August 2023 by Keira Bennett
Short for “freshman” (which is just another way of saying “first-year student”), Freshers Week at UK universities is a rite of passage for the majority of new first-year students. A week crammed with activities, events, and of course, lots of...
July 2023 by Keira Bennett
After working hard to achieve your A levels, you’ve finally done it. You’ve got into your university of choice! While the lead-up to going to university can be exciting for many students, it can also be daunting to start thinking about this next ...
November 2021 by Keira Bennett
Manchester City Council received 99 complaints against student parties during the first month of the new term As University students made their way to new towns and cities across the UK, freshers week proved to be a nuisance for Manchester resi...
November 2021 by Keira Bennett
Hangovers are the worst, are we right? And especially when a large part of the university is the party culture, you can almost expect you’re going to get one. Some people manage to party hangover-free, but the rest of us are left lying in bed wonde...
October 2021 by Keira Bennett
London is a beautiful place, and if you want to discover new things, it’s the best place to be. Whether it’s for entertainment or food, your options are endless, and it makes taking the trip completely worth it. But where to start? First arriving...
October 2021 by Keira Bennett
Living in the big city. It’s always going to be a daunting one. With London being so huge, you might be worried about how you’re going to get around and where to go for certain things. You don’t need to know everything from the beginning. Often...
October 2021 by Keira Bennett
Like with many things at university, you get lots of options. You don’t always have to do the same thing as everyone else! There are different course types, extras, and accommodation to choose from. One of the most significant decisions you make as...
October 2021 by Keira Bennett
Freshers’ fair can be one of the most important events of freshers’ week, and that’s because it’s full of opportunities. At freshers’ fair, you’ll have anything from big brands to societies and even out of university clubs ready to recrui...
October 2021 by Keira Bennett
There’s a lot of pressure while being a university student, but that can get even worse when you’re a student-athlete. Not only have you got to keep on top of your studies, but you’ve also got to keep on top of your fitness too! Can you manage ...