Already thinking forward to next summer and proposing travelling to Latin America? Then make sure to visit Colombia; it’s the perfect place to start exploring the continent and a place to begin practicing your Spanish. […]
Woman Crush Wednesday: Kris Hallenga
You’ve graduated University, great! What do you do? Well most go find a job, or continue their studies. Some will even explore the world and make the most of being young. Ah – to be […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: D is for ‘Don’t Call Me Mental!’ LUU Mind Matters Mental Health Conference 2015
What are you doing on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th November? I’ll tell you now. You’re going to attend the Leeds Mental Health Conference which is taking place in our very own Student Union. As […]
Postcards from Abroad: Barcelona, Spain
When I think about the fact that I’ve spent a month abroad already, I have to pinch myself a little bit. That’s a whole month without ringing my mum, crying about how much I want […]
Not a football fan? Here’s what you need to know about the Fifa Scandal
On May 27th 2015 seven FIFA officials were arrested by the FBI for allegations of collusion and corruption with regards to the awarding of the 2010 World Cup to South Africa, the upcoming 2018 World […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: C is for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: three, fairly large words,that sound absolutely terrifying when strung together. Especially that last word, ‘Therapy’. There is a lot of stigma associated around the world of therapy. I feel that to many […]
Comparison: the habit that fuels self doubt
“The reason we feel insecure: we compare our behind the scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel”. Now, before you disregard this quote as just downright pretentious and go back to procrastinating from that pile of […]
The Battle of Music Streaming Services
Spotify The undisputed king of music streaming. Launched in 2008, it was the first music streaming service to gain worldwide recognition and has gone on to become the market leader with 20 million users. With […]
“Guayaquil de mis amores” – Ecuador’s Hidden Beauty
If you are willing to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, to the far side of South America you will find a little corner of the world that is home to 16 million people. Despite it […]
Review: Creams Afternoon Tea
Located in The Core on the Headrow, newly opened Creams is a sophisticated delight right in the heart of Leeds’ city centre. From the moment you walk through the tall archways, you are transported into […]
Postcards from Abroad: Montpellier, France
Lucy is a History & French student (no, not just French History), spending her year studying at Paul Valery University in Montpellier. A self-proclaimed Brunch Queen, she enjoys music festivals, yoga and Hugh Grant films. […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: C is for Caring
When thinking about how my friends and family have cared for me and helped me over the past 7 years, I often neglect their own views on how they think what they have done has […]