How to deal with deadline stress | Studying

If you're a student right now, this post will totally appeal to you as deadline time is fast approaching and that means panic stations! That report that needed writing last month and is now due in a matter of days, quick pull of the all nighters. In my case I have 2 pieces of film and 2 reports due in the next few weeks eeekkk. But thank god for being kind of organized and doing them pretty far in advance or I would be a huge mess right now. So I thought today I would share with you some of my tips for dealing with the stress of deadlines and I hope it helps you lovelies to have less stressful deadlines in the future.

Break it down: 
Although your deadline is in less than a week, break your work load down and give your self incentives. For example if I write 1000 words, I can have a break and order a pizza and then after my next 2000 I can eat the pizza. That sort of thing works with me and it keeps me motivated and focused on the task at hand.

Get sleep: 
Although when you're stressing about your deadlines the last thing you want to do is go to sleep but staying up all night is only going to ruin your concentration for the next day, so it's worth going to bed getting sleep and starting a fresh tomorrow.

Take breaks: 
If you sit in front of a PC for hours on end you are eventually going to loose concentration and start writing a load of rubbish, so it's worth moving away from the PC and giving your eyes and mind a rest for a while and going back to it later.

Eat and drink: 
It's important to keep eating regularly and also drink lots of water, although you may not feel like doing so, you must do so. Without you'll start feeling ill and not be able to work properly making your work less likely to be any good.

Believe: 
Make sure you believe that you can get it done, if you're constantly doubting yourself you may as well just give up. Without hope there's no chance.

TV series everyone should watch | Lifestyle

In the last year I haven't come across a student who have access to a Netflix account (probably their best friends uncles cousins account) but that's not the point, the access is there and is it fast approaching winter and the weather is finally getting colder it is the perfect excuse to spend your weekends indoors instead of making the effort to go out. I thought I would share with you my top 5 TV series' to watch this autumn/winter, which everyone should totally take the time to watch. I also recommend a decent sized TV like the an awesome 4K one from Panasonic although most students tend to watch them on their laptops it is totally worth investing. Also I recommend a large pizza and lots of sweets for the watching of these series'.

Awkward: 
This programme has been a long time favourite of mine and although you can't get it on Netflix you can get most of the older series anywhere like Youtube or even on MTV. The series is about a teenage girl in high school and her journey throughout, it is a very girl orientated series and won't be everyones cup of tea, but if you love a bit of teenage drama and romance this is for you but I love it and I am hooked waiting for the new series in 2016! If you fancy finding out a little bit more you can do here.

Ru Paul: 
This show is one of my favourites of all time, and if you don't already know the concept it is a battle of Drag Queens in a similar format to Americas Next Top Model but so much better and fun. The series shows a variety of different challenges, with amazing lip sync battles and it something everyone can enjoy and take it from my boyfriend who usually hates everything I watch it's addictive.

Tracy Beaker: 
I bet you're thinking that you've read this wrong, but I am talking the classic series of Tracy Beaker from back in 2004 and although, you're probably thinking you are too old to watch and the fact you've probably already watched it 50 times over when you're ill it is a godsend as it is just easy watching and brings back all of those childhood feels.

The Peep Show:
If you love this show as much as I do you will know the new series starts tonight and it is the final one *sobs* although I was pretty sure it was finished years ago, I ended up watching this in college and I thought I would find it boring but I actually love it. The programme is about the lives of two men Mark and Jeremy and how they are just trying to keep their lives together as much as possible. The amazing thing about this series is the fact it is filmed through POV as well as generic shots which it gives it an edge over other programmes.

If you fancy a read of 'TV series everyone is watching BUT me', check out my other blog or click here. 

Graduates, What's Next? Find A Job Or Make Your Own?

If you graduated this year, student life may already seem like a lifetime ago. You might be in your first 9-5 role, back in study or making plans for your next move, but have you considered running your own business? A growing number of graduates are deciding to bypass climbing the corporate ladder by starting their own company and going in at the top! Read on to find out what’s in it for you…

Why work for yourself?

While graduates leave university with more debt than ever before thanks to growing tuition fees, relatively speaking, they tend to have fewer financial commitments than other groups. Once you’ve been in your career a while it can be hard to quit a stable job and potentially take a cut in salary to start out in business. When you own your own business, you and your salary will hopefully grow with it, you’re likely to work hard but do it for yourself and you can tailor your business to things you enjoy and are good at.

