As the year draws to a close, the pressure to set New Year’s resolutions usually frustrates me. Everywhere you look, people are talking about goals to improve their health, finances, relationships, and personal growth. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve absolutely set resolutions in previous years but do you think they’ve been followed past February, no!…
Category: Health and Lifestyle
How to Prepare for Black Friday Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, offering deals and discounts on everything from electronics to clothing. However, with so many sales and promotions flooding your inbox and social media feeds, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Over the years, I’ve become quite uneasy around the time of Black Friday and…
Why Taking Annual Leave Before Christmas is a Total Game Changer
I recently started a new job. Well, I say recently, it’s been four months so a little while and whilst I love my job, I can’t help thinking that I needed longer than a two day break in between jobs. But to be honest, I find the topic of annual leave after starting a new…
Top Revision Tips for Exam Success
Studying for exams is never easy. I have gone through GCSEs, A Levels and University and I can tell you that it hasn’t got easier over the years. If someone asked me how to revise, I honestly wouldn’t be able to tell them. GCSEs was the first time I experienced exams in a serious nature….
Post-Graduation Options: Navigating Your Future
It’s been a while! I have been so busy recently, writing my dissertation and revising for exams that I had to take a break from blogging. I can assure you that I am back doing what I love, with lots of advice and ideas for you all. I have now finished my degree at the University…
How I made the most of Summer
So many of you reading this would probably be wondering why I haven’t posted in a good few months. The reason for this is because I have spent the last two and a half months working on a campsite with children, in the middle of France. I decided during October 2016 that I didn’t want…
The Future
So I thought I would write a post on something a bit different and considered uncertain for many students – the future. Also, this post might seem like a bit of a rant, of which I apologise. Honestly, the future scares me and I’m sure there are people out there with the same opinion as…
Essential Guide to Moving into Student Accommodation
Moving out of your family house, into student accommodation can prove to be a difficult time for any student. The co-founder of Huru, Thomas Spencer, has written a useful post (below) on steps to consider and follow when moving into rented accommodation. Additionally, if any of you are moving into rented accommodation next year and have…
Useful Apps
Most of us students have shifted from using paper and pens, to using technology in its many forms. There are many apps out there that can help you organise, revise and offer general tips for all aspects of University life. Blrt, in case some of you didn’t know, is an app that serves as a platform for…
How to jazz up any meal
Now I’m no James Martin but I can find my way around a kitchen. Most of what I know has been acquired from my mum and grandparents over the years. I think most people can say that nothing quite beats their home cooking – especially that traditional Sunday Roast. I’m sure by now you’re sick…