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It's time to start looking for your student accommodation for the next academic year. University of Birmingham student Bethan Evans has done it before. Here's her secrets to finding the perfect student home.
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by Konnar Morledge - 18th October 2019
When you move out of your Purple Frog student accommodation, you should book a check out inspection. It'll help with your deposit return and help make sure the new tenants move into a lovely clean house. Michael from our Selly Oak office explains what to do.
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by Michael Boyce - 17th June 2019
Is it almost time to say goodbye to your housemates? There's still time for good times, though. These fantastic and quick recipe ideas will help bring housemates closer before graduation.
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- 29th May 2019
Your third year as a university student is an emotional minefield. Here's every emotion you'll experience while writing your dissertation, according to recent dissertation-finisher, Charlotte Booth.
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- 17th April 2019
As the university year winds down, formal balls and big nights out appear on the horizon. Don't let boring Instagram posts stop you from living your best life. Here's how to beat the beige and get showered in likes.
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- 12th April 2019
Online scams are big business for fraudsters. But what is identity fraud, and how do you protect yourself from it? Read our 9 tips for identity fraud protection.
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- 20th March 2019
Take 11 friends, add some essay stress, a dash of booze, some late nights and a huge number of dirty plates. How do they get on? Rosie found out by living it. Here's what she learned.
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- 28th February 2019
You're not alone. Whatever you're passionate about, odds are you'll find a student society for your interest. Blogger Charlotte Booth has listed the ones that stand out at the University of Birmingham guild fair.
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- 28th February 2019
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