Things I realised after moving to University
For me, there was a huge buzz around moving away to university and effectively starting a new life. After literally waiting for months, the day…
Personal Stories
The reality of being a type one diabetic at university
I have been pretty open and transparent in articles I’ve written in the past. I have even mentioned my mental health in recent articles, as…
My lonely start to University and how you can avoid it
When moving to University, it is easy to assume that making friends and forming relationships will be easy. While this is mostly the case, for…
Hello? Confessions of a university lecturer
I am paid to teach a life skill, to help students get a job and, hopefully, enjoy a rewarding career. I’m also human. I chose…
Why uni mates are friends for life
Years spent at university are easily the most transformative of your lives. When you make a connection, whether it be housemates, SU crew, teammates or…
How to balance a relationship with University
It’s no secret that becoming a University student can be challenging. Studying to meet all your deadlines, attending lectures, stretching your student finance or even…
What is it really like being a society president?
It’s coming to the end of the academic year and you are contemplating whether to put yourself forward as a candidate for president for a…
Dealing with Racism at University: My experience
When I moved away to University from my small town to a bigger one, I thought it was exactly what I needed. A chance to…
What is it like living alone at University?
Have you ever wondered what it is like living alone at university? I’ll be honest, living by myself was not the situation I expected to…