The summer before I started university, I spent days on end trying to plough through the extensive reading list given to me by the English Literature department to which I was about to belong. I’d expected a long list, given the nature of the degree that I had chosen, but what I’d failed to anticipate […]
“Is there any condition that may prevent you from completing this expedition?” “Well,” I said, my voice hushed. “I have Crohn’s Disease”. Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, largely affecting the digestive system but featuring a plethora of other problems – think psoriasis, blepharitis, malnutrition, and constant, agonising pain. Not much is known about Crohn’s, meaning […]
Welsh Cakes Food in Wales is beautiful – think bara brith, cawl, Glamorgan sausages… and the very best snack that you can consume in the country, Welsh cakes! Gorgeous little sweet things made from sugar and currants, you’re sure to pack on a few pounds after discovering these beauties. The Price Wales is one of the […]
The Corona Virus has created a strange atmosphere for me. When I packed up my stuff last Thursday and realised that the first year of university could be over, this created a depth of anxiety of how serious the situation was. Instead of heading into class and saying hello to my peers, and talking about […]
When I first moved into my second-year student house, after a year of living in miserable university halls with complete strangers, I was excited by the prospect of sharing with people I thought I knew relatively well. Little did I know, three weeks down the line, I would begin to wholeheartedly regret my decision and […]
During my first year of university, I was your typical student: studying hard, partying harder, travelling the country for dance competitions, and working towards an honours degree. By the same time the following year, I was struggling to stand up on my own. I’d been battling for answers to my mystery symptoms for years, but […]
By Student Writer – Jack Crockford It is that time of year when students across the UK have the big task of deciding which university they want to attend at least three years of their lives at. Last year I was in the same situation, bombarded through the mail with prospectuses from various universities and […]
Many gadgets and apps are designed to monitor and improve our health, but none of them are as convenient or as popular as wearable tech. In fact, a report by Grand View Research found that the wearable tech market is expected to reach $612 billion by 2024. These tiny pieces of technology can accurately track […]
In the first year of university, most students will live in university run accommodation on campus. Generally, (except for perhaps a lucky few) the majority of students will leave university halls for their second year and seek other accommodation. This usually comes in the form of a shared flat or house but recently another option […]
With presents to buy, extra mouths to feed and all those family expectations to live up to, it’s hard to get through the festive season without splashing out. Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank. With a bit of forward planning, some canny shopping and a few clever ideas for cost-free ways to celebrate, you […]