Category: Features

Throwback Thursday – Going solo

The great Robbie Vs. Gary debate. Who will go solo first, Harry Styles or one of the other ones? Which Spice Girl would have solo success? Boy bands and girl bands are great and all that, but it’s always that niggling thought – which one is going to succeed when the bright lights fade away?… Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Going solo

How to make the most of Freshers’ week

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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… Continue reading How to make the most of Freshers’ week

Blooming in business – Mud Urban Flowers 🌻

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Launched in March of this year, Mud Urban Flowers have certainly blossomed into one of the chicest florist brands in Glasgow. With big future plans in motion we spoke to owner Chloe Milligan to find out what it takes to become a florist and run a successful business at only 24 years old. What sparked… Continue reading Blooming in business – Mud Urban Flowers 🌻

The return of Taylor Swift

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYJLD0MnU89/?taken-by=taylorswift One massive world tour, a nasty public break-up, a sexual assault case (where she came across as a total boss – and got justice) and total disappearance from social media later, and Taylor Swift is back. In the middle of the night, Swifty released the first track from her new album Reputation – Look… Continue reading The return of Taylor Swift

Throwback Thursday – Old skool dance and trance

Getting ready to dance the night away at freshers’ or looking for some tunes to get you motivated to return to school, sorry we mean skool, we’re here to help. 🙌😎 We’ve all experienced the old-fashioned school disco full of awkward teenagers and cheesy dance music where boys never talk to the girls – hey,… Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Old skool dance and trance

10 jobs that don’t need a degree (and how much you can earn!)

Coming to the end of your school career and starting to consider your options for the future can be daunting, especially if you have no idea what you want to do. Often young people are pressured into higher education if they are unsure of their futures as it gives them more time to make up… Continue reading 10 jobs that don’t need a degree (and how much you can earn!)

Important Factors to Consider Before your First Year at University

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… Continue reading Important Factors to Consider Before your First Year at University

A Guide to Renting Private Accommodation for New Students

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… Continue reading A Guide to Renting Private Accommodation for New Students