Could procrastination make you more productive? A student guide
Can procrastination make you more productive? This student guide to not wasting time by wasting time will help your downtime be more constructive.
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The definitive list of reasons why being a student in Birmingham is the best
Being a student in Birmingham is ace. Our blogger Sophie Hack thinks she's found the definitive list of why Birmingham is such a great student city.
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by Nathan Colom - 21st March 2017 
8 ideas to reduce student stress that only cost £20
What better way to relax and unwind than with a spa treatments. These treatments are great, which is often reflected in their price tag. Unwind, relax and save yourself a fortune with these simple budget alternatives,
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Which Musical Tribe Are You In? (Part 2)
Are your flatmates Mainstream Rejecters or Pre-Millennial Wannabes? In part two of his look at the different student musical tribes that you could end up living with, Ben Wheatley suggests five more Spotify playlists that will ensure any group of music fans can guarantee a great night in
Read more … by Nathan Colom - 23rd February 2017 
5 deliciously easy student recipes
Sophie Hack has put together 5 mouth-watering student recipes that are budget-friendly, easy to cook (even for tjhose among us who are better acquainted with a pizza menu than a chopping board) and most importantly delicious.
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Which student Musical Tribe are you in? (part 1)
Which musical tribe do you belong to? Our guest blogger Ben Wheatley has created the perfect playlist for a good night in, no matter what your musical taste. Check out the Spotify playlist for your tribe.
Read more … by Nathan Colom - 1st February 2017 
Find student work experience and boost your career prospects
Student work experience can be a rewarding way to learn new skills and discover the world of work, as well as add some valuable experience to your CV. In her second blog about building your experience, beyond lecturers, Sophie Hack discusses 10 ways to win at work experience.
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Top 10 CV tips for students
Whether you're looking for a work experience placement or are putting your foot on the first rung of the career ladder, you'll need a kick-ass CV. These top 10 CV tips for students will help you put the polish on your skills and experience.
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5 things you learn when you live off campus
When you move your student accommodation to live off campus, it's more than just a set of keys and bus timetable that you'll pick up. Birmingham City University student and guest blogger Ben Wheatley discusses five things you learn to master when you live off campus.
Read more … by Nathan Colom - 9th January 2017 
8 ways to Christmas-up your student pad
Decorating your student accommodation for Christmas doesn't have to mean a bit of boring tinsel and a dancing Santa. These 8 creative ideas from Sophie Hack are quirky, fun and easy to do. It's time to get Christmas creative!
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