Nottingham in Bubble Tea
August 11, 2020
I have a confession… I’m addicted to bubble tea. Whereas some people might stop for a cup of coffee in the morning, I go straight for the boba shop. It’s a problem… but a really yummy one. If you don’t know what bubble tea is, you’re missing out. It’s a tea-based drink invented in Taiwan …
Summer Spirit
July 28, 2020
No matter how you tend to spend those hot summer months, staying at home and away from other people is probably not your idea of a fun summer. For me, summer is for travelling, visiting family abroad, exploring new cities… so I’m definitely not feeling very summery this year. Then again, if I feel this …
Why I chose to live in a studio flat in second year
July 14, 2020
If you’ve read my other posts, you may know that I’ve just finished first year and I’m about to go into second year. As you may also know, most people going into their second year share a student house with their friends in Lenton. Thankfully, if I wanted to do that, I had the opportunity …
Order Food to Support the Community
June 16, 2020
Hello! Hope you’re doing well! If you’re spending the lockdown in Nottingham… I can’t say I’m not a little jealous. Although I’m enjoying trying new recipes while I’m stuck at home, I do miss my favourite takeaways from Nottingham – and I like to think they miss me too. As we all know, …
Reviewing Weird Vegan Recipes
June 2, 2020
Hello! I hope you’re well and staying relatively sane. Over the past week or two, I’ve taken to trying strange new recipes. Some of them to reduce waste, some of them to satisfy some non-vegan cravings. All of them – a little bit strange. A short bit of background – I’ve been vegetarian …
4 Escapist Books to Lift Your Spirits
May 19, 2020
With the current state of the world; the unrest and anxiety… there’s a certain type of fiction that really hits the spot. I find it hard to focus on a book when I have a lot on my mind, but these books have achieved the impossible – they pulled me into a world that is …
In Defence of Mind Maps
May 5, 2020
Ahh, the dreaded Summer Term. Exam season is upon us and, along with the omnipresent lack of motivation due to that-which-shall-not-be-named, we’re all looking for ways to spice up our revision. Chances are that you’ve already got your favourite revision strategies that are tried and tested and work for you. Trust me, so did I. …
Things to do when stuck inside
March 24, 2020
Switching to online learning is leaving us with a lot of free time… and for many people, a lot of boredom. Although online lectures and preparation for assessments are fleshing out my to-do list, this time is also a great opportunity to catch up on all the things you’ve been putting off! So here’s my …
Best Green Spots around University Park Campus
March 10, 2020
Spring has finally arrived in Nottingham. The weather is sunny (at times) and (relatively) warm… it’s a shame to stay inside. So, although I’m currently buried under a mountain of assignments, I try to take advantage of the lovely weather whenever possible. If you’re like me, and your work is keeping you away from a …
Writing Diversely with Lauren James
February 25, 2020
Happy LGBT history month! This week, I had the pleasure of attending a ‘Writing Diversely’ workshop led by a University of Nottingham alumnus and author Lauren James. As a young bisexual woman, I have struggled to find well-written characters which represent me in fiction throughout my entire life. So, although I don’t consider myself much …
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