At some point, your family and friends will want to see where you're studying at university. Sam Aird has created a guide to surviving these visits. But the big question is 'so what's all this stuff about bassoons'?
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Before you set off ready for a few weeks of relaxation, have you thought about what you'll need to sort out before leaving your student property empty over the break?
Endsleigh has put together their top tips to make sure your property is kept safe
Not every student house is the same. but we're pretty sure that all of them have these nine things. Yes, one of them is a massive collection of empty bottles. Laura Hainey knows eight more things you've definitely got, too.
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Living with your friends is one of the best things about living off campus. But it can bring some challenges, as well. Everybody has their little quirks, but sometimes there’s some really basic things that mean you will drive each other mad. Bethan Evans has some simple do’s and don’ts to avoid all those petty arguments!
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by Nathan Colom - 9th March 2018 
It's February. Winter has lasted for about 100 years and maybe living with a large group is beginning to lose its shine. Help dispel the tensions with some fun group activities that will take your minds off who isn't following the cleaning rota.
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Everyone knows that January is the worst month. But it doesn't have to be. Especially for students, it can be a great time to be alive. Why's that you say? Laura Hainey explains how students can banish the January Blues.
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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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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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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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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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