Caitlin Spencer – African Bushveld Conservation in Southern Africa Jetting off to a foreign country can be quite daunting. This was how Caitlin Spencer felt when she first signed up to take part in Projects Abroad’s African Bushveld Conservation Project in Southern Africa. She soon realised, though, that it was the best decision she ever… Continue reading Conservation volunteering
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A letter to my fresher self…
The countdown is on – in just a matter of weeks, thousands of Scots will be leaving their memories of sixth year behind them as they stride onwards and upwards university and life as a fresher. So what do you need to know before you head onto the next stage in your life? Recent graduate Kirsty… Continue reading A letter to my fresher self…
Surviving your first big holiday
The summer holidays are here! If you’re booked up to jet off for a beach break of banana boats, bar crawls and beach volleyball with your mates, don’t leave your sensible head at the departure gate – student writer Eilidh Stewart offers some top tips to ensure a safe, happy, memorable holiday for all. Summer’s all about one thing – holidays. Thanks to… Continue reading Surviving your first big holiday
The other side of a year abroad
Exploring new cities, chilling on the beach on days off, meeting up with foreign friends on nights out… It’s the year abroad dream: that vision we see whenever someone mentions ‘study abroad’, ‘language assistant’ or ‘exchange.’ But what’s it really like? Well, for some it isn’t all sun, sea and socialising. Source writer Laura Brown,… Continue reading The other side of a year abroad
5 ways to… end school in style
As you’re preparing to hang up your school ties and embrace the summer holidays, these last few weeks are like gold dust after the stress of exams. The pressure’s off and you’re currently ruling the canteen queues at the top of the pecking order. Here are some ideas to end your year the right way and recreate that… Continue reading 5 ways to… end school in style
REVIEW: Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Glasgow Green
Radio 1’s annual Big Weekend event can only mean one thing – festival season has officially begun! And Source was there to experience the magic… Over the weekend Glasgow played host to Radio 1’s annual flagship festival, offering over 60,000 Glasgow residents the chance to see world class performers from Coldplay to Katy Perry for… Continue reading REVIEW: Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Glasgow Green
Tat’s life…
“People who say you don’t get pain are lying. It was the worst pain of my life but I regret nothing.” Struan MacRae is a tattoo lover. He has four tattoos: a compass on his chest, a family crest on his shoulder, a koi fish covering his entire back, and his latest addition –… Continue reading Tat’s life…
INTERVIEW: EofE
They’ve been together for a year, with new boy Nicky only taking position behind the drums in February, but this April the EofE lads are embarking on an adventure they still can’t quite believe – supporting McBusted on their epic UK arena tour. EofE are vocalist Tom Harris (17), guitarist Dan Bremner (19), Luke Bradley… Continue reading INTERVIEW: EofE
Study survival
It’s a word that strikes fear in the hearts of students and school pupils across the land – exams. But with the right prep, you could be on your way to study success. Seasoned student Laura Donaldson offers some top tips to aid your revision this season… Preparation Preparation is one of the key factors in your studying, even if you don’t… Continue reading Study survival