How to be an ally to your marginalised and minority flatmates
If you are moving to student accommodation or a student house, you will likely end up living with someone who is perhaps disabled, black, Asian,…
Year 13 Archives: 01/2022
Six tips to help you choose the right university
There are over 100 universities in the UK so how on earth do you make the right choice? Here are some helpful hints to ensure…
Top ten university essentials in 2022
If you’re heading to university for the first time in September, before you haul all your luggage over, it’s worth making a checklist of what…
Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University
No matter how much research you do into your chosen university and the student lifestyle, there are always some misconceptions, or things that you find…
Should I take a gap year?
All of your friends are excited to start university. They’re set on a place and are looking forward to starting their course. It’s all anybody’s…
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…
What it’s really like studying a journalism degree
I remember A-level results day so clearly. The anticipation of finding out whether I’d be going to my top university was huge, considering I didn’t…
Dating at University: How to have fun and stay safe
Once you are comfortable with your new home, city and surroundings at university, it’s not uncommon to feel like you are ready to start searching…
University Society Roles: A Short Explanation
Joining a society at university is one of the best decisions you can make. It is here you will meet people with similar interests, take…
What is it like studying a Liberal Arts degree?
Before going to university I changed my mind about what to study every few months. Some of my picks included archeology, microbiology, fine art, and…