Written by Thia Gayle – Student Writer If you are one of the large number of students who attended Fresher’s Fair and signed up to as many societies as possible but never actually got round to joining a society, well now is your chance! Here are four reasons why you shouldn’t miss out on participating […]
Written by Mollie Gates Not knowing what to expect before you start at university can be very daunting. You have no idea what to expect and you’re moving away from your normal life and everything you know. It can sometimes feel exciting because you’re starting a new chapter in your life and you’re ready to […]
Google searches for ‘vegan’ have increased by 380% in the last six years (according to Peta, who may be slightly biased) and, whether you’re on board or not, no one can deny the sudden surge of interest we have seen in recent years in the plant-based lifestyle. The lifestyle seems to have particularly resonated with […]
‘Speed is not the main target of Mikkeller running club. Having fun and great social events is our top priority.’ Today I experienced a very special 5k ran through the streets of Liverpool, looping through the city centre with a crowd of what I can only describe as ale enthusiasts who don’t mind working for […]
Written by Maria Petunina – Student Writer The UK is well-known for providing high-quality education. There is no doubt about that and this is mostly the reason why people from all around the world dream about getting their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the UK. Let’s assume that these individual’s are prepared to work hard […]
Written by Michael Langroudi – Student Pages Writer Chocolates, chips, sugar-laden cereals. Hot dogs, pizza, and the deepest fried chicken from the greasiest KFC. This was me growing up. I ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted without a care in the world. Sour jelly beans and an ice cold can of coke after school […]
I lived alone during my last year at university, pretending my isolation was making me smarter, fitter, and well adjusted to my own thoughts. I lived in excess of myself: my own goals, my own desires, my own cooking that was mediocre at best. In retrospect, I needed a distraction from ‘me’, and that distraction […]
One of the hardest things about being away from home for the first time is dealing with all your finances yourself. You will suddenly realise the sheer amount of money your family has always spent on food, and find that at the end of each bank statement you’re constantly tittering on a negative balance. It’s […]
I feel two things when I finish a good book – awe and jealousy. There’s the first thought, ‘Wow! I love this,’ followed by, ‘Wow! Someone actually wrote this.’ Jealousy isn’t great, but if it’s mingled with wonderment and respect, it spurs on my momentum to not only create, but surround myself by people who […]
‘Maybe if you went for a jog, you’ll be able to focus better.’ Have you noticed that as you’re trying to revise, you go to the toilet more to justify giving yourself a break? That’s because the distance from your desk to your loo is slowly stretching those rigid joints and is breaking the obsessive […]