Top questions to ask at university open days
If you’re feeling a little apprehensive ahead of an open day for your potential university, don’t worry – you’re not alone. It’s natural to want to make a great first impression as you simultaneously try…
Category Archives: Just Starting University
The price of love for students in a long-distance relationship
Money can buy love at university and maintain a long-distance relationship, but only for a price of £30 or less for many, according to research into student relationship habits. A survey undertaken by private student…
10 things you learn after your first term at university
Your first term at university whizzes by so fast – what could you possibly learn in such a short space of time? For a start, you’ll probably learn how to survive on two hours of…
The key to surviving uni – friends, hobbies, budgets
For many, the start of a degree course is filled with trepidation, anticipation and uncertainty. To help remedy this, here are a few things you need to think about before you start uni… The first…
How to save money in the kitchen
It’s pretty obvious to say that a student budget is a tight budget, but if you don’t pay close attention to the everyday basics, your outgoings can spiral. Being aware of how you buy, store,…
Security tips for students
Student homes are the perfect target for burglars. Every student will have their own tech, which means up to nine or ten laptops, smart phones, speakers, even TVs. Typically, students aren’t the most security conscious…
Tips for finding university accommodation
Where to live… after your choice of degree, this is the most important decision you’ll make this academic year. Get it right, and you’ll have the perfect place for studying and partying, living alongside people…
6 tips for living with housemates
It’d be fun, they said – a non-stop party, three full years of love, laughter and good times shared between friends. Hmmm… only now you’re a few months down the road and little things are…
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Cheap storage hacks for your student house
So your first year’s over and it’s time to leave the haven of halls and venture into the wider world beyond. Perhaps you’ve found the perfect student house with fantastic housemates, and all that’s left…