When 4.7% of the UK population are currently experiencing an anxiety disorder, it is hard to understand why such conditions are still such a taboo in our society. Being part of the special club of […]
The Great British Bake Off
Each year, as summer draws to a close, our nation’s screens are graced with the welcome return of the Great British Bake Off. Unless you have an aversion to baking, soggy bottoms, or Paul Hollywood’s […]
Meet your new blogs editors! Introducing Hannah…
After a fantastic year for the blogs section, it was time for Daniella Weduwer to hand over the position of blogs editor to Amelia Dunton and me – Hannah Lewis. Like Amelia, I am entering […]
Meet your new blogs editors! Introducing Amelia…
From Lyon with love: 8 Life lessons from the French. Hello, as the new co-editors of the blog section, Hannah and I thought we should take the opportunity to introduce ourselves. My name […]
Hannah Lewis’s Guide to caring for your mental health during Freshers
Your first year of university is one of the most exciting times of your life. However, it is also a time of great change and new experiences, where there is a risk of exacerbating pre-existing […]
Battle of the Burger
It’s a question debated by many and up until now has been previously unsolved; who makes the best burgers in Leeds? With an extortionate amount of restaurants devoted to crafting the best combination of a […]
A year in Perugia
Having just returned to Leeds after spending a year abroad in Italy as an Erasmus student, I am feeling like a fresher, what with having to readjust to life as a student in Leeds all […]
Courgette and Lemon Cake: Recipe adapted from BBC Good Food
Have no fear, this cake doesn’t taste slightly like courgettes; instead, like carrot in carrot cake, the courgette keeps the cake moist and adds a lovely green tinge to the sponge. Ingredients: 250g very soft […]
A Postcard from Beyond: Callum Dolan
One month before I graduated from university, I started my first proper real-world adult job. Seventeen years of education almost completed and I was already moving on to the next stage of my life with hardly any time […]
Why I love my fanny (pack).
Wearing a fanny pack comes with a lot of baggage. People snigger, stare and try to claim it’s merely a short-lived hipster trend.Bum bag wearers(or waist bag) for the prudes, I salute you. We are […]
Essaouira: Morocco’s hidden gem
North Africa’s Morocco has been an increasingly sought after holiday destination for European tourists, in particular the French and Spanish, due to its use of the French language and close proximity with Spain. For the […]
Aunty Lu’s Guide to Freshers 2015
Pull up a seat and get comfy, this is Aunty Lu’s guide to getting through the first few weeks of university and savouring the things that will only happen once during your time in Leeds. […]