Entrepreneur vs employment

Research by the Simply Business Start-up Index shows a 29% increase in the number of firms set up by 18-25 year-olds since the recession’s started in 2008. Faced with fewer job opportunities it seems the young are creating their own. The top three sectors for young entrepreneurs are internet based businesses, retail and apps. As nearly 75 per cent of Brits say they would like to set up their own business but never get round to it, technology is fuelling opportunities and business development among the young.

In contrast, graduate jobs are in shorter supply with the Times Higher Education reporting that too many UK graduates are moving into non-professional jobs after graduation, which is pushing average salaries down. The European Social Survey reveals that 58.5 per cent of UK graduates are working in non-graduate jobs, a number only surpassed by Estonia and Greece. Last year the average salary of a recent graduate was around £18,615 - £22,785 with variation for different sectors and geographical location.

The reality of owning your own business

Depending on the sector you move into, you could have the chance to put into practice the things you’ve learnt at university and play on your natural skills and interests. You may be able to set your own hours too and perhaps even work from home, which can be preferred in the first instance since renting business premises means an additional cost coming out of your profits!

If you don’t have a spare room where you can set up an office, consider sectioning off an area within a larger room. Understanding parents may let you fit bi-fold doors in your living room or dining room, so that you can portion off an area to use as your headquarters. These type of doors let light through so it’s not quite as dramatic as constructing a wall! You could also try visiting co-working spaces, many of which offer facilities such as meeting rooms, phone lines and Wi-Fi for an affordable monthly or daily fee. However, in reality you might find that you are working outside of normal 9-5 hours and when your friends are clocking off for after-work drinks, you may find you’re still hard at it, particularly when you’ve just started out and have no one to delegate too. The good news is, unlike the hard work you put in your dissertation, you’ll likely be receiving an hourly rate or other financial rewards for your efforts.

Getting help

There’s lots of help available to you if you have your own idea for a business including guidance and funding from the Princes Trust and 1:1 mentorship – check out http://www.mentorsme.co.uk/.

Your local council is also a good first point of call as they’ll be able to point you in the direction of any local support schemes and even co-working spaces in the area. Though the funding for new businesses from government has reduced in recent years there are still some training schemes place funded by the EU and even some grants, so it’s worth enquiring before you get started. There’s a lot of research to be conducted before you get started in business. With this in mind, it pays to find local networking opportunities and mentorship schemes where you can not only benefit from the experience of others but also hopefully make new contacts for the future. Check out Eventbrite to see what’s going on in your area.

Do you know where you are headed after graduation? If you started your own business after graduation do you have any tips you’d like to share?

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Best Student Places To Live | Advice

One of the hardest things about university is deciding where to live. Do you live at home and commute? Do you live in halls? Do you live in a shared house? Or do you live on your own? Where I study is too far to commute from home, but I've given the other three a fair shot in my three years of studying. If you're a first or second year, you're probably thinking about where you're going to I've next year which isn't an easy feat, but I want to help you consider things you might’ve never thought of before. 

Halls

Most first year students end up in halls, simply because they don't know anybody. In my first year I was thrown in with five people I'd never met before and was forced to live with them for nine months. I got on swimmingly with some of them, whereas I could not see eye to eye with others. One thing I will say is for the most part, I didn't have to worry about people taking my food (everyone's biggest nightmare when they move into halls), other than in one instance and it wasn't even that big of a deal. In general, I really enjoyed my time in halls because my friends were living in the same area, and everyone was in the same boat.

Pros: You meet so many new people, most people are new to the area, usually close to uni, always somebody to talk to.

Cons: Very little control over who you live with, tends to be party central (this could be a pro I suppose)

Halls is probably your best choice if you new to the area, or want to keep lots of friends nearby. 

Shared House

This is how most people spend the rest of their university life. You often move in with people you've met in first year, whether that be flatmates or coursemates. I lived with two flatmates, one of their coursemates and a complete stranger (luckily she was lovely) in my second year. However, I was expected to be a family unit with these people and it wasn't what I wanted. Living in a house where you have equal responsibility for everything as opposed to just looking after your own things like in halls can lead to some intense arguments. 

