1, Get a diary – and use it! You may be surprised, but keeping a diary is a really useful tool to keep organised. 2017 diaries are going pretty cheap at the moment , and if you get one small enough to carry around with you they’re a really helpful tool for organising your…
As much as I love being at University in Sheffield, when Christmas starts to draw closer I do begin to miss home. Once you have had your flat Christmas meal, exchanged your secret Santa presents and belted out a few Christmas bangers in Corp you start to yearn for the simpler times of home. Home…
It cannot be denied that Sheffield is a city of art. From the student areas of Ecclesall Road and Crookes, to the cool pubs and bars of industrial Kelham Island, you cannot walk for more than a few minutes without stumbling across some wonderful, creative pieces of art decorating walls and buildings. In the past…
Sheffield is a vibrant city with lots of great cafés, pubs and restaurants. Whether it’s brunch you’re looking for or a burger you are craving, there is a ton of unique eateries you can choose from. Being a total foodie myself, I’ve visited (and re-visited!) quite a lot of these local gems, so I thought…
Every city and every University has its kinks and quirks. Hallam itself is no different. From Varsity rivalry to the maze that is the main building of City campus, there’s a lot to learn at Hallam besides your subject area. With graduation for the Class of 2016 only last week, another set of Hallam students…
I’d like to begin with a cheeky pic from a sunnier walk in the Peak District. (above) The outdoor city Sheffield has long been known as the outdoor city. Be it because of its proximity to to the Peak District or because it has more trees per person than any other city in Britain, Sheffield…
Posted on behalf of Clarissa Allford. Hey! Clarissa again – this month I’ll be talking about part-time work. Why I have part-time jobs In my time at university, I can count on two hands the jobs I’ve had: from a zero hour contract job serving pies and pints at the football ground, to Christmas jobs,…
Posted on behalf of Laura Burden. Well it’s been a couple of weeks now since freshers and I hope you are all settling in well! Whether it’s your first year or your last, I find it always takes a few weeks to get into a suitable routine. Classes are well underway now and many of…
Published on behalf of Laura Burden. All students will understand the thought behind this particular post. Money is tight when you’re a student! Therefore, saving money where possible is essential – freebies, offers, coupons, cheap drinks, free events, discount cards, things that allow students to keep living and doing what they love to do, without…
Published on behalf of Laura Burden. So here we go! Last week I started classes for my final year doing my undergraduate degree in Media Studies here at Sheffield Hallam University! It’s bittersweet really because as much as I’m excited to get stuck into this year, do my dissertation project and head on out into the…