Things every new student forgets about starting University
Top tips for students to get you through your first term with your dignity intact, and hopefully a few pounds left in your purse.
Study hard– it might sound obvious but after the whirlwind of...
GUIDE TO BEING A SCOTTISH LONDONER
Research has shown that fewer than 5% of Scots are applying to universities in England. This is primarily due to the increase in tuition fees, which in turn has created a cultural segregation between...
Top tips for managing your health at university
Most uni towns will have their own health centre, where the GPs are familiar with issues that students frequently face. Whilst you’ll be there the majority of the time, when you’re back home for...
University sports
There are many universities across the United Kingdom that compete against each other in a number of major sporting events throughout the academic year. Football, rugby and cricket are just a few examples of...
Top tips to clear away those post-freshers blues
But when the freshers cloud of cheap vodka and dodgy kebabs begins to fade, it can be hard to re-adjust and know what to do with yourself. Here are some top tips from Bark.com...
TIPS for first time student tenants
As many anticipate the prospect of heading to university in September, the National Landlords Association (NLA) has issued a series of tips for people who are becoming tenants for the first time.
Carolyn Uphill, Chairman...
Better safe than sorry
Katie had left for safe than dress ball at her University looking forward to a memorable night out. The memories are still with her. They have left her with panic attacks, nightmares and a...
Finding student accommodation at University
As well as beginning a course and meeting new people, for many students starting university means leaving home. There are two main types of student accommodation: university-owned and privately rented. Private accommodation could be...
The Perils of Private Renting
While there is plenty of legislation in place to protect you it usually relies upon others involved in the process doing their part – something that does not always happen.
To help smooth the ride...
Freshen Up For Freshers
With a new term upon us, Jemilla Russell-Smith gives some advice on how best to survive the monster party event that is Fresher’s Week.
It seems such a long time ago that I packed my...