Pros: You know who you're living with, more freedom, often the cheapest option

Cons: Bathroom sharing (most halls have an en suite nowadays), dodgy landlords, probably further from campus

A shared house is a good option for anybody looking for more freedom and wants to keep their close friends close. 

Living alone:

Due to most of my friends being on placement and leaving finding a house very late last year, I decided to look into living alone. I found a flat close to my university which is conveniently only a five minute walk from my boyfriend's so I know I always have someone to see. I love not having to answer to anybody and can go to bed at 8pm without feeling guilty for not socialising with people. 

Pros: No answering to anybody, your mess is your own mess, never being judged for weird habits

Cons: Have to make an effort to see people, more expensive, everything is your responsibility (I guess this could be a pro too)

Living alone is only good for people who like their own company. If you crave attention, don't even think about it because it can sometimes feel quite lonely. 

Your living situation is entirely down to you, and people choose different laces for a number of different reasons. My advice is to check your finances to see what you can afford, and make a judgement based on what is right for you. I know so many people who wouldn't want to live alone, but I also know people who would find living with others uncomfortable. It's a totally personal preference.

Deals Of The Week | Money Saving

Sorry it's been a while guys, I hadn't quite contemplated the amount of time of which university, looking for a part time job and running another blog would take up, but I am back and I have some amazing and exciting guest posts coming up for you in the near future. I decided to start a feature which hopefully you will find as interesting as me, and that is deals of the week. I will be searching for the best discounts (mostly on the web) of that week to help you save money. I will be sharing anything which I think people may enjoy (sorry if you end up spending more money because of this) so let me know if you like this post and if you'd like it to be a weekly thing.

The Body Shop (90% off):
The body shop currently have a massive 50% off on their sale items which in itself is beyond amazing right? But as they're so AMAZING they are allowing a 40% discount on top of that with the code '14317' and if you spend over £25.00 you get free delivery. Perfect for stocking up on those Christmas presents, their lipsticks are an amazing £1.20!

Free Nail Varnish:
When you buy a Glamour magazine this month you get a free nail varnish worth £14 on it's own, and the colours are amazing for autumn/winter so well worth picking it up.

£1 Lunch From Boots: 
From 11am to 3pm on a Monday, O2 users can get a £1 lunch with priority, which saves you on average of around £4 every Monday imagine what you could do with that spare £16 a month- booze, food or even make-up!

Free Delivery with Superdrug:
When you sign up and get yourself a Superdrug beauty card you get free delivery with every order and no minimum spend, I use it just to purchase some beauty essentials which I don't have time to pop out and get e.g. cotton wool pads and deodorant.

10% off on Boots 
An amazing perk just popped up on my unidays- 10% off online with Boots, which is an amazing deal as you can get some Christmas gifts early with 10% off.

GUEST POST | Is university for you?

Don't know what you want to do? Don't worry you're not alone. Going to university is exciting time and also a time where it seems like every has it figured out. You're left with the question what am I doing?  Here are something things to remember when going to university and haven't no idea what you're going to major in.

Some people are not ready

It may seem like everyone got there stuff together but in reality were all freaking out a little. No one wants to go to school and go to class everyday it's like high school all over again. But it's like high school people still don't know who they are and their trying to figure out.

Not knowing what you're going to do with the rest of your life is okay.

Lots of people say you need to have a plan. You have to know what you're going to do. Actually it okay to start with the basic classes first and maybe take time to find something you're interested in too. You have your whole life ahead of you why rush into something your not going to like in a year.

Step back

Step back and think about what you like. Think what courses did I take that I liked. Start from there and think about is it something I see myself doing? Will I be happy?

Keep theses in mind and take your time with what you want to do. There's no point in throwing yourself into classes that you will hate in a couple years. Go for a major that makes you happy and you can see yourself doing forever.

Ten Weird University Societies | Lifestyle

I think societies are an awesome way to make friends at university who have similar interests to yourself, of course you have your friends who you know from your accommodation then probably some in your lectures but it's good to have friends who you have a lot in common with also. After reading up on this I thought I would share with you ten weird societies followed accompanied by some rather strange GIFs.

1. The Caramel Wafer Appreciation Society:
I guess they just really like caramel wafers and want to share their love of that with others!

