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Best Autumn activities to do with your flatmates
Autumn is one of the most underrated seasons for student life. Normally, a very ‘filler’ season between summer ending and Christmas time. It's that perfect…
5 min read·4 December 2025
Benefits of living in a shared house
When it comes to student accommodation, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to live alone or share with others. While private studios can sound…
4 min read·3 December 2025
When to start looking for your second-year house
Figuring out when to start house-hunting for the second year can feel like one of those “everyone else seems to know what they’re doing except me” moments…
4 min read·3 December 2025
Student cities with the best Christmas Markets
I don’t think any place in the world can compare to the way Christmas is celebrated in the UK. This is something truly worth experiencing - every city lights up…
3 min read·2 December 2025
8 of the best questions to ask at a house viewing
House viewings can be awkward. You walk around with a polite smile, nodding at rooms you’ll probably end up sharing with three strangers, pretending you know…
6 min read·1 December 2025
How to celebrate Friendsgiving at uni
I didn’t grow up celebrating Thanksgiving, but somewhere between long lectures, shared kitchens, and late-night group chats, it became one of my favourite parts…
5 min read·25 November 2025
Cheltenham: The student experience
My favourite thing about being a student in Cheltenham was the fact it wasn’t too big or too small. In cities, students often feel a little lost or lonely when…
9 min read·25 November 2025
Similarities and differences in the Scottish uni application process
Navigating university applications as a Scottish student can feel daunting and confusing. It can be difficult to understand the differences for Scottish…
6 min read·24 November 2025
Are mid-term assessments important and do they count towards my grade?
Nothing describes dread quite like that feeling that you’ve only just started uni and suddenly you have loads of mid-term assessments around the corner. If you…
6 min read·19 November 2025
Best ways to celebrate graduating
After years of essays and exams — you’ve finally done it! Graduation is a huge milestone, and it deserves to be celebrated properly. Whether you want to keep…
4 min read·18 November 2025
How to split bills with housemates without drama
Have you ever just moved in with new housemates and suddenly asking for a £10 cleaning share becomes extremely awkward? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! No…
3 min read·17 November 2025
Thinking of heading to university in Scotland? Here’s what you need to know
Whether you’re from Scotland or elsewhere, studying across the border can be an exciting adventure! However, there are some differences between the Scottish and…
5 min read·14 November 2025
Grants available to you as a Welsh student
As a Welsh student, the supporting finance route for your university journey is slightly different to that of other students in the UK. Regardless of where you…
3 min read·13 November 2025
8 essentials you need in your uni kitchen
Moving into university accommodation and cooking for yourself for the first time? Whether you're in student halls or a shared house, a well-equipped kitchen…
4 min read·12 November 2025
Why should students learn basic household tasks before moving to uni?
During your time at university, you will discover that many students can’t do even the simplest of household tasks like cooking, cleaning, washing or ironing…
5 min read·10 November 2025
How to battle the student loneliness epidemic
UK universities are showing what Aldermore Bank considers to be a “loneliness epidemic,” with 33% of students admitting to feeling lonely. Of that number…
5 min read·9 November 2025
Experiencing the UK's Bonfire Night as an international student
When I first moved to the UK, I started hearing people talk about something called Bonfire Night. At first, I didn’t really understand what it was about, a…
4 min read·31 October 2025
Best matching Halloween outfits to try with your flatmates!
With Halloween right around the corner, many of you are likely scrambling around to find some last-minute matching costume ideas. Here are some fun outfits to…
3 min read·28 October 2025