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5 of the Best UK Scare Mazes for Students to Visit this Halloween

Luke Williams

23 Oct 2025

Traditional mazes can be scary, just ask Newcastle United footballer Joe Willock, who recently got lost in York Maze and had to call emergency services to get him out (it turns out it was a fake story, but a funny one nonetheless!). During spooky season in the run up to Halloween, however, we see lots […]

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Holidays

The Ultimate University Halloween Bucket List

Luke Williams

13 Oct 2025

We’re rapidly approaching the middle of October, and for students, this means that spooky season is already in full swing. Halloween is a fantastic excuse to throw off your usual routine and bond with some of your flatmates or course pals while soaking up some eerie autumnal vibes. Our ultimate Halloween bucket list is designed […]

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Holidays

Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Students

Matt King

28 Nov 2024

Holiday gift ideas are on your mind as you come up to the end of November and start of December. Whether you are spending Christmas away from home for the first time or you are heading back to see friends and family, you’ll want to make sure that you have sorted all your Christmas and […]

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General Holidays

The Affordable Guide : Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Young Men

Matt King

28 Nov 2023

Christmas is fast approaching and if you are thinking of unique gift ideas for men to treat the friends and family in your life, we’re here to help you do so on a student-friendly budget. The days of gifts for men only being a gift set, or some DIY tools have long gone. There are […]

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Holidays Student Life University

A Student’s Guide To Spending Christmas Away From Home

Nausheen Mohideen

7 Nov 2023

The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. For many students, however, it can also be a period of mixed emotions, especially when they find themselves spending Christmas away from the familiar comfort of home. Whether it’s due to academic commitments, distance, or other reasons, being away from family and friends during […]

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Health and Wellbeing Holidays

The Summer Self Care Checklist To Become Your Best Self

Chloe Carr

5 Jun 2023

For a lot of us, summer is the most highly anticipated time of year, the weather is nicer, the days are longer, we get to spend more time with family and friends and our social calendars are full to the brim. Whilst the summer holidays are a well deserved break for some university students, for […]

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General Holidays Student Life

20 Amazing Galentine's Day Gifts To Get Your Bestie

Mara Van Geffen

26 Jan 2023

Your gal pals will be some of the greatest humans to ever set foot on this earth, after all, they’ve most likely been by your side during every single high and low. From renowned relaxing pamper nights to skin care bits they’ll use on the daily to memories they’ll always cherish, you’ve been blessed here […]

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Events Holidays Nightlife

10 NYE Party Ideas For Your Student Party

Matt King

21 Dec 2022

If you’ve decided to stay at your luxury student apartment to see in 2023, you might be thinking about throwing a big party for your friends. It can be daunting to host a party at your apartment, and there are loads of things you need to consider – the numbers you invite, the food and […]

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Holidays Tips and Tricks

Going Home For Christmas? Here's Our 6 Travel Tips For Students

Elizabeth Wood

12 Dec 2022

With the Christmas holidays coming up, some of you will be temporarily leaving your student accommodation in favour of being home with your family – the best place to be! Although, December is a busy month with Christmas and New Year preparations and a lot of people will be planning to travel over this period. […]

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Holidays Tips and Tricks

How To Create The Ultimate Christmas Party Playlist

Chloe Carr

1 Dec 2022

December is well and truly here and that means it’s time to… check your Spotify Wrapped, duh! Not just that, it’s time to celebrate the holiday season in style with a party playlist. Whether you’re having a get together in your student accommodation or heading home to wow your family with your tunes, you need […]

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