Student Life

Top things to do in London as a student

Whether you’re a student who recently arrived in London or you’re looking for something fun and spontaneous to do – London is a vast capital that offers so much to explore! One of the most visited cities on earth, there’s always something to do for everyone in London.  Take a guided tour  You can take […]

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Tips for studying and exam preparation while fasting Ramadan!

Muslims all over the world take part in the religious celebration and spiritual reflection of Ramadan, a period of strict fasting from dawn to sunset. This year, the month falls around the same time as exam season – so you may be revising or studying for exams while fasting. Here are tips to help you […]

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Top things to do in London – after lockdown

Whether you’re planning on enrolling for a short course or joining a summer camp or if you’ve recently moved to the capital and are starting your studies, we’ve compiled a list of attractions, sightseeing and the top things to do in London after lockdown.   1.Explore London’s biggest attraction: the Big Ben The Big Ben […]

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Top supermarkets in the UK for students

Ordering out can get old: not to mention too many takeaways can be unhealthy and expensive on your budget. We’ve put together a list of the most popular supermarkets in the UK where you can do your general shopping, not to mention make out on some great deals on groceries!     Aldi   A […]

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Staying productive during lockdown

With universities resorting to teaching online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many students are having to take online lectures and adapt to learning from home. While this may come with advantages, it also poses some disadvantages for students. Online learning as opposed to face to face learning can sometimes feel like a challenge, so […]

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Student budgeting tips

Budgeting is key to figuring out your expenses and keeping tabs on your money. Knowing how much money you are spending and identifying expenses will help you with your financial stability while increasing your financial literacy skills. Take these things into account when you start:   What is your average student income? And how can […]

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How to pick the right student accommodation

Trying to decide what accommodation to live in? Many students live at university halls, but there are a number of different types of student accommodation to choose from when making your big move. We’ve outlined the different main housing options for students: University Halls Living in halls gives you the opportunity to meet other students […]

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The 5 Top Habits of Successful Students

What makes a student successful? Commitment to their classes, focusing on their studies and rational decision making are some to name a few. Habits are regularly repeated behaviours – which we don’t always pay attention to or recognise and become automatic. In this article we explore the positive habits and behaviour of successful students and […]

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How to handle stress at university

It can be challenging at university at times to complete assignments on time, study for exams and deal with different workloads. In the latest Natwest Student Living Index 2020, it was found that over 41% of students rate studying at university as being very stressful. While sometimes a little stress can be good for you, […]

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The Best Student Cities in the UK: Top Ten

Culture, lifestyle, education and affordability are some of the main factors that shape a student’s experience. QS World University Rankings rank universities annually and have also ranked over 120 cities in their latest publication QS Best Student Cities 2019. Results were compiled through student survey feedback using a diverse range of indicators that included university […]

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