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Money saving – top tips

For many people going to university is their first time being financially independent and having to budget and pay their own bills. All of this can be very overwhelming so we have a few top tips to help you save money where you can! Budgeting It’s important to know how much your outgoings add up…

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Preparing for University and Making Friends

Starting university can make you feel unsure but this year in particular poses many unusual situations. Some of the common socialisation and typical ‘fresher’ options may not be available or may be adjusted and you may even feel anxious about moving in with new people and curious about how you’ll bond with new flatmates and…

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Nervous about starting uni?

Who isn’t, right? There is so much going on before starting university. Everything from finding the perfect accommodation, packing the essentials, being eager to know your flatmates, getting familiar with the curriculum, which sometimes can leave you with a big hole in your stomach. But don’t worry, you are not the only one and thousands…

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Uni tips I wish I’d been told

It’s safe to say that university is an intense experience so we’re here to give you our tips on what we wish we knew before we started our studies! Meet people before Before you get to university try and find other people on your course or in your halls. This way you know you will…

Cooking healthy at home when isolating

Our #HallamInsider Daniela Baicoianu has got some tips about how to cook healthy meals whilst in isolation. Believe it or not, the self-isolation period it’s the best time to pay more attention to what you eat and set some healthy eating habits which will help you on the long-run. It may be hard to start…

5 Top Tips for studying at home

Life as we know it is constantly changing and people all over the world are having to adapt to new ways of living and working, including students. With teaching at Hallam moving online and university buildings becoming inaccessible, studying from home is the new norm for many of us today. It can be a difficult…