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Posted on Tuesday, 12th December 2017
If you are staying in Sheffield for the Christmas break, then you will want to know what you can do to enjoy yourself.
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Posted on Wednesday, 8th November 2017
Student loans do not go far these days, and after paying your University fees, housing and union membership, there is not always as much money as you hoped left in the bank account. These tips will help you budget and keep an eye on spending, so that the balance does not get away from you too quickly and you end up embarrassed in the supermarket queue with a refused card in hand.
Posted on Friday, 6th October 2017
Well, we have only been back at Uni for a few days and already the press and police are already warning us that other students have had break ins and belongings stolen. As young adults away from home for the first time, we are easy targets for burglars.
Posted on Sunday, 10th September 2017
Your head is banging, your tongue is feeling like a cotton wool bud has exploded in your mouth and there is a cold kebab lying next to your bed, which you instantly stepped in when you got up. Here are a few tips to get you through the next few hours of pain and suffering that is your hangover.
Posted on Thursday, 27th July 2017
As young adults, it is only inevitable that we shall try most things at least once. Well ok maybe a couple more times to be sure! Some things I have learnt about trying anything new is that it pays to be cautious and to take heed of any safety tips offered by those who have gone before me. Here are some of the ones I have been given over the years and have kept me in good stead.
Posted on Thursday, 6th July 2017
Leeds will be with us soon. August bank holiday weekends, should always be spent in Bramham Park, chilling with friends and catching some of the greatest bands and acts. This year we have Kasabian, Muse and Eminem on the main...
Posted on Saturday, 29th April 2017
Being a student is glorious, you don’t have a care in the world. All you have to worry about is printing essays off in time for deadlines. You wake up at midday, eat some very unhealthy food, attempt to attend...
Posted on Wednesday, 1st February 2017
Finding the right student or professional house isn’t easy. There are lots of things to consider and it’s not just your opinion that counts, you have to find a place your housemates like too. It can be helpful to sit...
Posted on Monday, 9th January 2017
Either you’re at Sheffield Hallam’s “Adsetts” library or Sheffield Uni’s “IC” library, you’ve been studying a few hours and you’re getting tired, or you’re on your way to your first lecture. What do you need? A coffee right? Instead of...
Posted on Sunday, 1st January 2017
OMG! Exam time That time is upon us, when the educators want us to show them how much we learnt from them. Hopefully, you’ve been referencing and filing those lectures and seminars. Your books and e-books are covered in ‘post-its’...
Posted on Wednesday, 19th October 2016
Exams, coursework, assignments, can be an absolute pain, especially when you’re coming to the end of the year and all you want to do is sit back and just chill. Here are top ten secrets on study technique so you’ll...
Posted on Wednesday, 12th October 2016
You’re lucky to study in Sheffield as you’ll find a larger number of things to do and visit. You’ll never get bored, here are a few of the many activities in Sheffield for free or on a low budget: As...
Posted on Tuesday, 11th October 2016
Homesickness “is the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home. Its cognitive hallmark is preoccupying thoughts of home and attachment objects” says Wikipedia. By now you’ve had the excitement and nervousness of leaving home possibly...
Posted on Thursday, 15th September 2016
There are some things you can do to make your life easier and to have the best possible time at your chosen uni. Here are some handy tips on how to excel and get the most out of your experience as a student. Tip 1, Work hard play hard, tip 2, Turn up to the majority of your lectures, Tip 3, Join a Uni or extracurricular club or society, Tip 4, Experience living in a student house, Tip 5, Plan your time Tip 6, Choose subject areas you enjoy
Posted on Thursday, 1st September 2016
What people call Freshers month or Welcome month, your first few weeks of University are always going to be a daunting time. You probably feel both slightly nervous and ridiculously excited. You have to leave home and go and live...
