There’re not enough hours in the day that’s for sure (and frustrating!). But it’s still important to tie in some exercise in your daily routine no matter how small or intense! No doubt your uni work is top priority, but I’ve always found myself more motivated and positive after some star jumps! To some extent,…
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How I made my final decisions about choosing a university (Michaela)
Applying to university, are ya? I’ve been there and, trust me, I feel you. I know it can be quite tough but I’m here to help you out a little with your decision. So how did I go about choosing where I wanted to study for my degree? First thing’s first, I had to make…
My guide to keeping up your mental health (Toby)
Keeping up our mental health is a task the majority of us struggle with at some point in our lives. I have significantly struggled with it twice in my life, but have come through it. At the moment dealing with our mental health is a bit more difficult since there’s a deadly virus, lockdown, and…
How I manage my self study time (Shaheen)
Staying up late until 3am in the same pyjamas you woke up in and scrolling aimlessly through social media? Sound familiar? From experience, I can tell you that this is quite an unhealthy existence both physically and mentally. That’s why I have a few handy tips to try and avoid this situation. One goal at…
How university life is different from A Levels (Latifa)
You have applied to university, been offered a place and now you are in university. You may be wondering what the difference between university life and A Levels is, and I am here to help you out! The main difference between university life and A levels is that you are very independent. Reading needs to…
Being a conscious consumer at university (Georgie)
You might well be thinking, “what does it mean to be a conscious consumer?” Well, to me it means looking at the bigger picture behind what you buy. For example, rather than seeing a leather jacket as a cute addition to your outfit, it’s about considering what animal that fabric has come from. Or not…
Applying for a Masters at Manchester Met (Heather)
Trust me, I know first-hand how stressful it can be to apply for postgraduate study. I mean, it’s like life is actually starting to get real! Having gone through the masters application process at Manchester Met and several other universities in the UK, I have some top step-by-step tips for those of you braving the…
Coming to the end of my final year- what am I going to do next? (Hannah)
Four years spent at university and then suddenly *drum roll* you’re in final year and about to graduate! The thought of what I want to do when I go into the real world makes my head spin. My time at Manchester Met has been memorable and has led me to think about what career I…
Student support at Manchester Met (Amber)
During these difficult times you may find yourself needing extra support from the University, whether it’s with your work or something personal you’re going through. Manchester Met has a variety of different services to support students throughout their time here. If there’s anything you need help with right now, then this post might be just…
Lockdown life as a student (Michaela)
Things are very strange at the moment. Suddenly, we’ve all been instructed to not leave our homes and time feels like it’s at a standstill. This new normal has taken some time to sink in (and it still doesn’t QUITE feel real) but everyone is starting to settle in to this new socially-distanced society. Ladies…
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