Tag: Student
Eating on a Budget
I remember in my first year of uni, March was the month I struggled for money the most. The next loan wasn’t due until April and I had ran out of savings! One thing I was shocked about when I came to uni was how […]
What to Pack when Moving into Uni Halls
It’s that time of year when uni students are getting ready and packing to move into halls. I remember buying all my stuff and moving in like it was yesterday. I wish I could do it all again, it was so much fun! I’ve made […]
My return to University College Birmingham
Hi everyone, how are you? As lockdown restrictions start to ease, this saw my return to University College Birmingham after a whole year had gone by! A whole year apart from my friends and a whole year of online lectures. As restrictions ease, this means […]
What I learned from my first year at uni
Coming to university for the first time might be a daunting experience for any new student. I know that because three years ago I was in that same position: the nervousness and lack of sleep due to the uncertainty of the upcoming future, not knowing […]
First Year Advice
Ah, first year Josh… he had heaps of nerves and lots to learn. Going into first year I’m not sure what I was expecting from lectures. I have an attention span as long as… ooh I wonder if I should make Mexican for dinner? And so the idea […]
What are you watching on Prime?
Hey everyone, how are you doing? Today, I wanted to have a chat about Amazon Prime Video – a fun pastime that I’m still enjoying post-lockdown. I know what you’re thinking…didn’t you watch enough TV during the lockdown? Okay, yes, but binge-watching a good TV series or enjoying a film […]
My Top 3 Video Call Apps
Hey everyone. I’m just going to dive right in! This lockdown has been really tough for lots of us for different reasons. For me as a student, it’s been a difficult adjustment with my course moving online part-way through the academic year and being physically disconnected […]
Placement experience (UCB)
Hi everyone! Today I thought I would talk a bit about my placement year as I have recently ended my work placement at Caviar & Chips as part of my Culinary Arts Management degree. The work placement is really an essential part of the degree. I got […]
Daylight Savings
Hey guys! On 29 March we shifted an hour ahead because of daylight savings. Staying up late or waking up early might seem like no big deal for most of us, especially during these times. This was a concept introduced by Benjamin Franklin in late […]
Never forget the bright side
Hey everyone! I hope you and your families are doing well and taking care of each other. Another week has gone by and day by day, we see how much impact and disruption the virus Covid-19 is having all over the world to all our lives […]