Debates over the cost of tuition in England are ongoing and while we are fortunate to receive free tuition, it’s hard not to wonder what will make you the most money.
If you’re leaving school or college in the not too distant future, you may be thinking about what to do next.
As Freshers Week comes to a close, the excitement of starting uni, maybe even moving to a new city, is starting to wear off. But just because classes start next week, it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Here are a few student loan-friendly ways to spend your free time in Glasgow, if you’re […]
Glasgow’s freshers were welcomed to the city with a two-day festival in George Square, despite the arrival of Storm Ali.
Can’t get enough of the latest student friendly recipes? Good job the Body Coach is hitting us with another tasty meal!
Put the pot noodle down! You can make healthy, hearty meals for you and your new mates with the help of Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach.
At Source HQ we’ve been cooking our way through the new MOB Kitchen: Feed 4 or More for Under £10 book. Here’s our fav recipe so far 😍
If you’re about to leave home for college or uni that means cooking your own meals, but fear not: Mob Kitchen is here to give you cooking confidence.
Get student accommodation ready with this amazing competition from Croydex… This year Croydex has a fantastic bundle lined up for one lucky winner! To enter you must be following either their Twitter, Facebook or Instagram account (or all three to enter multiple times!), share their competition post, and details which university or college you’ll be […]
The bags are packed, your family keep pestering you about looking after yourself, you’re ready to party: Freshers’ Week is calling you! How much do you know about staying safe?
It’s the thing that makes the world go around, lets us splurge in Topshop or fills us with dread: money. There’s a lot of emotion tied to that pound coin.
Two courses are being offered by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to alleviate STEM teacher shortages and have a limited number of places for start this September.
Praise to the humble black cab, Glasgow Taxis are providing free taxi fares for students.
With 15 universities and 27 colleges here in Scotland, some might say you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to educational options after leaving school.
If you’re interested in travel and want to get paid for it, you should consider teaching English overseas. It’s a great way to see the world, make money and boost your CV. We talk to TEFL Org UK about what’s on offer. There are paid and voluntary positions available all over the globe; from central and South America […]
Stand up, writer, sketch performer, and one half of comedy double-act Twins – Annie McGrath is a busy woman.
After the success of their dreamy psych-rock debut album Human Ceremony, Sunflower Bean are back with their second record Twentytwo in Blue.
Breathy vocals, slow beats, raw lyrics with simple chord changes… Issues was one of the major anthems of 2017 that struck a chord with its honesty.
There’s a lot of pressure on young people these days to make perfect life decisions. If you don’t have your whole life figured out at the very tender age of 17 years-old, you start to feel a little panicked.
What’s the biggest event happening in March? Nah, we’re not talking St. Patricks Day, it’s International Women’s Day!
Turbowolf is a band hard to pin down. Musically they’ve been called everything from metal to rock to punk to psychedelia and the band’s always changing sound is what has gained them a devoted fanbase.
2018 is officially the Year of Young People in Scotland, and so it should be.
Back in 2015 one of Glasgow’s most iconic clubs played its very last beat.
The weather was out in full force today and yesterday… as were all the Glaswegians.
As part of Glasgow Film Festival 2018, we watched The Breadwinner, a 2017 animated film.
Dream Wife has come at just the right time.
On magazine covers, on stage or simply walking into a room: Frank Carter steals the show.
Sailor Jerry is known and loved by many across the world. From the rum drinkers to the tattoo fans, and everyone in the middle, Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins has brought art, music and some serious style to the masses.
He played a sold-out gig at the iconic King Tut’s before he’d even released a single, performed in front of a massive crowd at last year’s TRNSMT, and he spent an epic month-long writing and recording trip in the States
Originally from Los Angeles, The Americans are an old school rock n’ roll band with a distinctly contemporary feel.
In under a year Chicago based singer songwriter, Aleem has made big waves in the music industry. Not only has he toured with some of the biggest names in pop – Little Mix anyone?
The state of the hospitality and service industry is at an all time low. Young people are being shafted – through low pay, precarious hours, and even harassment and danger to one’s health.
Now that the second semester of university has begun and another wave of essay writing and exam preparation is upon us, the time has come to start thinking about living arrangements for next year.
Don Broco are back with a bang.
I bet you look good on the TRNSMT stage.
As the dark, cold winter days seem to drag on forever it’s normal to start dreaming about summer. Hopefully the sun (possibly) will make an appearance as beer gardens open up and that means only one thing. Festival season is about to start – enter TRNSMT. Glasgow’s answer to Glastonbury, TRNSMT was a roaring success […]
Today people across Scotland will be stuffing their faces with haggis and probably indulging in a dram or two – it’s only right on Robert Burns Day.
Glasgow is pulling all the big names in for gigs this year. We recently revealed that pop royalty Britney Spears is heading to Glasgow, and now LDN gal, Lily Allen, has announced some intimate shows.
