Get prepared for life on campus with advice from student insiders.
If you can resist all the nice restaurants we have here in the area, then it is always a good idea to try your own cooking. I always find cooking therapeutic, especially after a hard day, and if you are putting off finishing that essay, then a home-cooked meal is always a good excuse… Dinner […]
I always struggled to think of ideas for lunch and it always ended up with me making something boring or snacking instead of having a good meal. The best student lunches are those that are quick where you have the option to pop it in a lunch box if you are going on campus. I always feel I have […]
When I first arrived at university, I would be lying to you if I said I never had a cooking disaster or two in the kitchen. I was lucky that when I lived at home, my parents were big on their cooking and made some beautiful dishes, but they made sure to teach me a […]
As my time at the University of Salford comes to a close, it may be a good time to reflect on what could be said to be the busiest year of my life to date. But being busy can be over-rated, right? Yet, I hope to think I’ve been busy doing the best of things, […]
It’s almost time for me to graduate, and I still can’t believe it is nearly all over! I’m excited to get my degree and it’s almost in my reach, so while I’m preparing for the big day this July I thought I’d share with you the things you can’t miss! Registration This is a pretty obvious […]
I am a true believer that we don’t give ourselves enough time to sit and ponder about life. I think its healthy to sit and simply think, as opposed to rushing into the next thing. I was thinking of how my summer is planned, almost to the hour it seems, and how I’ve had no […]
“All success begins with self-discipline. It starts with you” – Dwayne Johnson. Self discipline has started to become a big part of my life! Before, I was lazy and always tired but not anymore! Allow me to explain… Motivation is garbage. Up until last week I relied on motivation to make my dreams come true. […]
We must stop meeting like this! I hope you’re all having fun and are finding some time to relax in the build-up to these academically challenging times. My latest ‘fad’ is trying things that aren’t necessarily to my taste (or so I thought). I don’t mean like mushrooms and sprouts, I mean actual activities. I’ve done another […]
I’m going to be brutally honest with you, when I first had to adapt to living on a budget, the phrase “Mum, I’m skint” became the new “Mum, I’m hungry”. Since becoming blacklisted and ultimately cut-off by the “Bank of Mum & Dad” following my departure from the family home, it became apparent that I […]
I am a procrastination professional, without a doubt. Revision? You know I must clean my shoes. Essay deadline? I’ll FaceTime my old boss and see how he’s getting on. Bibliography? I think I’ll learn Chinese Mandarin this afternoon. I say this, but for me, I’m actually not that bad at getting going, but I do […]
Today is University Mental Health Day. At some point in life many of us will experience some kind of mental health difficulty, and may look for strategies to help us cope and get through the tough times. For me, music is a massive part of my life and although listening to an upbeat song can’t work […]
Your bedroom desk will be the place you spend (or should spend) most of your time as an undergraduate. I have made the extra effort every year to make my study environment the kind of space I want to be in, and not only does it need to be visually pleasing but practical too. Here […]
During your time at university, you will experience many different types of lecturers. Do any sound familiar? 1) The Funny One Everything they do just seems to make you laugh. Whether they bust out the crowd stopping moves or tell jokes, they will keep you entertained for the years to come. Congratulations you have the […]
Liam Kennedy is a second year BA Television and Radio student and one of the Station Managers at Utter Radio, the University of Salford’s newest student radio station. He spoke to me about Utter, how students can get involved and what the future holds for the up-and-coming station. Hi Liam! What is Utter Radio? How […]
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 […]
To those of us who perhaps aren’t as familiar with our library as we should be, it can often seem like an academic labyrinth, with lots of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Here are 10 interesting facts to prove that this is exactly the case. 1. It’s not just an academic library […]
We all have the same problem. Deciding what we should eat, if we should get dessert, if we eat something healthy or just get something delivered? Well I’m here to help, with a few simple flowcharts that should help you with one of life’s most important questions! What should I Eat Still not happy, well […]
Everyone has their own favourite spots on campus where they like to hang out. Here, I’m going to run through my top five favourite places and tell you just why I like them. Chapman Building It’s not the biggest building on campus, and due to the construction of the New Adelphi, it hasn’t been the easiest […]
Revising for exams can be hard and stressful and no-one wants to do it, but unfortunately it’s likely you will have to sit at least one exam throughout your time in education. So check out my top revision tips, that could help you maximize marks and actually make revision a little fun. Tip 1: Write things down […]
A university degree will broaden your horizons and help you prepare for your future career, but getting your dream job can require you to put some time and effort in outside the classroom. I aim to get involved in as many projects as I can to meet new people, make friends and gain valuable work […]