Connect-ing with others at university
May 24, 2024
Whenever I heard the saying ‘humans are social creatures’, I used to think ‘Yeah… not me, though.’ But I realised connecting with others is really important to my wellbeing and has allowed me to make positive memories at university. Still, I’ve found it takes conscious effort to connect with others as an adult. You might …
Staying active at university (and making it fun!)
April 9, 2024
According to the NHS, we should aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. I can see why they said ‘per week’ because it definitely sounds better than ‘an average of 21.429 minutes per day’. So how can you be sure you’ve done your 21.429 moderate minutes? Moderate exercise raises your heart rate and …
Sleep is an investment: making my sleep routine
March 7, 2024
Have you ever thought about sleep as an investment? Not in the stock market sense (then the Wall Street Crash might be the story of a sleepy, jetlagged American finally curling up into bed): it’s an investment into your physical, mental, and academic success.It makes sense that investing time into your sleep gives you more …
Decorating your room at university (cheaply!)
September 18, 2023
Decorating your room is one of the best ways to make student accommodation feel like home. As the nights get darker, it’s important that your room is a warm and comfortable place to return to. But any student room will feel rather empty at first, and needs thoughtful work to transform it. The first thing …
Polaroids (Ending an old friendship)
September 12, 2023
It’s quite hard to burn Polaroids. The lighter flame keeps going out and she’s still smiling in the photo. If I wasn’t stood on a bridge, on a windy morning, maybe it would be easier, but I still don’t really think the flame would take. I can’t think of anyone I know who would be …
Catered or self-catered halls? (Interview)
August 4, 2023
When choosing UoN accommodation, catered or self-catered is a key question. But if you’re currently looking at halls, you’ve probably found that there’s no straight answer. A lot of the practicalities are hard to know about before you’ve actually lived in halls. To help you with your decision, two current UoN students, Florence and Toby, …
Things to know before bringing a car to UoN
June 29, 2023
I’ll start by saying this: you probably don’t need to bring your car to university. For most people, it’s expensive and impractical, especially in a city with a brilliant tram network like Nottingham. However, if you need to bring a car, here’s how to manage driving around UoN and Nottingham. The roads will be different. …
Interview: What’s it like studying a language alongside your degree?
May 9, 2023
Studying a degree means you can completely immerse yourself in your subject. But when you’ve decided upon your favourite subject, the one that you are staking your entire future on, it can feel conflicting if you’re also interested in studying a language. The University of Nottingham’s Language Centre gives you the chance to study a …
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