The landlord/tenant relationship can be strained at the best of times, but between students and landlords, the process can be fraught with problems. There is a misconception on both sides that the other is the worst example of their type. The Tab described the student housing industry as ‘notoriously shady’, giving examples of horror stories […]
Dialogue is a conversational exchange between two or more people as depicted in a work of fiction. Writing dialogue in literature will almost always form an important part of a text, story, or novel. As a narrative device, it is often associated with the Socratic dialogue which was developed by Plato in Greece at the […]
Black Friday is going to be different this year that’s for sure, so what can we expect and how can YOU save money? Never fear… we’ve got you. With these 3 simple steps you’ll be able to BOSS Black Friday by making sure you know what to expect, what’s going on, and how to be […]
Being a student is supposed to be one of the best times of your life, but between juggling deadlines and exams, money worries, erratic routines, and shared accommodation, it can quickly become a stressful experience. Find out five practical ways you can manage anxiety and stress below. Identify what triggers your anxiety The best starting […]
The buzzing capital city of London is home to some of the most popular attractions, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben and St Paul’s Cathedral. Understandably when moving to a big city like London, you might be a little overwhelmed, especially with the aspect of travel. Rest assured, there are plenty of options to travel around […]
Written by Claudia Lee In 2019 The National Union of Students carried out a survey on 2,000 students that exposed poor living conditions and exploitative relationships with landlords. The survey reported that 4 in 10 students that rented privately were living in hazardous conditions. 42% lived with damp and mold on their ceilings. More worryingly, […]
When life becomes too much what do you do? I know that I can’t do anything, I feel as if I am cursed. Food doesn’t taste the same. Netflix all of a sudden has nothing of interest on it and simply replying to a person over Whatsapp is an immense task. I’m lucky that the […]
The gift of languages widens one’s understanding of the world and cultures, which is something to hold and cherish forever. Babbel, the world’s leading online language learning application, wants to increase students – awareness on this topic, and is doing so with its 2020 scholarship competition. Launching October 7th, Babbel will award one deserving university […]
After some bumpy teenage years including an ongoing anxiety battle, starting university in 2016 was the chance for a fresh start. Indeed, my first and second year were incredibly enjoyable. Learning new things, discovering new places, meeting new people. The next chapter of life felt like it was getting started. Career dreams were beginning to […]
The number of under-21s being recruited by criminals to launder money has more than tripled in the past three years according to new figures from Barclays, with university students being actively targeted by criminals as they start the new academic year. Cash-strapped students are key targets for fraudsters, with 30 per cent of all money […]