2. The Hummus Society:
This kind of reminds me of Will off the Inbetweeners like everytime I hear of anyone liking hummus, I can't say I would join a society due to my love of hummus.

3. The Kettle Society:
Sharing their love of teas made in different types of kettles, not one for me as I hate tea.

4. The Curry Love Society:
This makes a little bit more sense, although I am not a fan of curry in the slightest.

5. The Cheesy Pop Society:
NOW we are talkin' I need this society at my university, talking love of anything N sync and Backstreet Boys sounds like my kinda thing.

6. Stitch and Bitch Society:
I understand the stitching but the two don't seem to go together well in my opinion? Stitching just seems peaceful and well mainly for the older generation?

7. Hide and Seek Society:
Okay so this is way cool, and I am not even joking. I would happily meet up with people and play hide and seek, who says this game is just for kids on rainy days.

8. The Twenty Minute Society:
A society where you have twenty minutes to get a location which is texted to you and they do something fun at that location.

9. The Fetish Society:
Basically what it says on the tin, a society where people meet to discuss their love of weird fetishes and why they enjoy them... *hides*

10. The Pancake Society:
My favourite on the list has to be this one, I love pancakes and would happily join a society to talk about them and eat them.

How To Have The Perfect Movie Night | Tips

As a student a lot of time is spent drinking when you hang out with your friends, which of course is one of the best parts of being a student as no one can really even question it. But what about when you fancy a night off the alcohol and want to hang out with your friends? The answer, a movie night. It's a cheap alternative to a night out and an easy laid back way to hang out with your friends, even better make it a themed movie night even make it a monthly thing, e.g. Mexican movie night have your friends bring over Mexican food and make a night of it, you get my drift.

If it was me I think I'd host a onesie movie night, get everyone to come round in their onesies (check out Amazon for the cutest ones, such as Pikachu and Stitch). As far as films are concerned it's important to have a pretty open choice for films, like comedy as then everyone is happy as when it is genre's such as action or horror there is always going to be someone who is unhappy so it's best to stick to a pretty open choice and IMDb are perfect for a huge choice of films along with reviews, if you are looking for a comedy film feel free to click here for their huge list of choices. Snacks of course are next, who doesn't need snacks when watching films; now where this concerned you can either do one of two things, go to your local supermarket and stock up on a huge amount of sweets, crisps and frozen pizzas or order from Domino's, the choice is simple really but I know which one I'd rather do *wink wink*.

Now when it comes to watching the film, a big TV is kind of needed so if you don't have one of these that's your night ruined (just kidding) there's always alternatives just work with what you have. Finally sound, there is no point in watching an amazing film with rubbish sound it ruins the film in my opinion. I would totally invest in some kind of awesome speaker which you can find yourself here for movie sound without the effort of going out, plus they're awesome for games too! The final step of hosting the perfect movie night is inviting along your friends (or if you fancy doing it alone, that's cool too) and you're good to go.

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Why You Should Shop Around For Your Bills | Lifestyle

The TV is constantly packed full of adverts of how you can save money on this that and the other, but when it comes to it there's usually some kind of small print of how you actually don't save money and you actually get tricked into paying more. I love websites which compare the cheapest prices and although it may be more effort I think it's well worth doing for the fact that in the end you end up paying less... way less. I am talking from experience when I say, that certain places claim they want to help students but actually end up making it worse for them. Recently me and my friends signed up to a website which helps you divide the bills between yourself and your fellow housemates in one monthly sum where it go to the company and they personally sort out your bills and pay them for you, sounds perfect right? I thought so too, until it turns out they were charging us nearly £250 a month more than what we actually needed to pay!

Our landlord spoke to us about how we were paying our bills and we told him the run down and he turned around to tell us at least 2 of the things we were being quoted waaaaay more than what we should actually pay. For example our water was being caped at £21 a month between us all, we were being charged 10 each which is a huge difference. When it came to the amounts added up we were paying around £69 each a month for something that actually should come around £25 which is a huge increase. We managed to get out of our contract as they told us a different price for their fee also which was supposed to be 99p each a month and it turned out to be around £7 each which is totally not cool. When we looked into our bills the second time around we searched a lot of sites as well as different compare sites for each of the bills to find out the best deals for what we wanted, although we didn't get a meerkat toy as a different comparison site offered some better deals *sad face* but I am glad we managed to get out of the situation or we would of all been in a hell of a lot more debt than what we needed to be.

