Category: Features

The mistakes every fresher makes… and how to avoid them

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The start of university is now upon us, which means new freshers straight out of high school or college ready to start their uni career. And with new intake comes the old mistakes many freshers before them have made. That’s why we thought we would help you out by listing some of the common mistakes made in… Continue reading The mistakes every fresher makes… and how to avoid them

The 5 types of flatmates you’ll have in halls

Whether you’re in the process of moving your belongings into your university halls or you’re preparing for the big switch, here’s some characters to look out for in your halls of residence in your fresher year… The one you never see Halfway through fresher’s week, they emerge from the room you all assumed was the cleaner’s… Continue reading The 5 types of flatmates you’ll have in halls

Fresher’s Week: What I wish I’d known

Emma (front, right) with her friends last fresher's week

Two weeks before I moved to Glasgow, my parents went on holiday without me for the first time. I took this as a challenge – a test run before the real thing. I learned how to use the washing machine and even attempted to iron some things, but nothing prepared me for the experience known… Continue reading Fresher’s Week: What I wish I’d known

In defence of staying at home

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My name’s Lindsay, and I moved out of my childhood home two months ago. I’m, er, 28. I was one of those students who apparently ‘didn’t get the full experience’, because I opted to stick around in my teenage bedroom over moving into halls when I went to university. But I wasn’t alone. These days,… Continue reading In defence of staying at home

Club Spotlight : Surfing! Meet people on your wavelength at uni

Starting uni and wondering what club to join for after-lecture fun? We’ve got a few ideas up our sleeves. This week, we shine the spotlight on the surf club… With weather like this, you’ll want to drop everything and jump on the next train to the coast. So why not learn a new sport to… Continue reading Club Spotlight : Surfing! Meet people on your wavelength at uni

Fresher’s To-Do List

Happy college students looking at mobile phone in park

Starting university or college this month? Fresher’s weeks are great opportunities to find out about your new study environment. Here are some pointers on what not to miss… Visit the Union The union will be your social hub. Most unions are a meeting place for groups and societies all over the uni and have loads… Continue reading Fresher’s To-Do List