Healthy Snacks

by Nathan Colom - 26th May 2020

Saving Precious Time

Time is power, power is money, money is knowledge. We often forget we can’t buy time; it is a priceless possession we all have.

Living abroad as a student brings you new opportunities

Living in student accommodation abroad as a student is a cultural experience. Living in a different country is the stepping stone for you to get new jobs and develop your career.

by Liz Roberts - 12th February 2020

These Are Birmingham’s Hottest Student Spot!

Our student blogger Bethan, take you around the eight hottest places visit all season in Birmingham. Hope you visit some of Birmingham best bits.

by Konnar Morledge - 12th February 2020

Single? Let’s subvert Valentine’s Day

Alone for Valentine’s Day? Well, you don’t have to stand for it. Bethan Evans suggests some great alternatives to the classic Valentine’s Day ‘couple’ activities for you to enjoy, even without a ‘significant other’. Plus, everything is cheap and cheerful… we are students after all.

Why going to university is a bit like Finding Nemo

As every talking cartoon fish knows, university should be the time when you find your right path and become the adult you will be for the rest of your life. Except, that's not the case at all.

by Liz Roberts - 10th January 2020

New Year, Same Old Me

Lose weight, study harder, totally reinvent yourself. Resolutions are lovely to make but easy to break. Try doing these little things instead to have a happy, more productive, 2020.

by Konnar Morledge - 2nd January 2020

Moving to a new city as an International student

Moving to new city can be daunting. But what about moving to a whole new country. International Student Corene describes how she made Nottingham her home.

6 Guaranteed Ways To Bust Student Stress And Get Social

It's dark and miserable. You've got more university deadlines than there are days. Don't get down. Get Social. Here's how.

by Konnar Morledge - 6th December 2019

From Call Centres to Coffee Shops: Great Part-Time Jobs for Students

Student life can be expensive. Getting a part time job means more money in your pocket, plus you get to meet new people and try your hand at the thing some people know as work.