It’s ok to not be having the best time of your life at university
September 29, 2019
“I’m having the best year ever” “Fresher’s is going to be unforgettable!” “Fresher’s was a non-stop party” These are all things I heard people say during my first year at university and I absolutely hated myself for not being able to relate. Ever since I was a little girl, I looked forward to the …
10 tips for when things just aren’t so great
September 26, 2019
It’s been a long time since I’ve written something for this blog. I could say I’ve been on holiday lounging around in a tropical paradise (I wish) and snorkelling with turtles (I wish even more). But, in reality it’s been more like camping out in my room and swimming in pretty negative thoughts. Truth be …
How to be environmentally mindful at university
September 16, 2019
While it may not seem like it, there is plenty you – as a university student – can do to be more environmentally conscious. Here are some of the ways in which you can help make our planet a better place; one step at a time. Turn taps and lights off. It’s easy to leave …
Adjusting to the Academic Step Up
September 15, 2019
So with the second week of September having come and gone, university is edging ever nearer, and all the anxieties and fears associated with a new beginning – the environment, the activities, the people – will begin to spring forth, filling your mind with question after question, what if’s and but how’s. Okay so that …
Decorating your space on a budget
September 10, 2019
With not long to go before it’s time to move into dorms or a new student house, it’s about time to think about decorating! It might sound minor and maybe even a little bit tedious but making your space your own will leave you feeling comfortable and less home sick. Here are my top tips, …
5 Things You Should Know about Living Off Campus
September 9, 2019
A quick note from UoN: this blog was written in a time before COVID-19 but we think it’s something that will help you in your student life, We hope that you enjoy the blog but please be aware that social distancing measures may change some of the things you read about here. Living off …
A non-drinker’s guide to Fresher’s week
September 2, 2019
Ask around and anyone will tell you that Fresher’s week is all about the parties and non-stop drinking. It is an inescapable stereotype. But, in reality, your time at university is whatever you want it to be. If you don’t enjoy drinking alcohol or don’t drink for personal reasons, there’s still plenty of ways to …
Expectations vs Reality of Student Life
Whether you’re getting ready to head into your first or final year at Uni, we’ve all heard the same comments from family and friends over summer such as ‘Enjoy your last proper meal before going back on the noodles’ or ‘Why are you tired? Did you too much partying this term?’. However, everyone has different experiences at Uni …
Making Friends at University
August 31, 2019
So we’re almost into September now and with our summer daze all but ending, the countdown to the start of the new academic year has begun! It’s all VERY exciting, but as the prospect of university edges nearer and nearer, the thought of preparing for it can seem daunting since it brings up a whole …
Studying as a distance learner at uni
August 28, 2019
I was working a full-time job when I decided that I really wanted to continue studying, in order to complement my previous education. I had already completed a BSc and MSc in Informatics Engineering and was working in the field of usability and human-computer interaction, trying to make people’s lives easier by improving the user …
Student life on social
