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	Everyone's top resolutions: save money, eat better, don't waste so much time. Taking a packed lunch to university can help you achieve all three. Here's 5 yummy ideas to make student living healthier in 2020!
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 by Mia Lawson						 - 11th January 2019	
 
											
					
			 
	
	
	When you’re rushing around campus handing in assignments and trying to get to lectures on time, it can be easy to let the simple stuff, like locking the door to your room, slip through the cracks.
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						 - 17th December 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	It's hard to find the perfect gift for any type of housemate or friend without having to spend lots. Laura Hainey has made it easy, though. Here's loads of great gift ideas for £10 or under.
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						 - 17th December 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	Your final year at university can also be the most stressful. How can you balance all the studying as you complete your degree and still have fun? Blogger Charlotte Booth has some ideas.
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						 - 7th December 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	If your student accommodation doesn't already have bills included, you'll need to sort utilities out for yourself. Here's a few useful pieces of advice to help you get your head round utilities.
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						 - 26th November 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	Living away at university can get a little overwhelming. That's when homesickness creeps in. It's OK to miss home, everyone does. Here's some sweet ideas to help you regain some smiles and help you enjoy student life. 
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						 - 26th November 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	With study and fun taking up lots of your time at university, it might seem too early to think about jobs. But competition is fierce. Blogger Laura has five great ideas for things you can start doing now to help you find the career of your dreams.
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						 - 16th November 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	No one likes having to get to lectures for 9.00 am. But, argues blogger Charlotte Booth, you're looking at it all wrong. 9ams rule! And here's why... 
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						 - 9th November 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	Campus would be great if it wasn't for all the other students doing annoying things. Blogger Charlie has chosen the worst offenders. Stop it, you're driving her crazy!  
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						 - 9th November 2018	
											
					
			 
	
	
	Moving into your off campus student accommodation is great. Even if it's because you can afford to drink more. Here's five reasons it's better than your university halls or residence, according to our student blogger, Charlie.
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						 - 26th October 2018