5 Top tips for acing your Personal Statement
It’s UCAS season, everyone! That means you might be applying to university and – if you are – you will definitely be needing a personal statement. Yep, the big wall of writing with lots of […]
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Stoke-on-Trent cost of living: The facts
It’s fairly common knowledge that Stoke-on-Trent is a pretty cheap place to live. But just how cheap? How much money am I actually saving by living here? Well, here’s your answer! I’ve put together a […]
Getting help with health costs!
People don’t realise how expensive health costs can be – especially when you’re on a low student loan and you’ve already blown half of this week’s allowance on that Chinese takeaway with your flatmates. You’ve […]
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 […]
What to pack for student accommodation!
Last summer, I spent days slaving over a list to make sure I had absolutely everything I need for my move to university halls. And come September… yep; I still forgot stuff. Naturally, there’s gonna […]
What Are Student Bank Accounts Offering YOU This Year?
It’s getting to that time of the summer when you’ve got your place (congrats!), you’re starting your packing, you’ve applied for student finance, and- ahh! Where’s all that money gonna go when it comes in?! […]
How To Find a Job for the Summer
Let’s face it, uni life can be expensive. Food, cleaning products, and little treats like nights out or takeaways – it all adds up. And it’s true that with a lot of courses, it can be […]
How the General Election Results Affect You
So, that’s it. The snap election called by Theresa May on the 18th of April is done. The votes are in and counted and the winner is… Well, no one. Yeah, it’s all been a […]
How Volunteering Can Help YOU Get Ahead!
So, you’ve always done your best in your exams, but you can’t help but feel there’s gotta be a way to sell yourself on top of that, right? A way to benefit other people whilst […]
Make Friends Before Meeting ‘Em – The New Students Facebook Group
Starting university is scary. That’s a fact. It’s a huge thing to do that brings on a lot of changes; and big changes, at that! And, let’s face it, one of the scariest parts has […]