4 reasons why I am thankful to Staffs!
It feels like yesterday that I moved to Stafford and embarked on the journey to become a midwife. I was nervous yet excited and didn’t know what university would bring. Little did 18 year-old me […]
Year: 2017
Zach’ Guide to Welcome Week 2017
Welcome week, Freshers week or party week, whatever you call it! It’s that first week of University where you’re not quite sure where to go, what to do or where you are really supposed to […]
How to live at university on a budget
Once you arrive at university and the student loan lands in your bank account there will be temptation to go on a spending spree. However, that money needs to last you throughout the semester, so […]
The Big Union Getaway 2017
This month has been quite unique for the Student Union at Staffordshire University as they held their very first Big Union Getaway! The Big Union Getaway is a FREE two-night residential course at the beautiful […]
The Reasons I Chose Staffs
Hello, Now, I often get asked by my family and friends (that aren’t attending Staffs) why I chose to study at Staffordshire University. What I always found intriguing about that question is that there was […]
How to prepare for uni on a budget
You have got your place for uni and you know what you want to take however, that list is going to get expensive and, no matter how much we hope it is true, money just […]
5 Icebreakers For Your New Flatmates
So you’re all moved into your new flat, you’ve kicked your parents out, everything’s quiet and there’s just on challenge left – the flatmates. It’s daunting; being thrown into a new situation with 3-12 new […]
Summer Volunteering? Get into it! ☀️
Since returning back home for the Summer, I have been making a point of spending time doing things that will help me grow as an individual, and that will benefit my future career, as well […]
Why should I be politically aware and active?
I know I know. Politics? Haven’t we had enough already?! via GIPHY You make a fair point there. Over recent years, it feels like we’ve been hit with round after round of referendums and elections, […]
Mechanical Engineering…what and why?
I study engineering, more specifically mechanical engineering, to which I get commonly get responses such as “oh you’re smart then” or “that sounds complicated” with a slight variation, but overall people seem to have some […]