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Already abandoned your resolutions for 2018? There's no need to wait for 2019 to make some more. Bethan Evans has some ideas for small changes you can make to improve your life at university without breaking a sweat (or giving up boozy nights out).
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- 12th January 2018
Nobody likes doing revision. And there's been thousands of gallons of ink spilled about the best way to do it. Here's Sami Aird's guide to the five things you definitely shouldn't do. (Plus a poem, because, you know, procrastination, our number 1 don't.)
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- 8th January 2018
The festive season wouldn’t be complete without the classic house Christmas dinner. Here's Laura Haniey's guide for students to cook a yummy meal (including not getting really drunk *before* you turn on the oven).
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- 5th December 2017
Being a student, you might think that ‘perfect’ gift is out of your price range. Never fear, here are some of Bethan Evans' tips to make your gifts thoughtful and affordable.
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- 5th December 2017
It’s nearly the end of first term, we’ve all had one too many last-minute assignment-based breakdowns. Time to add some festive cheer to your student home. Jo Patmore explains how.
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- 5th December 2017
It's cold outside, but you don't have to freeze in your student house. Sam Aird gives his top tips for keeping toasty this winter.
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- 5th December 2017
From chaotic Aldi shops to post-night out trips to Roosters, there’s certain things you HAVE to experience to class yourself a true member of Selly Oak. Blogger, Bethan Evans sums up what you can expect from student life in Selly.
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by Nathan Colom - 13th November 2017
For a lot of Nottingham students, Lenton is the place to be after first year. Here's blogger Laura Hainey's definitive guide to thriving there as a student.
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- 10th November 2017
Living off campus as a student is an amazing experience. Here, our student blogger Jo Patmore gives some essential do's and don'ts that will take the hassle out of your new off-campus life.
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by Nathan Colom - 10th November 2017
Student blogger, Sam Aird, gives his five simple steps to finding the right student house. This includes the most important: Don't Panic. Once you've got that sorted, the other four will follow easily.
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by Nathan Colom - 9th November 2017