Doing the food shop at university can be daunting – especially when you’ve only got a limited budget and no parents to tell you what ingredients you need. The good news is, though, saving money on your food shop doesn’t have to mean making huge sacrifices. In fact, a few simple swaps and changes here …
As you’re aware, concerts and music festivals were put on hold throughout 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, more than ever before, we’re excited to be able to attend summer music festivals and enjoy live music in 2022 – instead of watching from the comfort of our homes (or student accommodation) on the TV! …
Celebrating a birthday? Got a hot date lined up? Although you could throw a party or cook a meal at your student accommodation, it’s so much easier to make a reservation at a restaurant these days. Instead of slaving away in the kitchen – making sure there are enough snacks to go around and ensuring …
Whether you’re going to university for the first time, switching to a different course or doing your Masters, there are a lot of things you need to think about before you start your degree. University is supposed to be one of the best experiences of your life, but it’s normal to feel apprehensive – especially …
When you lived at home, it was easy to take things for granted – especially your parents’ home cooking! However, at university, you have to pay for (and cook) your own food. With culinary skills in short supply and no steady income, being able to afford the weekly food shop and whip up tasty meals …
Do you spend a lot of your time problem solving, daydreaming or overthinking? Perhaps you regularly experience negative or random thoughts? Or maybe you’re stressed about exams or meeting assignment deadlines? Practicing mindfulness can help you to direct your attention away from this kind of thinking and, instead, focus on the here and now. Most …
Whether you love it or loathe it, there’s no escaping the most romantic day of the year. From candle-lit dinners to big bunches of roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates – there are plenty of things you can do to mark the occasion and surprise your other half. If you’re an old romantic, you probably …
Always known that you’ve wanted to study medicine? Being a medical student involves a lot of hard work and determination. You’ll likely spend hours researching universities, perfecting your Personal Statement, attending interviews, waiting for offers, finding student accommodation and studying for exams. Working in the medical industry is a highly rewarding, interesting and enjoyable career, …
If you spent Christmas at home with your family, like most university students did, we’ll bet you’ve consumed your body weight in chocolate and mince pies. Whilst Xmas is all about eating, drinking, and being merry – surrounded by your nearest and dearest – it can also be one of (if not) the most expensive …
So, you’re searching for student accommodation in Liverpool? You might be moving away from home for the first time – like most first-year students – and need someplace safe to stay whilst you study for your degree. Or maybe you’re in your third and final year at university, and after staying at student halls, you …
