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Autumnal walks in and around Nottingham

Sophie Pointon October 19, 2022 No Comments activityArboretumcolwickhealthy lifestylelifestylenottinghamtravel and lifestylewalksWollaton

As the leaves begin to change colour and the cold weather creeps in, the rich colours of autumn can be seen along walks across Nottingham.…

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People are sharing their biggest icks, and the answers are brilliant

Katie Mortimer October 17, 2022 No Comments ickslifestylenottinghamoceanrelationshipsstudents

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last five years, you will likely be well associated with the term ‘ick’ and probably…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Grocery shop go to’s

Katie Mortimer September 25, 2022 No Comments convenienceeatingfood shoppinglifestylelivingnottinghamnottingham shoppingntsuNTUshoppingtrent

Arriving at university can be one of the most exciting days of your life. The events that take place and your first-day to-do list often…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Freshers’ survival: An interview with the Starving Student

Katie Mortimer September 23, 2022 No Comments cookingfoodFood Reviewinterviewlifestylemealsrecipesstarving studentstudent livingstudent recipes

The idea of having to cook your own meals can be daunting to many, especially if you are unqualified in the kitchen. Coming to University…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Exploring Green Spaces around Nottingham

Katie Mortimer September 22, 2022 No Comments exploringlifestylenottinghamstudent travelTraveltravel guidancetravel local

As a Fresher, you are sure to be preoccupied with going out, getting used to this new city that you now call home, making new…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Bringing your car to university? Here’s what you need to know

Katie Mortimer September 20, 2022 No Comments accommodationcarcost of livingInsurancelicenselifestylepetroltransportTraveluniversityvehicle

As a newly legal driver, you may find yourself in a bit of a dilemma as to whether to bring your car up to university.…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

How to get your caffeine fix in Nottingham

Cara Vallance September 20, 2022 No Comments 200 degreesblendbrunchcoffeecoffee shopsespressofox cafehockley kitchenlifestylentsuPudding Pantrystudent living

Most students can agree that coffee and university go hand in hand, and thankfully Nottingham’s thriving food and drink scene has got all caffeine addicts…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Top tips for budgeting as a student

Ella Greenwood September 18, 2022 No Comments budgetingbudgeting tipsfirst yearfresherslifestyleMoneymoney saving tips

University offers newfound freedom from the regularities of homelife that so many new students are desperate to escape. But alongside the excitement of becoming independent,…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Party Safe – Support on nights out during Welcome Week

Ella Greenwood September 17, 2022 No Comments boogiesafedrinkingfreshershelplifestylentu safe placesafe placesafe taxissecuritysocialisingspikingsupport

There are two sides to student life – the academic and the social. Whilst embracing the chaotic events of freshers’ week that we all know…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

How to stay connected with travel as a student

Katie Mortimer September 16, 2022 No Comments budgettravelHolidaylifestylestudent travelTraveltravel and lifestyletravel tips

If you have just returned from your gap year, or are someone who particularly loves travelling, the idea of being tied down to one city…

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Nottingham city center is filled with thriving independent and small chain restaurant scenes for students to check out. To make the most of this scene,…

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In today’s world, particularly for university students, Halloween has become an outlet for dressing up with friends. Yes, it’s fun planning your costume collabs (I’m…

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