Being a fresher in Leeds and not going to Varsity is disappointing; being in the same situation but as a third year student is, quite frankly, embarrassing. Before I begin, I would like to clarify […]
Back to Basics: How to Afford Healthy Eating
Starting uni can be overwhelming as it is,before you even start thinking about your new responsibility to plan, shop for and cook your own food. I guess it’s relatively easy to survive on sodium laden […]
Surviving Third Year – It’s Either Fight or Flight My Friends
I often think of University being a bit like a boxing match. Now trust me, I am going somewhere with this… We have wonderfully long summers during which deadlines, 9AM lectures and revision all gently […]
Stoptober
Sometimes the biggest changes in our lives are from saying no, not from saying yes Have you experienced the struggle of not wanting to agree to a friends request before? If so, I bet you’d […]
Why You Should B.Y.O.B (Bake Your Own Bread)
It’s baking season. With National Baking Week in full swing, and GBBO heating up, it’s the perfect time to get your bake on. While you might be tempted to set your sights on an insta-worthy […]
Breast Milk, Peppa Pig & Rising to the Occasion: Student Parenting
I’m one of those girls your friend’s friend knows; one of the surprisingly large number of people who don’t realise they’re pregnant for some time (in my case, about 8 months). Like most students, I’ve […]
Stoptober: Binning the Cigarettes
Smoking is a big and bad habit for a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to be. This October, the campaign Stoptober has returned, and to help you quit smoking for the whole month, […]
Places to study or read off-campus
Are you more productive at completing your assignments in different environments? Looking for places to study off-campus? Or do you just want somewhere quiet to do some casual reading? The city of Leeds offers you […]
Part-time job ideas
Being a student can be very expensive, so what do you do when you’re strapped for cash but also for time? Looking for a part-time job alongside your studies can seem overwhelming. Academic and social […]
Ways to maintain your friendships after Freshers Week
As a new student at Leeds, I thought it would be suitable to provide some useful tips and advice on maintaining friendships after Freshers Week. Firstly, if you are living in halls, it is […]
How not to balance part-time work with university
With the socialising, hard work and even harder partying, student life is not always easy. It’s even harder holding down a part-time job at the same time. Here are some of the things to avoid […]
An Everyday Affair: Coming Out in 2018
On the 30th Anniversary of National Coming Out Day, Georgina reflects on what it means to talk about your sexuality. Coming out is not a one-time affair. As much as I wish it was sometimes; […]