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Dec 2, 2025

How to Celebrate Christmas on a Budget: Top Tips for Students

Christmas at university can feel like a tug of war between wanting to enjoy the season and staring anxiously at your bank balance.  Rising rents, course costs and travel home all add up – and December can be the month where everything feels tightest.  But a memorable Christmas doesn’t need a luxury budget. With a […]

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Jun 5, 2025

Student Friendly Guide to University Open Days: How to Make the Most of Your Visit

Choosing a university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a student – and open days are your best chance to experience what life could be like on campus.  They’re more than just tours and free tote bags. Open days give you the opportunity to connect with the vibe of a university, explore […]

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Jun 4, 2025

The Best Hotspots for Students in the City of Leicester

When you first arrive in Leicester as a student, it can feel like a whole new world. A buzzing city centre, late-night adventures, indie coffee shops and club nights you’ll only half remember.  But fear not – whether you’re a fresher or returning for round two, Leicester has no shortage of exciting places to explore, […]

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Jun 3, 2025

Pride Month: How Can Students Support and Get Involved?

Each June, the United Kingdom bursts into colour as rainbow flags fly high and streets fill with parades, performances, and community events.  But Pride Month is about far more than celebration – it’s a powerful time to honour LGBTQ+ history, raise awareness of ongoing challenges, and promote inclusivity and acceptance.  For students, this is an […]

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May 29, 2025

Local Student Living: What You Can Get for Your Money in Birmingham vs. Bristol

Choosing where to study is about more than just course rankings or university names.  For students preparing to dive into university life, the lifestyle, cost of living, and overall experience in the city they’ll call home for the next few years are just as important.  Two of the UK’s most popular university cities, Birmingham and […]

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May 28, 2025

The Best Hotspots for Students in the City of Hull

Whether you’ve just arrived in Hull for university or you’re heading into your final year, finding the best spots to unwind, hang out, and let loose is essential to making the most of your student life.  While lectures and deadlines are part of the package, so too are unforgettable nights out, chilled afternoons with mates, […]

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May 27, 2025

Life After Third Year: Exploring Your Options Beyond University

As the final year of university draws to a close, the sense of freedom is exhilarating – but it can also be overwhelming. You’ve handed in your last assignment, completed your final exams, and thrown your cap in the air. Now what? The end of university marks a new beginning, and the road ahead is […]

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May 22, 2025

What Happens to Student Housing Over the Summer?

As the academic year draws to a close, thousands of students across the United Kingdom begin the annual ritual of packing up and returning home for the summer.  For many first-year and international students, this might be the first time they’ve experienced the mass departure that transforms once-bustling university towns into quieter, slower-paced places. But […]

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May 21, 2025

The Best Hotspots for Students in the City of Durham

If you’ve landed in Durham for your studies, congratulations – you’re in one of the United Kingdom’s most beautiful and historic cities.  With its cobbled streets, iconic cathedral, and riverside views, Durham offers a charming blend of old and new. But when you’re not hitting the books, you’ll want to know where to grab a […]

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May 20, 2025

How to Write an Exceptional Student CV

Writing a CV as a student can feel like a challenge – especially when you don’t yet have years of experience under your belt.  Whether you’re looking for a part-time job to help with the bills, applying for summer internships, or thinking ahead to your first full-time role after graduation, your CV is your first […]

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