Sheffield
News and tips
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...
Read more
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...
Posted on Wednesday, 13th July 2016
If you live in a house with several other students, the chances are you might not get along perfectly with everyone. Some students get to choose who they share with and still end up having problems with one or two...
Posted on Wednesday, 25th May 2016
You might not know but Sheffield is the home town of many famous people. If you’re going to be studying at either Sheffield Hallam University or University of Sheffield and spending the next 3 to 4 years of your life...
Posted on Thursday, 31st March 2016
Like most phases in your life, student living has its ups and downs. However, on the whole University living is pretty easy going and great fun. If you are a seasoned student and have lived in student accommodation for a...
Posted on Friday, 1st January 2016
Planning a night on Netflix, in with the flat mates? Here are a few ideas for movies that you can play ‘spot the place’ it was filmed. Great way to get some of the Sheffield humour and outlook on life...
Posted on Wednesday, 25th November 2015
These five super easy, student friendly recipes can be turned vegetarian if you choose or 100% meatie. Make one lot up and then refrigerate or freeze to reheat a little each day. If you refrigerate don’t save for longer than...
Posted on Monday, 16th November 2015
When you first get into your room, it can be a blank canvas, Here are some ways you can make it your new Sheffield home. Try to choose 2 or 3 colours and stick to them when choosing items for...
Posted on Monday, 1st December 2014
Amazing Deals for Students in Sheffield! This is just a small selection of the great deals you can get, I've taken to carrying my NUS extra card and just showing it at the till everywhere. I often get 10%...
Posted on Monday, 24th November 2014
Top 5 survival tips for the next 3 - 5 years of University. Number 1 Get involved from day 1. Get yourself to the union, find clubs and societies that appeal to you. It's not nerdy or geeky to have...
