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The Staycation – and how it can help us come to grips with our national identity
This summer I took the extremely difficult and heart-wrenching decision not to escape, run, and abound from the UK as quickly as feasibly possible, instead choosing a ‘staycation’

Finding your party theme and how to host
Learn how to make your house party unforgettable with a bit of preparation and an exciting theme

UnHinged: The pros and cons of online dating at University
What do university students find from dating apps like Hinge, and more importantly, what are they actually searching for?

Year Abroad Diaries #7: Reality hits for the big return home
The big return to Manchester after a year abroad is well and truly underway for many fourth years. Here is a collection of lessons that I learned while away, that I intend to bring into my final year of studies

The joys of being unintentional: Life isn’t always about planning
We’re obsessed with doing everything intentionally, but there’s a comfort to be found in letting life unfold naturally

Cuffing season: The October love affair
As we enter the notorious ‘cuffing season’, we consider what can we learn from the short-lived relationships the season often produces

Studying abroad: What makes university in North America so different from the UK?
Ever wondered what university in North America is really like, and how it compares to our experience in the UK?

Making the most of your university experience: five pieces of advice I’d give my first-year self
Starting university is exciting, but figuring out how to navigate your own journey and make the most of the experience isn’t always straightforward
Answering five of Freshers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Here are the answers to some key practical questions about university life that Freshers are asking

From 42s to 5ks: The decline of student nightlife
Much has been made of the recent decline in nightlife around the UK. How has this affected students in Manchester?
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Year Abroad Diaries #6: What I learnt from moving abroad
After my year abroad teaching in France, I’m reflecting on everything I’ve learnt from moving to a foreign country

Year Abroad Diaries #5: Final year dread
With the year abroad drawing to a close, it is hard not to feel apprehensive about returning to Manchester

How to get good at running (and enjoy it!)
Whether you’re just starting out or have been sporty your whole life, I believe anyone can be a ‘runner’. So, here is a guide on how to get started!

Life as a humanities student. Why does my university experience seem so different?
Redefining the humanities lifestyle: what does it mean to be a hums student in a STEM dominated world?

Agony Aunt Amelia: A dangerous meet-cute // The open relationship
In this edition of Agony Aunt, we get advice on disloyalty and a complicated crush…

The art of solo dating
In a world that stigmatises doing things you would typically do with friends alone, here is some guidance on romanticising a solo date.

The best British comedy podcasts right now
When you want to unwind, there’s nothing better than a comedy podcast

Hangxiety: We’ve all been there
After a big night of drinking, many of us have experienced the dreaded ‘hangxiety’- here are some ways to ease the worry and move forward

Year abroad diaries #4: Life in Manchester’s sister city Chemnitz
Political extremism vs the power of culture and art: what my experience living in Chemnitz, Germany taught me about Manchester’s sister city

‘I met my younger self for coffee today’
In a time of societal pressure to always be ‘productive’ and doing more, here’s a reminder from your younger self that you are doing just fine