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5 things every student should (probably!) give up for Lent

5 things every student should (probably!) give up for Lent

Pancake day! Yay! But that means it's Lent - 40 days of abstinence. Boo! Sophie Hack has five suggestions of things we could all maybe give up for Lent that means you feel like you're achieving something good, without having to ditch chocolate, wine and Jaegerbombs.

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- 28th February 2017
Which Musical Tribe Are You In? (Part 2)

Which Musical Tribe Are You In? (Part 2)

Are your flatmates Mainstream Rejecters or Pre-Millennial Wannabes? In part two of his look at the different student musical tribes that you could end up living with, Ben Wheatley suggests five more Spotify playlists that will ensure any group of music fans can guarantee a great night in

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by Nathan Colom - 23rd February 2017
5 deliciously easy student recipes

5 deliciously easy student recipes

Sophie Hack has put together 5 mouth-watering student recipes that are budget-friendly, easy to cook (even for tjhose among us who are better acquainted with a pizza menu than a chopping board) and most importantly delicious.

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- 10th February 2017
Which student Musical Tribe are you in? (part 1)

Which student Musical Tribe are you in? (part 1)

Which musical tribe do you belong to? Our guest blogger Ben Wheatley has created the perfect playlist for a good night in, no matter what your musical taste. Check out the Spotify playlist for your tribe.

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by Nathan Colom - 1st February 2017
Find student work experience and boost your career prospects

Find student work experience and boost your career prospects

Student work experience can be a rewarding way to learn new skills and discover the world of work, as well as add some valuable experience to your CV. In her second blog about building your experience, beyond lecturers, Sophie Hack discusses 10 ways to win at work experience.

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- 18th January 2017
Top 10 CV tips for students

Top 10 CV tips for students

Whether you're looking for a work experience placement or are putting your foot on the first rung of the career ladder, you'll need a kick-ass CV. These top 10 CV tips for students will help you put the polish on your skills and experience.

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- 9th January 2017
5 things you learn when you live off campus

5 things you learn when you live off campus

When you move your student accommodation to live off campus, it's more than just a set of keys and bus timetable that you'll pick up. Birmingham City University student and guest blogger Ben Wheatley discusses five things you learn to master when you live off campus.

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by Nathan Colom - 9th January 2017
8 ways to Christmas-up your student pad

8 ways to Christmas-up your student pad

Decorating your student accommodation for Christmas doesn't have to mean a bit of boring tinsel and a dancing Santa. These 8 creative ideas from Sophie Hack are quirky, fun and easy to do. It's time to get Christmas creative!

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- 9th December 2016
Signing your tenancy agreement – simplified

Signing your tenancy agreement – simplified

Signing your tenancy agreement and sending in your ID documents is now really simple. You can now do all of this online in one place. This blog shows you the six easy steps you need to take to get your documents sorted!

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- 5th December 2016

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