When it comes to moving into your own house as a student with your friends, I urge you to take the time to look around for the best deals and don't trust the sites which claim to be helping you out, because of course in the short term its easier but in the long term it leaves you in a sticky situation.

How To Deal With Long Distance Relationships | Tips

Going to university can often mean moving to a new town/city, making new friends and possibly even meeting a romantic interest which is perfect if of course you're single. If you meet that person at university, or you have that person waiting back for you at home it can include large periods of separation making you in a long distance relationship and dependant on how far apart it is, it can often mean weeks or even months without seeing that person which obviously sucks. I think it's important to remember how much you care for that person and despite not being in a room with them everyday it doesn't mean that you don't love it each other, it just means for a while you can't be together all of the time.

I thought today I would compile a list of tips for you lovelies, to help with long distance relationships and how to make them work and after all what doesn't kill you (or break you up in this sense) will make you stronger right?

Communication is key:
This may seem fairly obvious but to some people it actually isn't, I think it's important to make a time in your day everyday to speak to that person, whether it be a text, a call or something else like Skype or Facetime, I had a friend at college who had a girlfriend in Ireland and they used a free app to call each other which they found helpful. Of course as you're at university, the chances are it won't be for too long so you can plan your return dates and plan things to do when you're back.

Surprise Visits:
Who doesn't love surprises? I think it's an awesome idea to go visit your other half whether it be for a day or a week, it'll mean the world to them and give you a chance to spend a bit of time together which of course is a win on both parties.

Skype Dates:
So this is going to sound totally random and to some people a no go, but if you're a fan of skype or some other platform online which involves a webcam this one is for you. Set an hour or two a week where you can hang out together, although you may not be in the same room, you can still see each other and even watch the same thing or eat the same thing. It's a bit of fun, and a new way to date!

Remember it's not forever!
Like I said at the start of this post, it's important to remember the distance isn't forever and if you make it through the distance, when you're together it'll be way more worth it and it'll make you stronger than ever, and if you can survive being apart for so long you'll definitely be okay when you're back together!

Balancing Student Life & Study.

Everyone knows one of the reasons people go to University is for the social life, and if they say they aren't then they're lying. You see everywhere all about the fun things you can do whilst at university from the drinking, to the fun nights out, to the meeting new people. You do it whilst at uni, it's just the way it goes. But of course when you go to university, you go to study also and you pay a lot of money to do so. I know a lot of people in first year who struggled with fun life of university and the academic side, as fun as going out may be if you have a 9am lecture and you stay out til 4am that isn't going to be a bundle of laughs. Having fun at uni is a key part the university experience as you're finally old enough to drink legally, you can go into clubs and enjoy the clubbing scene as well meeting new people including potential partners which what some people are looking for where as for others it's just about having a good time.

My advice when it comes to having a good time as well as keeping up with study is first off, do enjoy yourself of course but plan the times around your lectures so you don't miss too many. Although first year doesn't count towards your third year grade completely, in some ways it does because you need to pass first year to make it on to second year and so on. When it comes to clubbing and drinking I am awful at it anyways as I either drink too much and end up either being sick or passing out or I get anxious and have to leave the club which is a bit rubbish. I know it's easier said than done, as noone wants to be the 'boring' one, but you know your body and lack of sleep is never good. But I have been where you are, and you need to live it up and have the university experience as well as having a good time.

The guide to drinking games | Lifestyle

If there's one thing all university students are good at, it's drinking games. There are so many different games out there, often they change name from uni to uni but they tend to have the same rules, I love the different games that people play as it's a lot more fun than just drinking on your own. Most games just involve a simple pack of cards which is definitely worth having in your flat, so if you don't have any, go invest! I thought today I would share with you some drinking games which are always worth playing with your friends!

Cards Against Humanity: 
I actually found out about this game when I was round my families house at Christmas and played with my Grandma who had no idea what the game entailed. I love the idea behind the game despite it being so messed up! To those of you who don't know, the game involves having 7 cards and then everyone takes it in turns to be the card tsar and reads out a statement or a question and then you have to pick out of your cards which you think fits best. Now the fun part, half of the cards don't even make sense, they include a lot of rude and offensive statements and if you're easily offended it's probably not the game for you, but it's a lot of fun and worth an investment.

