It’s the common stereotype that students everywhere are living off instant noodles and energy drinks – and, unfortunately, while this applies to a lot of students, it doesn’t need to. It can be a challenge to save money when you’re used to spending freely without thinking, but there are many great way to cut back on your spending without… Continue reading Top 5 money saving tips for students
Category: Features
What’s next for Zayn?
It’s the news that has taken over the whole world in the last 24 hours – Zayn Malik has left One Direction. *insert hysterical crying emoji* Devastated fans are heartbroken about the news of the heartthrob leaving the band after five years of chart-topping hits, world tours and even a box office smash movie; and whether… Continue reading What’s next for Zayn?
REVIEW: Mini Mansions – The Great Pretenders
You’d do well to watch out for Mini Mansions. The LA trio’s much-hyped sophomore album has been released just in time for the hip-band-hijack ahead of festival season. Like loads of great bands – don’t be put off by their naff name. They may sound like the latest thing from Toys R Us but in… Continue reading REVIEW: Mini Mansions – The Great Pretenders
REVIEW: James Bay – Chaos And The Calm
With a popular radio hit single ‘Hold Back The River’, winning the BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice Award and now releasing his first album Chaos And The Calm, it’s clear that 2015 is the year that James Bay dominates the music world and gets the recognition he deserves. James’ passion is clear throughout the album, as he… Continue reading REVIEW: James Bay – Chaos And The Calm
Five ways to boost your happiness
They say money can’t buy happiness. Even though I doubt I’d be devastated if I had my own mansion or brand new car, when it comes down to it, it really is the little things that count. The simplest things can make us want to burst with joy and share our positivity with the world.… Continue reading Five ways to boost your happiness
A State-side summer
There are a million ways to spend the long summer holidays; hanging out with friends, going to festivals, spending time with family, but have you ever considered going to camp? In recent years the number of young people flying off to America for a summer of fun has been soaring and it is easy to… Continue reading A State-side summer
How to get the most out of work experience
Applying for jobs, particularly full time work can be hard; you think you have found a perfect position when you notice that previous experience is essential. Cue everyone asking the question: ‘How am I supposed to get the required experience if I can’t get a job?’ The answer? Work experience. Work experience is an excellent… Continue reading How to get the most out of work experience
CELEB GRAD: Clara Amfo
The Radio 1Xtra host and new presenter of Radio 1’s Official Chart shares her memories of her time at St Mary’s University, Twickenham Why did you choose to study at St Mary’s University? Because it was local! And I really liked the look of the course too – I studied media. It was a great… Continue reading CELEB GRAD: Clara Amfo
YOUR VIEW: Down with the bullies
violence Bullying is something we ALL know about, with constant campaigns being made to raise awareness of bullying in schools, the workplace and slightly more recently, the danger of cyber bullying. Something that tends to be ignore more, yet is becoming a growing problem, is bullying within the entertainment industry. It’s everywhere, yet it’s continually… Continue reading YOUR VIEW: Down with the bullies