When lockdown began, I felt relieved about not needing to go back to Manchester and just staying at home. However, I can tell you that after two months back home, I am missing Manchester like crazy! I never thought I would be saying that, but I have to admit that I miss Manchester and making…
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Keeping up your mental health during the holiday season (Toby)
The holidays can take a toll on your mental health, especially as a student. The expectation of gifts when you have exactly -£1498.78 in your bank account. The increase in loneliness the holidays bring, especially when you’re away from your family. It’s like being little Rudolph. All of these feelings are then pushed away because…
Getting a part-time job in Manchester (Georgie)
Getting a part-time job not only gives you that extra money to cover expenses or treat yourself with but is also great experience to put on your CV. Living in Manchester, there are many opportunities for part-time work. With two large shopping centres and plenty of bars and restaurants all over the city, it is…
My first month abroad (Toby)
I’ve actually only been abroad for two weeks so far so let’s rename this My First Two Weeks Abroad. I didn’t want to make it the true title because it’s not as catchy. So, let’s begin. Travelling is a NIGHTMARE! The first half actually went quite smoothly. I had to catch three flights. THREE! The…
My 5 tips for your first term at university (Latifa)
I know starting university can be a very stressful time especially if you had to go through clearing and find last minute accommodation, here are five tips I wish I had known before starting my course. Don’t buy books if you don’t have to. I’m an English student so there was a lot of reading…
Returning home from my year abroad (Hannah)
Welcome back! In this post, I will be highlighting the main challenges of adjusting back to the UK as well as getting all nostalgic about finishing my year abroad in Spain. Summer and last moments in Murcia This summer was incredibly significant for me as I went to Peru for six weeks to visit family…
Living independently. My top tips (Georgie)
Moving out and living independently is an exciting but scary venture. I’ve had a think about some things for you to consider before the move to hopefully help you out, so here are my top tips for living on your own. Make it feel like home Moving to a new place is the perfect excuse…
What not to pack for university (Izzy)
Packing for university is hard. I had no idea what I would and wouldn’t need when I moved out, and although I’d read so many articles about what to take, I was still clueless. I didn’t bring too many unnecessary things to uni but a lot of my friends did, so here’s my list of…
My favourite things about the first week of term (Georgie)
New room My favourite thing about the first week of term, which applies to not only first year but every first term, is the new room. I love the whole unpacking process and finding everything a place in my room – not that it ever stays that way for long. Make sure you bring a…
What arriving at university is really like: my first year experience (Izzy)
Having just finished my second year at Manchester Met, it seems crazy to think about who I was before uni and how much my life has changed since then. I moved into my uni halls on the 16th September 2017 and I was so apprehensive. Uni was a huge step into adulthood and I didn’t…
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