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University is supposed to be a time you blossom into an independent adult. But while you’re building up to that stage of adulthood, it's still OK to call mum and dad to check on important things like not killing yourself.
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- 26th February 2019
Sharing student accommodation means it's easy for clutter to escalate., Laura Hainey has channelled her inner Marie Kondo to give you some ideas for giving yourself some space to think.
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- 15th February 2019
Obviously, you're a delight to live with. Everyone loves that you never make a round of tea and listening to your endless Danny Dyer impressions. But your housemates? They're horrid. What with their not being you and all. Here's Charlotte Booth's explanation of what's probably wrong with them.
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- 1st February 2019
Forget New Year Resolutions. They are a total waste of time for students. Try these four new semester resolutions. They're promises you can make yourself at university and keep. Probably.
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- 25th January 2019
Everyone's top resolutions: save money, eat better, don't waste so much time. Taking a packed lunch to university can help you achieve all three. Here's 5 yummy ideas to make student living healthier in 2020!
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by Nathan Colom - 11th January 2019
When you’re rushing around campus handing in assignments and trying to get to lectures on time, it can be easy to let the simple stuff, like locking the door to your room, slip through the cracks.
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- 17th December 2018
It's hard to find the perfect gift for any type of housemate or friend without having to spend lots. Laura Hainey has made it easy, though. Here's loads of great gift ideas for £10 or under.
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- 17th December 2018
Your final year at university can also be the most stressful. How can you balance all the studying as you complete your degree and still have fun? Blogger Charlotte Booth has some ideas.
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- 7th December 2018
If your student accommodation doesn't already have bills included, you'll need to sort utilities out for yourself. Here's a few useful pieces of advice to help you get your head round utilities.
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- 26th November 2018
Living away at university can get a little overwhelming. That's when homesickness creeps in. It's OK to miss home, everyone does. Here's some sweet ideas to help you regain some smiles and help you enjoy student life.
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- 26th November 2018