Third year advice

Third year is the dreaded year of them all (it’s not all that bad personally) but from one ex-third year to another, I gathered up some advice that I learnt along the way and hope it can benefit all those who will be entering their final year in September. Start planning your dissertation early – break it down Every third year will most likely tell … Continue reading Third year advice

Clever pranks to pull on your flat mates at University

At University you’ll have plenty of spare time on your hands and what else better to do than prank your flat mates? Here’s my top 5 awesome pranks to do. Cutlery in the freezer – Simply get all of your flat mates cutlery and put them in a bowl, either lying down or standing them up and fill with water then put into the freezer … Continue reading Clever pranks to pull on your flat mates at University

How to deal with loneliness at University

It is known 43% of students have had experienced anxiety, loneliness and feelings of not being able to cope whilst being at University. Don’t worry, this is completely normal. Making friends isn’t easy for many people and being in the same friendship group since school and sixth form can often make you forget how to make new ones. Following these tips will be able to … Continue reading How to deal with loneliness at University

Expectations and reality of first year at University

Thinking about what University life is going to be like, you have high expectations of amazing parties and meeting like-minded people just like you. You should probably lower these slightly. Expectation – Make your new best friends in the first few weeks Reality – Unlikely, you’re simply not in university long enough to make good friends in the first few weeks you start and most … Continue reading Expectations and reality of first year at University

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BE A STUDENT – MUST-HAVES & ESSENTIALS

You have been accepted into University! Yippee! Now it’s that exciting time where you can shop for all your University life essentials. Here’s a quick handy list to guide you in the must-haves to living without your parents for the first time. Perhaps, it may help you think of things that you probably didn’t know existed such as a spaghetti measurer, which is genius for … Continue reading EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BE A STUDENT – MUST-HAVES & ESSENTIALS

RECHEAD RECORDS HOSTS THEIR FIRST LIVE GIG

A new independent record label hosts their first exclusive gig in central Birmingham. Alternative bands We Are Saviours, The Arkhamists, The Mumblecores and Leokai from ‘Rechead records’ will be playing live at Subside Bar on Tuesday 12th November at 7:30pm with free entry. Pop rock band, We Are Saviours have played in front of 16,000 people at the LG Arena as a pre-act for Blink … Continue reading RECHEAD RECORDS HOSTS THEIR FIRST LIVE GIG