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Posted on Tuesday, 28th April 2020
As we head into a month of Lockdown, we are starting to find the novelty wearing out. The realisation, that our lives and friends are to be kept at a distance for the near future, is dawning. Just how can we lead a more normal life in lockdown? Here are some of my go-to online havens of normality.
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Posted on Monday, 23rd March 2020
With Universities and schools closing and many of us forced to self-isolate, we thought we’d give you some ways to occupy yourself while stuck indoors.
Posted on Monday, 17th February 2020
It’s nearly pancake day again! The 25th of Feb is the official day, however, any day works for us. Last year we gave you some pancake recipes for the crepes themselves. Plus a few filling ideas. Here, we are giving you a whole lot more ideas for fillings
Posted on Monday, 27th January 2020
Ok I admit, when I first looked at attending university it looked so wonderful! I’d arrive make loads of new friends, populate my Instagram with pictures of all the great times I was going to have. My life at Uni was destined to be filled with fun and laughter, with some excellent teaching sessions helping me learn more about my favourite subjects. it didn't turn out like that.
Posted on Tuesday, 31st December 2019
Oh, dear! Christmas was full of parties and sparkling fun, NYE full of promise. However, along comes #Veganary and #Dryanuary to halt our excesses. Even leaflets for the local gym popping through the letterbox isn’t helping. If that’s not enough, January exams loom and you so forgot to do some revision! So, what is a poor student to do to get on top of everything? Here we shall look at getting your life back on track after the Christmas break and how to plan this next semester.
Posted on Monday, 25th November 2019
It’s getting close to the big day, and even though you have shopped until you dropped, there may be one or two last-minute presents you have not got as yet. Here are some easy homemade gift ideas for you to complete your presents list.
Posted on Tuesday, 22nd October 2019
One of the advantages of living in Sheffield is that there is always something going on. If you fancy something a little different this Halloween, then one of these events might be just the thing for you.
Posted on Monday, 23rd September 2019
By now you will have been at University for a few weeks and are starting to settle in. However, some of you may be struggling and this is where we would like to step in and help out.
Posted on Tuesday, 20th August 2019
Heading to university can be an exciting time in your life, but it is also fraught with major adulting tasks to do. One of them is finding your own accommodation. We are going to explain all the avenues you can explore and some of the pitfalls in your search for the perfect place.
Posted on Monday, 22nd July 2019
It is not long now, and you will be installing yourself into your new home ready for the start of term. Freshers week will be just starting, so you will want to be ready for that. Getting prepared for uni early is a good idea. That way you are ready to start from the get-go.
Posted on Friday, 12th July 2019
Going to uni is exciting but being away from home in a strange city can leave you vulnerable. Have a look at our safety tips for students, whichever city you are going to.
Posted on Monday, 17th June 2019
Most students will be heading home for the summer, but for those of you staying in the city, we have some ideas for the season.
Posted on Monday, 20th May 2019
You will soon be looking to attend one of your chosen university open days. Here we are going to give you some idea of what to expect and how to get the most out of your visit to Sheffield’s universities.
Posted on Thursday, 25th April 2019
With the popularity of Mrs Hinch and Marie Kondo, keeping an ultra-clean house has never been so on trend. Even us students are getting a better reputation when it comes to staying tidy. Here I am going to look at some of the techniques used by these trendsetters and see how to apply them in our student digs.
Posted on Sunday, 17th March 2019
Although at first Sheffield with its multiple hills might seem a bit off-putting for the cyclist, Sheffield has a rich history and many connections with the sport of cycling. Here we shall look at how you can get on your bike.
