Lucy Cooper
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Living alone at university
July 7, 2023
This year, I decided to live alone whilst studying, which made for a rather large change to my life at uni having always previously shared with others. Here, I’ll share my experiences as well as the positives and negatives of the decision having finished the year! The Pros: Living alone came with a number of …
Reflections on another semester: a balancing act
June 10, 2023
With exam season slowly coming to a close, the wind-down period of the semester has started, calling for a time of reflection. Our semesters (and time at uni across the academic year) are really very short so it’s important to take time to consider and reflect before allowing the time to fly by. I’ve found …
Exploring sports facilities at UoN: keeping fit and fighting exam stress
May 24, 2023
Exams are upon us and, while we wait for summer to begin, those of us with them are committed to a life in the library, or at home, tackling the mammoth task of revision for end of year exams. It’s a well known fact that taking regular breaks is vital for exam revision, as well …
Summer is coming
May 10, 2023
We might be in the middle of exam and deadline season at the moment, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Our long days in the library, in front of computer screens will soon turn into sunny (although, with the typical Great British Summer in mind, this can’t be guaranteed) afternoons …
New Semester, New Habits
January 25, 2023
Are you the kind of student who feels you have something to share and the voice to share it? Join our student blogging team! Apply here. The Autumn semester was my first semester back at university which felt ‘normal’ after Covid. Having been on a year abroad for the 21/22 academic year, I returned to …
Ways to become more employable during your degree
October 24, 2022
You’ve just arrived at university and the prospect of graduation seems like a very distant concept. You launch yourself into your studies and university life and you’re very busy. It’s easy to forget about career planning during your studies but thinking about and acting on this during your time at university can be crucial when …
UoN Student Life Hacks
October 4, 2022
When you first arrive at university, it can be a little daunting – especially when trying to find your way around the large campus, and not yet having knowing coursemates to ask. Luckily, there are a few life hacks out there that can help to smooth the way. What I’ve included in UoN specific, and …
Unique societies at UoN
September 21, 2022
UoN is home to loads of different and unique societies, to allow you to enrich your student experience and try something new. They are also a great way of making new friends and meeting people with similar interests. The SU’s website has an enormous list of them all! Here I’ve compiled a list of societies …
Essential UoN items that you can’t forget
September 7, 2022
Packing for uni is stressful – and then moving across the country with your whole life squished into a car is even worse. There are some UoN specific essentials that I have used throughout my time here and, in my eyes, are essential for your survival as a student. Catered Halls Despite living in catered …
What I wish I knew as a first year
August 30, 2022
I remember moving into university on a drizzly morning in September 2019. I was extremely nervous about the first year experience (very excited too), but I needn’t have worried. Three years later I’m now looking forward to returning to university to start my fourth year, after my third year abroad. After three years of being …
Student life on social
