Choosing somewhere to live whilst at Uni can honestly be one of the hardest decisions. There’s so much student accommodation to choose from so it could be a bit overwhelming. However, with so much choice there’s almost definitely somewhere that will fit what you’re looking for. I’ve even put together a selection just to help…
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10 great places to eat in Manchester (Michaela)
Let me enlighten you hungry, hungry students. Are you tired of greasy takeaways? Don’t worry, let me tell you my favourite places to fill my belly. 1. Chimaek If you love fried chicken, this is the place to be. Situated just not far from the Business School, this cosy little restaurant boasts a menu of various…
Why I chose Manchester Met for Combined Honours English / Spanish (Hannah)
I’m in my final year but I’ve only just got my head around the fact it’s my last year here at Manchester Met! Where has the time gone? Looking back now, I remember why I decided to go for my combined honours here and how it has impacted my personal and career development! Take a…
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…
Manchester Christmas Markets (Michaela)
Ladies and gentlemen, the most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us! Grab your thicc coats and wrap up because Manchester’s Christmas Markets are BACK. I will show you what we bought! Now, you might be wondering exactly why you would voluntarily spend a prolonged amount of time in the bitter cold. Believe…
How to shop for Christmas on a budget in Manchester (Amber)
So it’s officially December and Christmas is on its way. As a student we know budgeting is the way to go for any form of shopping but at this time of year it’s basically a necessity. Maybe your friends and family deserve something special this year, or maybe you’re doing a Secret Santa with your…
Completing my UCAS application. My top tips (Izzy)
Around this time of year, many students will be completing their UCAS applications and apprehensively waiting to hear back from universities across the UK. The UCAS application process appears to be a lengthy and quite complicated exercise, but with a few simple tricks, your UCAS application doesn’t have to be. My first tip would be…
My favourite places in Manchester (Latifa)
Manchester is a really big city, but these are my personal faves and if you have not been or tried any of these places, I would definitely recommend. I love the artwork and taking pictures in Manchester Art Gallery; it’s perfect for people who love to learn about art and history and is easy to…
Choosing a course when you have no idea what you want to study (Izzy)
A levels can be so absorbing that thinking past results day seems an age away. However, it creeps up on you and all of a sudden it reaches the December before your exams and you have to choose what you want to study at university. This is a huge decision, which you may feel totally…
My open day experience (Hannah)
Hello! In this post, I will be sharing some moments from my open day experience. It has suddenly occurred to me that I have been a student for nearly five ENTIRE years (how did that happen?) and I have been getting all nostalgic thinking about the first moments when I began my uni journey ❤️…
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