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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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Oct 16, 2025

Getting Around Nottingham: Transport Tips for Students

Whether you’re fresh on campus or finally venturing beyond the study–library–sleep loop, Nottingham is a city that rewards a bit of transport know-how.  From quick tram runs to leafy cycle paths and plenty of budget-friendly options, you can criss-cross town without rinsing your loan. Here’s a friendly, practical guide to getting around with confidence. Buses: […]

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Oct 15, 2025

The Ultimate Student Budgeting Guide

Starting university is exciting, but the part nobody advertises is how quickly money can vanish once the term gets going.  There’s rent to cover, food to buy, travel to sort and the all-important social life to fund. The good news is that you don’t need to become an accountant to cope. With a simple plan, […]

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Oct 14, 2025

Diwali – How Students Can Prepare and Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated events in South Asia and among diaspora communities around the world.  For many students, it’s a moment to connect with home, share culture with friends, and brighten the darker evenings with warmth, colour and community.  Whether you grew up celebrating Diwali […]

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Oct 9, 2025

Getting Around Manchester: Transport Tips for Students

Manchester is one of the UK’s most vibrant student cities, buzzing with culture, nightlife, and opportunities.  But if you’re new to the city – or even if you’ve been here for a while – you’ll know that navigating your way around can be a bit overwhelming. With its sprawling suburbs, busy student hotspots, and an […]

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Oct 8, 2025

Flatmate Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Living Together

Moving into a shared house or flat can be one of the most exciting – and occasionally challenging – experiences of student life or early adulthood.  Whether you’re living with old friends, new acquaintances, or complete strangers, sharing a home brings out the best and sometimes the worst in people. From disagreements about dishes left […]

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Oct 7, 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Everything You Need to Know

Every October, you’ll notice a wave of pink ribbons appearing on social media, shopfronts, and even on sports kits.  That’s because October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common cancers worldwide. But what’s it all about, why is it important, and how can […]

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Oct 2, 2025

Getting Around Lincoln: Transport Tips for Students

Moving to Lincoln for your studies is exciting – the city’s mix of history, student life, and charm make it a brilliant place to live. But once you’ve settled into your new home, one of the first things you’ll need to figure out is how to get around.  Luckily, Lincoln isn’t huge, but having a […]

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Oct 1, 2025

September at loc8me: New city, new systems, and bold steps forward 🍊

Hey everyone 👋 welcome back to the loc8me newsletter. This month we’ve got plenty to shout about: a brand-new city joining the map, big moves for landlords, a growing contractor list, and some bold steps in marketing! HubSpot has landed 🚀 Big shoutout to our team for getting us rolling with HubSpot. It’s not just […]

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Oct 1, 2025

Student Myths vs Reality: What Living in Student Housing is Really Like

Moving into student housing is one of those milestones that feels both exciting and slightly terrifying.  For many, it’s the first time living away from family, and with that comes a whole lot of expectations – some fuelled by TV shows, others by older siblings or friends who’ve gone before you. But how much of […]

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