How to stay connected with school friends at university
You may very well have built up a new group of friends at university but the chances are you’re still missing your friends from home — whether they’re still at…
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We’ve all been there — you get home from a long day of lectures at uni or work, and the last thing on earth you want to do right then…
How to manage stress at university
For most people, their university days are some of the best of their lives — they are times many will look back on in years to come and reminisce about…
Guide to the top Halloween events in Leeds 2018
Autumn is here and with it comes a whole host of fun festivities, including Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas. This year Leeds is going all out for Halloween and so…
How to cope with homesickness at university
If you started university this year, the chances are homesickness has kicked in by now. This is common and nothing to worry about, however it can feel rather unpleasant if…
Five part-time jobs you'll enjoy at university
During your time at university, you really have two options when it comes to finances, assuming you don’t come from an especially affluent background. On one hand, you can rely…
How to get prepared for starting university
After all that hard work at college or sixth form you have secured a place at university — congratulations! Starting your degree is a very exciting time, but with it…
How to work out a food budget as a student
One of the toughest parts of being a student, or indeed, being an independent adult in any capacity is keeping your spending in check. And considering that food shopping is…
How to choose the right housemates in your second year at university
When you first move into shared accommodation as a fresher, it’s very much a roll of the dice as to who you will end up living with and how you’ll…
How to get housemates involved in cleaning
If there’s on subject that causes more arguments than any other when it comes to house shares, it’s cleaning. Whether it’s because someone didn’t do their washing up straight away…
How to have a World Cup party without wrecking your house
For many, the World Cup is one of the most exciting times of the decade. It’s a pure blend of skill and spectacle which can bring people together in support…
Top tips for getting a summer job in Leeds
Summer is always a much-anticipated time for students. It’s a time to finally catch a break between all the pressures of university and, weather permitting, enjoy some of that new-found…
How to keep your student home safe over the summer months
So, you’ve spent the last few months studying hard to ensure you get the best degree possible and improve your future prospects. You may have gone through the stresses of…
Top tips for exam season
There’s no doubting that exam season is a stressful time. Even if you’re as prepared as you can possibly be, the pressure can still seem overwhelming. And while there’s no…
How to get better sleep as a student
Is there anything worse than lying awake in the wee hours of the morning, knowing that in only a few hours, you’ll have to go face a gruelling lecture, seminar…
Why Leeds is great for international students
In all honesty, Leeds is a great city for pretty much everyone whether you’re a student, professional or looking to settle down with a family. It has something to offer…
TV Licences to energy bills - what you need to know
Moving outside of Leeds student accommodation and into your own home can be an exciting time. This is especially true if this is your first time living away from halls…
Why staying in your house for another year at university is a great idea
Moving house can be incredibly stressful, especially when you have a whole new year of university to think about. In fact, moving in general is often listed as one of…
New Year's resolutions to stick to in January
New Year’s resolutions can be tricky things. We’ve all been there: promising ourselves as the clock counts down to midnight that, once the fireworks hit, we’ll start our lives afresh.…
Household tasks to complete before leaving for home this Christmas
Stop right there. We know you’re all excited to go home for the holidays. You’re probably looking around your Leeds student accommodation thinking: “sure, I’ve not done everything but it…
Tips for part-time and seasonal work at university in Leeds
We all know how great that feeling is when your student loan finally hits your bank account. However, the truth is that you’ll usually discover fairly quickly that it doesn’t…
