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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
I’m Samantha, Your Clearing Ambassador!
Hey everyone! My name is Samantha and I am one of your Clearing ambassadors. Starting university and especially having to come through Clearing may seem like a daunting experience but I am here to help […]
What should I pack?
When you are thinking about moving into university halls or private accommodation in first year, it can be stressful deciding what to pack. So, I will share a few of the must haves which I […]
Ways to relax/ destress
Life can be stressful generally, but especially around exam and result time. Knowing how to relax and de-stress even for a short amount of time can really help to keep you focused and healthy. Too […]
Will I make friends?
One of the biggest fears everyone has when they start somewhere new is whether they will make friends. This tends to be magnified when moving home where you don’t know anyone at all, like those […]
Looking back at my second year of university
So, for me second year of university is now over and I thought I would have a little look back. Second year certainly steps up a gear from first year and really gets going fast […]
4 Top Tips to make the most out of University
Having just finished my last ever assessment for my degree, and now waiting for my results and graduation, looking back at my time at Staffs I can safely say that I am happy with how I […]
My experience moving in to accommodation
Moving into to student accommodation for the first time can be a scary but wonderful experience. I moved into on-campus accommodation for my first year. I chose Clarice Cliff accommodation as I wanted to have […]