There are plenty of alcohol-free gins that you can try out to keep Dry January going.
We chat with singer/songwriter and former Kaiser Chief, Nick Hodgson about why songwriting is more magical then touring, why he likes to write in his PJs, and why he’s keen to collaborate with Harry Styles.
Britney Spears is performing in Glasgow this August! This is exactly the kind of news we need to brighten up a dark and miserable January.
Half-way through January and that vegan diet went out the window for most of us and dry January was a well-meaning idea.
Would you willingly throw some cash directly into the bin? I’d imagine not, but that’s basically what you’re doing when it comes to food waste.
Ben Thatcher (left) and Mike Kerr Partying with purple painted toenails and dreams of driving a Rolls Royce – there’s more to Royal Blood than electrifying rock songs.
Whether you’re transporting yourself to a brand new city or staying put in your home town, freshers’ week is a really exciting time. You’re finding your feet, meeting new people, exploring an exciting new life – there’s nothing quite like it! But you might come up against a few challenges during your first year as […]
Moving away from home for college or uni means you’ll be learning a lot of more than introduction to psychologic and molecular biology. There’s a lot of ‘life skills’ you’ll have to master too. Sorting your washing, contemplating ironing (then realising it’s easier to just hang things up carefully), making your own doctors appointments, remembering to lock […]
So you’ve met your conditions, your place in halls is secured and you already feel like you’re swamped with reading lists. But before classes start, you have to navigate the infamous Freshers’ week. To make it a little less daunting, we’ve compiled some helpful advice that we wish we’d known as fresh-faced 17-year-olds stepping foot […]
Dear Saskia, First of all, congrats on getting into university. I know this is something you’ve wanted for a long time, so you must be very proud of yourself. I am writing to you because going to university can be tough, and unfortunately, I know it will be tough for you, so I hope this […]
Almero Student Mansions know a thing or two about student life – here’s their guide to get you through first year at university Getting ready for your first year at university is very exciting but there is also some work to do to get everything in place. Once you have been accepted for your course, preparing […]
Luxury student accommodation providers Collegiate offer some tips on finding the right place to stay at university Once you have decided where you are going to attend university, the next biggest decision will be choosing where to live. There are two main categories of accommodation to choose from – halls of residence and private. In this […]
If you’re heading off to uni this September, chances are you’re preoccupied thinking about your course, your flat, your flatmates – will you get on with them? – and your new surroundings. You’re not thinking about meningitis. Why would you be? Well, first year university students, especially those who move into halls of residence, are […]
Setting off to university in Glasgow this year? Well, get saving team. The Royal Bank of Scotland student living index discovered that Glasgow is the least affordable city in the UK for students. Expensive It just so happens to also be one of the best student cities out there too. The study revealed that Glasgow […]
Want to head to uni but terrified it’ll leave you bankrupt? Fear not. The clever folk at Marbles.com have gone and figured out where it’s cheapest to study in the UK – and you’d be surprised by the results. Comparing vital student factors like the cost of rent on a weekly basis, the price for […]
That time of the year is swiftly coming around again – which university are you going to choose? Obviously, the course and future career prospects are high up on the list – and so is nightlife, who you’re likely to meet and all the other cool/important stuff. Thankfully, the nice guys over at Globehunters have gone […]
Clubs and societies are an essential part of student life at universities world-wide and reflect the variety of people who attend each one. For university applicants hoping to study in Scotland starting this September, the clubs and societies on offer at each university could affect the final decision they make. There are 15 universities in […]
Today's agenda: stunningly beautiful yard and terribly distracting autumn #glasgowuniversity #november #inlovewithsun A post shared by Ann Malova (@damnit_ann) on Nov 4, 2016 at 6:40am PDT If you’re thinking about applying for higher education, there’s nothing wrong with aiming high. But before you fill out that UCAS application to Oxford or Cambridge, there are some things you […]
Self described ‘fresher skeptic’, Caitlin Fyffe, shares with Source the fear and disappointment that comes with being a grown-up fresher. I’ve just become a fresher at the ripe old age of 21. You may be thinking that’s not very old but apparently it’s old enough to be dubbed a “mature student” by a lecturer. According to Sainsbury’s, […]
The top story on the DM this morning (c’mon, don’t pretend you don’t check it first thing too) announced that Kim Kardashian West had been robbed at gunpoint while staying in her private residence in Paris. The five robbers – who disguised themselves as police – allegedly made off with millions of pounds worth of jewellery. […]
I’ll be honest. I only went to one open day (incidentally the uni I ended up at) but I didn’t do a very good job. I flocked onto the train with the rest of my year, shuffled around Glasgow uni’s campus in my soaking wet ballet flats, picked up a free bag of goodies and […]
Now that your UCAS application is off to the powers that be, your mind might be drifting towards where you’ll be next year. For some, that might mean leaving your family home and heading As if the thought of moving to a new city and starting university or college isn’t scary enough, along with it […]