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…
Category: Toby’s Blog Posts
Making my firm and insurance choices (Toby)
Congratulations. You have reached a point in your educational career in which you have to make your firm and insurance university choices. I assume you have been accepted into the five you could apply for. It’s okay if not, that will just make this decision easier. There are a multitude of factors to consider when…
What to expect in your final year (Toby)
You have made it through two years of university and you are still somehow chugging along. You do not understand how you have made it. I honestly do not have any idea how I’ve made it this far. I re-sat first year and didn’t submit everything in second year. Yet here I am with just…
My experience commuting to university (Toby)
Commuting doesn’t exactly have the best reputation. Especially up North. We’re looking at you Northern rail. They have, however, just been nationalised, so hooray for that! Even though, I’m just a little bit bitter because Northern acquired the service in 2016, when I started university and will now be renationalised one month before I finish…
New year’s resolutions and me (Toby)
So, new year, new decade, new me. I never usually do new year’s resolutions for numerous reasons, one being I don’t feel like I need to change anything, arrogant I know. Another reason being I feel like I’d fail before I’ve even tried, which takes a nice 180 from arrogance to helplessness. But this year,…
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…
What to do for your dissertation (Toby)
Ah, third year. Isn’t it fun? If you keep up to date with my blogs, which personally, I think you should. You would know that I was planning on studying abroad for a year but left after three weeks. So, I came back to Man Met with not a single clue as to what I…
Why I left my study abroad (Toby)
RIGHT KIDS, LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS! I left America. And here’s why. All in all, there was nothing wrong with America. I was actually enjoying myself! My roommates were kind, generous and even supportive after I decided to leave. I loved all the new food I got to try, and I was looking forward…
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…
Packing for my year abroad (Toby)
I’m going to start this blog by saying I have NO IDEA what is going on. I am lost, scared and confused. Honestly, if you have come to this blog looking for advice, help or guidance then RUN. This blog is not here to help but rather a physical version of what my mind is…
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