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John

I'm a 19 year old second year multimedia journalism student with a passion for music, sport and writing. Being from Wigan, I am also a lover of pies.
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How to combat stress during Welcome Week

Starting university can be an incredibly stressful time and can often have you imagining the worst case scenario. “What if I don’t make any friends?”, “What if I don’t enjoy my course?”, “What if I miss home?”. If you’re asking yourself any of these questions, don’t worry! It’s completely normal and the same questions are […]

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10 uni essentials that everyone forgets to bring

There’s nothing more annoying than completing the big move to uni and then realising that you have forgotten to take all those everyday items that everyone takes for granted. To save yourself spending the majority of your student loan on things that you could have easily got your parents to pay for, have a quick […]

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How to be a vegetarian or vegan on a budget

Being a vegetarian or a vegan in today’s society can be very costly to begin with. Throw in the fact that you’re a university student and things get a lot harder. I got together with all of my vegan and vegetarian mates and together we made this list on how to be vegetarian or vegan […]

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10 things that everyone brings to uni (so you don’t have to!)

When you’ve finally moved into your new home for the year, you’ll probably find yourself using most of your new flatmates’ equipment instead of yours anyway. Save yourself the struggle of carrying those unnecessary heavy items by reading this list of what not to take to university. 1. Toastie makers It’s a bit of a […]

A walker’s guide to Salford

You wouldn’t be blamed for not immediately associating the University of Salford with walking or rambling. However, Salford has some picturesque and unique routes that you will find a pleasure to walk. Salford waterside (Erie to Pomona) – 2.6 km This beautiful walk takes you from Erie tram stop to Pomona and lets you take in […]

BLOG: My 2016 in music

From Jeremy Corbyn to Donald Trump; Olympic glory to Euros misery; it’s fair to say that 2016 has been an absolute roller coaster. Sit back and reflect on what a crazy year it has been by listening to my 2016 in music.   1. All You Need is Love//The Beatles As well as being one […]

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How to see your favourite shows for free at MediaCityUK

The gift of being a University of Salford student really never stops giving. Another perk of being at the best university in the world is that you are able to watch some of your favourite shows for free at MediaCityUK. Here’s how… 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown The hilarious twist on the day […]

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10 things I’d do differently before starting university

Starting university and moving away from home is one of the biggest steps a young adult has to make in their lives. As a second year student, I strongly recommend that you take on board these 10 things I’d now do differently before starting university. I wish someone had given me these tips before I started! […]