Getting Caught With Drugs
If you’re caught with drugs in your pockets or in your bag, you can be charged with possession, even if it’s not yours. If you’re under 17, the police can tell your parent or guardian. The punishment...
View ArticleHealthy Eating
Healthy eating is about getting the right amounts of vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates, as well as the right types of fats and sugars. There’s a huge amount of healthy eating advice and...
View ArticleCreating Your First CV
Employers choose who they want to interview from what is contained on your CV. Therefore, it’s really important that it’s easy to understand and shows off your plus points. Spelling mistakes, poor...
View ArticleRevising For Exams
Revision works best when you practise what you’ll be doing in the exam – and that means answering questions. By writing out what you know as exam answers, you’ll be making it easier to remember what...
View Article16 – 25 Railcard
If you’re a regular train traveller, or whether you just make the occasional journey, a 16-25 Railcard may save you money. It’s easy to apply for one, and there are a few extra benefits as well. How...
View ArticleChoosing the best type of accommodation
If you are about to enter the world of Student Accommodation for the first time there are several important decisions to be made; this includes where to live and what type of accommodation to get;...
View Article10 things that every student should know before renting
Your biggest expenditure whilst you are a student is your rent, unless of course you plan on some very heavy drinking, which is not going to get you a first and will only get you in to debt. Know your...
View ArticleStarting the search for your Student Accommodation
The best way to start is with a list of local Landlords and Letting Agents, however there are also many other ways that you can find yourself some accommodation and this article will explain each of...
View ArticleChoosing your housemates
With a bit of luck you will have been living in the University’s halls of residence for a year before you have to make this decision. During that year you will have hopefully developed a network of...
View ArticleGetting a Current Account
If you’ve grown out of putting money in a piggy bank, it’s likely that you’re ready to open a current account. Current accounts are just another name for a simple bank account, and they allow you to...
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