Living Out
January 21, 2015
Before starting university, I made the decision not to live in student accommodation – I moved out with my boyfriend instead. Admittedly, it’s a bit of an unconventional route, and people tend to add about 10 years onto my age when I tell them! Then, they say things like ‘your flat mates are your friends …
Student Friendly Mince Pie Recipe
December 10, 2014
I apologise for my disappearing act last week! Life has been a little bit crazy these last few weeks. Fortunately, Christmas is almost here and it brings with it festive food! If you get a chance in this hectic final week of term, head to the kitchen and bake some of these mince pies for …
Presentation Skills
November 26, 2014
I don’t like to admit this, but I’m actually a bit shy. I hate public speaking and find it awkward talking about myself (blogging is a bit of a trick, since I can’t actually see people reading it). This afternoon, I have to present myself to a group. No Powerpoint, no big theme to focus …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
November 19, 2014
Sometime in the last fortnight, the start of Christmas arrived. Monty the Penguin graced our tellies and sold out too quick for me to buy and Starbucks and Costa released their Christmas cups. (Costa totally beat Starbucks this year… snowmen are definitely more festive than red lines!) Not one to miss any Christmas fun, I …
Too much chocolate!
November 12, 2014
This time of year is filled with careers events. This especially applies to those lucky engineering students who seem to have a careers fair every week… I’m not bitter, I promise! Since there are so many on offer, it’s tough to decide which ones to attend and it can all be a bit overwhelming. This week, …
Forgetting how to Write (and Other Second Year Problems)
November 5, 2014
My ability to introduce myself is terrible. I get all shy and end up squeaking instead of speaking. Squeak! I’m always the one who says the most boring thing when told to say an interesting fact to introduce myself with. Case in point: a few weeks ago, I was involved in an introductory activity and …
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