Lifestyle
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Less is More: The Beauty of Minimalism
We live in a consumerist society, and that is no news to anybody. But do we really need what we think we do? Will the fifth pair of sneakers make you happier? Will the newest smartphone bring you the joy you are seeking for? It might do. But only for a short period of time. And then…
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Fat Freshers Syndrome
Did you know that the average student puts on a stone during their first year at university? Living away from your parents can hold ballooning pitfalls that only seem to be brought to light once the damage is done- usually on return home for the Christmas break when your ever so tactful nan declares ‘blimey…
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The Essential DON’Ts of Your 1st Year
Before starting the first year of university, you are promised the time of your life; the new lifestyle means no parents, no rules and plenty of free time to dedicate to drinking and socialising. However things can quickly spiral into a never ending cycle of cringing, hangovers and regret. Forget the ‘Do’s’ and follow these…
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Lost and Fined
Hands up if you’ve ever received a fine for not returning a book to the university library on time. Another show of hands if you have missed a lecture and not reported your absence. How about this: have you ever swiped into a class and then just left the room before the lecture started? Or…
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Moving to University – Making Halls Homely
For most of you, moving into student halls will probably mark your first new bedroom away from the family home. For me, a token timid southerner dropped in this foreign land where people say ‘Baff’ instead of Bath, Breadcake instead of Bread Roll and seem to have ‘dinner’ at lunchtime, it was a little intimidating…
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Give It A Go – Yoga!
The Sanskrit word ‘yoga’ is translated as a union between body, mind and spirit. I have never tried any form of yoga before, but had heard it was extremely rejuvenating, beneficial and cleansing for the soul, so when my friend suggested coming along to a beginner’s class that she was teaching it tempted me to…
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Don’t have sex…because you will get chlamydia…and die
Although the title was written with comedic value in mind, there is a cause for concern when it comes to sexual health at University. You’re away from mum and dad possibly for the first time, and you’re ready to lose your dignity to the first person who asks for it. But a recent study by…
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5 Ways to stay fit at University
Staying fit at university is a challenge. With a plethora of activities going on all at the same time such as napping, drinking, studying, socialising and more drinking it’s sometimes hard to fit in very important things such as sleep and exercise. However finding time to stay fit doesn’t have to be a huge chore…
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Homesick? You’re not the only one.
BY SOPHIE MITCHELL Moving away from home is something that many students will experience when they start University. For some the change will be an easy transition, allowing them to thrive on the freedom and independence that living alone offers. For others, it can feel like a struggle. If you’re in the latter group then don’t…
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Well Travelled
Our Guide to summer travel By Kate Pearson & Emma Foster Besides LSD, travelling is probably the most mind expanding experience you can have. Although the thought of leaving the home comforts of Britain may seem scary, by embracing different cultures with an open mind, you will change and grow as a person. In the…