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Little unknown tips to help you save

Here’s the how-to on taking control of your money to get through Uni: Slash your food budget! Check what food you’ve got stashed in the cupboard. Then, create a meal plan for the WHOLE week, including snack items. Make dinners that...

What to do if your results aren’t what you expected

Didn’t get the results you were hoping for? Don’t stress. Here’s what to do next. 1. Don’t worry! If the results are lower than you were hoping for, stay calm and think positive. 2. Speak to your lecturer, tutor, subject...

New? Here’s how to ace this uni thing from day 1!

New? Here’s how to ace this uni thing from day 1!

by Amy Carlon University is something we all want to excel at, it is shaping our future careers after all. So you may be wondering what you can do to ace your uni journey?  Whether you are a brand new student, have changed degrees or are only one...

Colour comes from care: a blog about self-care and how to do it

Candles, matches, camp-fires. What do these things have in common? They burn out. Stress and feeling overwhelmed can extinguish your motivation so it’s important to take care of yourself. Or your flame will burn out too. So, what is self-care? It’s...

5 things to do now if you have half a year to go!

For those of us Full-Time students in our final year of study we are at that point where we are about to enter our final session… so close to the finish line! There are a few things to do now that our future selves with thank us for later...

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Study smart with your smartphone

Most people have one – a smartphone. You probably use it to send messages, make calls, take pictures, send email, browse social media, and spend hours on those annoyingly addictive games. It’s time to start using your phone smarter, convert...

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Dorm etiquette 101

Be considerate You are not living alone and you are not at home. Things that may have been tolerated at home are not necessarily the same on Res, so, think about others before yourself when you’re in communal areas, and think before you speak. It...

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Cooking skills you need to nail before moving on to res

Cooking is an essential life skill, and usually one we leave up to our parents. And since they aren’t around, it’s easy and convenient to opt for dining hall meals. But, along the way, you’ll begin to appreciate home-cooked meals. So, how do we fend...

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Dining room etiquette

Whether you choose to eat in the privacy of your room or have a social feed in the common room, everyone should know and use the basics of dining room manners. Always wait your turn There’s no need to rush or be the first to sit down (or cut the...

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