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, …
Securing student accommodation that looks great and doesn’t break the bank can be tricky – especially for aspiring nurses and medical students. Due to varying timetables, workloads, and shift patterns, sharing a place with students studying something other than healthcare can be a bit of a nightmare. Whilst you’re trying to get an early night …
Moving away to university can be both daunting and exciting. Whilst there’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet new people, visit new places, and try new things – it’ll probably be the first time you’ll be living independently. That means learning how to manage your money, pay the bills, use the washing machine, and cook …
Autumn is always special in Liverpool. With everyone returning for uni, it feels like the energy has returned to the city after a long summer holiday. The nights are getting darker, the leaves are changing and there’s a definite chill in the air. Before you know it, Christmas will be here and it’ll be time …
Yay, it’s December. The most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? First year or third year, it doesn’t matter where you’re at in your student life, once you’ve experienced the freedom of living away from home, moving back can be tough. You’ll be used to brief visits and short weekend stays – maybe …
Missed Black Friday? Erm, well firstly – how?!? But secondly, don’t panic. There’s still time for you to sort your Christmas gifting without breaking the bank. December is an expensive month. Decorations, nights out (although likely not many this year!), booking train tickets home – it’s all part of the festive fun. But the costs …
With the governemnt telling us to stay indoors to prevent the spread of the virus, Netlfix is becoming one of the key forms of entertained keeping us sane. We’ve reccomended 7 TV shows to binge on in your uni room over the next few weeks. 1. Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020) Tiger King …
With the coronavirus pandemic advising people to stay indoors, we thought we’d come up with some activity suggestions to keep your brain and body occupied. As you get older many people start reading less and less books. Reading an interesting novel is the perfect escape from the chaotic reality of the world at the minute. …
