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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
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
Winter survival guide 1 - mould and mildew

Winter survival guide 1 – mould and mildew

Mildew and mould is one of the most common problems you are likely to encounter during the winter months in your property. There's some easy, little things you can do to prevent it and treat the problem. In the first of our Winter Survival Guides, we look at some of these.

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by Kate Gregory - 30th November 2016
How to find the perfect student house

How to find the perfect student house

5 top tips to finding your perfect student house. The perfect student house for you is out there. Here are some easy to follow housing hunting tips for students looking for the right place to live, which will take the stress out of house hunting.

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by Nathan Colom - 25th November 2016

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