How to survive a trip to Shanghai (上海)
March 17, 2016
So all of our friends were busy travelling at weekends, so my friend Bety and I decided that it was about time to make a move too. What better place to start than Shanghai, an enormous economic hub only a few hours away from Ningbo. Well… I say a few hours away, but it depends …
Alternative Nights Out In Notts
March 10, 2016
Ever since I wrote my last blog post about surviving university as an introvert I’ve been innundated with messages about what activities there are available for introverts in Nottingham. Just kidding, I’ve had none. But I did think that maybe poor ol’ introverted fresher me might have benefitted from some ideas for some slighty tamer/ …
5 HUGE differences between Ningbo and the UK
March 3, 2016
Ever since arriving in Ningbo, I feel like I’ve been hit by a whirlwind of things to do from sorting out my modules, to joining societies and generally just trying to figure out my way around the campus. However, I can safely say that after three weeks, I’m finally settling down in Ningbo and becoming …
Interested in blogging about your life as a student?
February 29, 2016
Are you keen to share your experience, boost your CV and earn money by blogging for your University? Get paid £6.70 (plus holiday pay) an hour to write about your life as a student. Blogs will be aimed at fellow UoN students, and will usually focus on life outside the lecture theatre, what Nottingham students …
The Student Dinner Party (is the best kind of dinner party)
February 8, 2016
When living with over-30s, dinner parties are often a melodramatic affair involving stuffing all mess out of sight, pretending to be an accomplished chef and acting generally grown-up and suave. The student dinner party, however, is a completely different ball-game. Embrace the clutter, don the apron without expectation, and enjoy an evening of unashamed eating …
Remember the important things
December 28, 2015
There’s one thing that we’re victim to at this time of year. It’s hiding under the bed, it’s looming above the mirror, and it lurks around every corner: beware the cunning complacency. It’s not surprising really; after a whole hectic term of hard work, especially come the final few days, every student feels spent (in …
3 Ways to Reduce Deadline Stress
December 5, 2015
It’s that time of year again. The evenings are darker, the days are colder, and your sleep cycle is so out of tune that you might as well be in another timezone. Not exactly ideal combined with the crushing weight of winter coursework deadlines. So if you’re feeling the pressure, try out some of the …
My Favourite Coffee Shops in Nottingham ☕️
November 23, 2015
Like most university students I have a wonderful relationship..with coffee. Coffee may just be my one true love that comes in many forms, but my top three has got to be the flat white, espresso macchiato or a latte (usually my go-to when a flat white isn’t available). Lately I have been cafe-hopping quite a lot in …
? 5 reasons why you should embrace the Autumn vibes ?
November 12, 2015
1.) Cosy nights The cold weather associated with autumn provides the perfect excuse to curl up on the sofa and indulge in your favourite warm drink. Although some may opt for the traditional hot chocolate with marshmallows, my autumnal drink of choice is definitely a classic cup of tea. (I’m currently surrounded by copious amounts …
4 top backpacking destinations to beat the exam blues!
May 26, 2015
This you right now? Sick of it? Want to get away? Here’s where you could be once it’s over… 1. Budapest Budapest is defined by its river. The Danube cuts it in half, one side is old, one side is newer, and both sides are pretty. Pest, the newer side, is known for its …
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