Niksen Versus Mindfulness: What Is The Difference?
Over Christmas, I received a very interesting present from my older sister. A book about doing nothing. In other words, ‘Niksen’, as the Dutch call…
Lauren Frewin-Smith
Articles by Lauren Frewin-Smith
What Is A Geography Degree?
Since I started studying geography one thing I often get asked is; what exactly is a geography degree then? As a third-year geography student, I…
Everything You Should Know About Owning A Dog At University
Recently, I have managed to adopt a dog as a third-year student; something many students dream of. Beginning as her dog sitter, and now owner,…
How To Make Friends After Freshers
There is so much pressure during the first few weeks of university to make lifelong friends. In reality half of the people you have met…
Best Films To Watch On Valentine’s Day
When Valentine’s Day comes along, there’s always a tricky choice ahead for anyone. No matter if you’re single or in a relationship, you still have…
Classic Songs Underrated Today
There are so many classic songs that have gone past their moment of glorious fame in the timeline of tunes. A variety of classic music…
How to show up for yourself
I first encountered the term ‘showing up for yourself’ when scrolling through TikTok. Showing up for yourself essentially means supporting yourself, and giving yourself the…
Is a Masters Degree Right For You?
A Masters degree is one of the less talked about options when first you pick a university to attend. There is far more emphasis on…
What’s next for Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift has spoilt her fans this year. Album after album and plenty of teasers, swifties are appropriately losing their minds. So, what is this…
What To Do Instead Of A Night Out
Before you even officially start University, the first thing you hear about is nights out. Fresher wristbands, special nights, student deals. It is a continuous…