Although we may be aware of the importance of keeping our bodies healthy, we rarely think about the wellness of our minds. Not only is this robbing us of the chance of being the best and happiest version of ourselves, but it can also make university work difficult and stress unmanageable. I personally fell victim…
Having a themed night within your flat is one of the best ways to break up the days and bond with your new flatmates. I really enjoy them personally and some of my favourite university memories are from themed flat nights. They’re also a really great way to stay safe and socially-distanced whilst still partaking…
Cooking together is one of the best bonding experiences when you move into a new flat. I’ve really enjoyed cooking with my flatmates as it is quite cheap and often creates a lot of laughs. Below I’ve included some of the meals that I think work best when cooking as a group and a few…
Joining a society can be a fantastic way to meet new, like minded people to yourself. Luckily for us, the union is home to a range of different societies from the ‘Knit like your nana’ society to the ‘Afro Caribbean’ society, among a range of others including academic and personal interest societies. In this blogpost…
Having a dedicated workspace, whether that be at your university halls or home, is crucial to your productivity and therefore success at university. For the past two years, I’ve lived in halls and this year (my final!) I’m staying at home and commuting. I think there are challenges to both circumstances. For example, distractions from…
During your studies at university, only you decide how you will use this time – doing only studies, or putting some efforts into doing additional learning, training, volunteering or working. The hard work done from the heart will always pay off in the end. Before starting university, I said to myself I am going to…
Choosing a university with teaching quality is of the highest importance for every single student. Sheffield Hallam was named the University of the Year for Teaching Quality. In order to have success in the classroom and beyond, it was essential for me that teaching content is structured and delivered in the right way, engaging and…
There is lots of support available for mature students which you can find here as well as joining the Sheffield Hallam Mature Student Facebook group where you can access guidance and support from fellow mature students studying at Hallam. Here our #HallamInsider Zhanna talks about her experience. Mature students are students aged 21 at the…
Whether you’re starting your vegan journey now or you’re already there searching for new delicious meals, these three recipes are for you. Vegan omelette This is perfect if you are missing your normal omelette or just eggs in general. You’ll need: 2 tbsp olive oil ½ red onion ½ red bell pepper 2-3 chestnut mushrooms…
There is a strong connection between mind and body. Keeping both of them happy is our main goal, however nobody is perfect and there will be times where we are not looking after one of them properly. You can easily notice that if your mind is worried or if you are stressing out about exams,…