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Feb 17, 2026

Lunar New Year Away From Home: How International Students Can Celebrate

For many international students, Lunar New Year arrives with a strange mix of excitement and homesickness.  Back home, it’s the season of family kitchens running at full capacity, busy trains, community noise, and the comforting chaos of traditions you barely have to think about. Abroad, the same dates can land in the middle of exams, […]

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Sep 3, 2025

The Real Cost of Cheap Rent: Why Paying Less Can Sometimes Cost You More

Finding student accommodation is a bit like shopping on a budget – you want something affordable, but you also want it to last the year without giving you headaches.  At first glance, cheap rent can feel like a win. Who wouldn’t want to pay less each month and have more money left over for food, […]

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Sep 2, 2025

Getting Around Leeds: Transport Tips for Students

Leeds is one of the UK’s most vibrant student cities, packed with buzzing nightlife, quirky independent cafés, and endless cultural spots to explore.  But before you can enjoy all that the city has to offer, you’ll need to figure out the best ways to get around. Whether you’re dashing to a lecture, heading into town […]

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Aug 28, 2025

World Sexual Health Day – Everything Students Need to Know

Every year on 4th September, people across the globe recognise World Sexual Health Day.  It’s a day designed to break the stigma around sexual health, promote healthy relationships, and encourage people of all ages – especially young people and students – to take ownership of their wellbeing.  But what does it actually mean, and why […]

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Aug 27, 2025

What Technological Upgrades to Expect in Student Accommodation: Enhancing the Living Experience

Student life is changing faster than ever before. Gone are the days when student halls meant cramped rooms with dodgy Wi-Fi and a kettle that everyone argued over.  Today’s generation is stepping into a world where technology is not only shaping how we study and socialise, but also how we live day-to-day in our accommodation. […]

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Aug 26, 2025

Getting Around Hull: Transport Tips for Students

Starting university in Hull is exciting. There’s a new city to explore, new friends to meet, and a fair few lecture halls to find your way to.  One of the first challenges students often face is figuring out how to get around without draining their entire student budget on travel. Thankfully, Hull is compact, student-friendly, […]

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Aug 21, 2025

Top Tips for Students: Things to Do on the Summer Bank Holiday

The Summer Bank Holiday is just around the corner – Monday 25th August – and for students, it’s a rare chance to enjoy an extra day of freedom before lectures, deadlines, and timetables take over again.  Whether you’re staying put in your uni town, heading home, or planning something a bit different, this is your […]

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Aug 20, 2025

Top Tips on How to Personalise Your Student Accommodation to Make It a Home

Moving into student accommodation is an exciting step in your university journey, but those plain white walls, basic furniture, and slightly clinical lighting can sometimes make it feel far from cosy.  For many students, it’s a shock to go from the familiarity of their own bedroom at home to a space that feels temporary and […]

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Aug 19, 2025

Getting Around Durham: Transport Tips for Students

Whether you’ve just arrived in Durham for your first term or you’re returning for another year, one thing’s for sure – getting from A to B efficiently (and cheaply) is key to student life.  Durham might be smaller than some university cities, but its cobbled streets, rolling hills, and winding river paths can make getting […]

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Aug 14, 2025

Top Tips on Easy Ways to Organise Your Utility Bills

Moving out for the first time is exciting – your own space, your own rules… and, of course, your own bills.  For many students, especially first-years living independently, utility bills can feel like a confusing mix of numbers, due dates, and different suppliers. Even for older students, keeping on top of everything without missing a […]

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