Never Have I Ever: 
This one is a great game for getting to know people better, and it's as simple as going round in a circle and someone asks a question starting with 'never have I ever...' and names something, and if you have done that thing you drink. It's an easy and none effort required way to get drunk, and fast.

Ring Of Fire:
This game involves a bit more explaining but it basically involves a deck of cards and a pint glass and it ends with the person who gets the last king in the pack drinking the 'dirty pint' which is made up of drinks placed in the pint glass throughout the game. As there are many different card meanings I thought I would leave this link here to tell you what each card means and how to play.

Ride The Bus:
Another more complicated came to explain with another set of rules but well worth learning them as it's a hilarious game which involves you being very drunk if you're unlucky in this game! The basics of this game are that it involves four rounds and you are asked a series of questions based on the cards e.g. higher or lower and if you're wrong you drink. But if you want to play this game, and need instructions on how to do so check out this awesome page.

The Perks Of Having A Student Card | Tips & Tricks

So everyone has a student card if they're at university, some people choose to wear it around their neck and others keep it in their bag, the point being everyone has one. Although they are used at university for things such as printer credits and proving who you are they're also awesome outside of the uni, and today I thought I would share with you the awesome things you can do with a student card which are totally nothing to do with university at all.

1. Get free food at McDonalds  
This had to be first on the list of course, who doesn't want free Mcdonalds? When you buy a meal you can get a free item such as fries, a mcflurry and a cheese burger. I'm not complanin' at that.

2. Online Discounts
UNiDAYS is a perfect example, you sign up with your university number through the portal and then you can use a variety of amazing discounts on clothes and other awesome stuff. My favourite is the year of Spotify premium for £5.99 a month and also when clothing stores have 25% off *kerching!*

3. In Store Discounts
When you're out shopping, it's a great thing to know that in most shops you get some kind of discount or perk with your card whether that be a free item again or 10% discount, it's still amazing. I am forever using mine in New Look and Topshop.

4. Cheaper/free entry into clubs
I guess this depends on place and the day but most clubs offer a discount with a student card, I know in my town it's free before a certain time with the card which is a bonus and if you want to go after the time I know that some clubs offer a discount with a card which is always handy.

Thoughts You Have When On The Phone To UCAS/Student Finance | Life

I hope you're all doing well today, this post has been inspired by the fact I spent a lot of time on the phone to UCAS and also my university over the last few days (zzzz) and I thought I would turn it into a bit of a giggle for you lovely lot who have probably also been on the phone to them at some point during your time at university, as much I LOVE talking to them and spending money/minutes whilst doing so, I do have better things to be doing with my time.

1. What on earth is that music?
I understand that all hold music dire but when you're on hold for years (minutes) it would be awesome if the music didn't make the holding time that music worse, why not some chart music or something a bit more upbeat?

2. Why 20 questions? 
Okay so I get that it is security why there are so many questions, who in their right mind would want to get into my UCAS or Student Finance? And if they do could they possibly help me pay off some of my student loans, it just seems pointless to me!

3. STOP PUTTING ME ON HOLD 
So I get that they don't know the answer to your every question, but do they know anything whatsoever, it's literally like I am putting you on hold for second I hope you don't mind, and you're on hold before you've had a chance to reply, so I guess you can't mind.

4. Why does everyone tell you something different? 
You'll ring up, ask a question and go with that, then ring up again to check something and they'll tell you've done it wrong and send you to do something different etc. Why does noone seem to tell me the right thing to do? It's such a nightmare.

Surviving Freshers | Tips & Tricks.

It's that time of year again when Freshers is fast approaching, and for those of you who don't know what that it is it's basically one week (sometimes even two) of meeting new people and getting very drunk! Despite the nerves being in full swing I think the fact that alcohol is involved makes it a lot easier for people to get to know each other especially as it makes everyone a lot less off edge. I decided as my first real post that I would share with you my top tips for surviving freshers and having the best time! 

Tip One:
Stock up on alcohol- you can never have too much alcohol in freshers week and the more you drink during pre drinks, the cheaper it is on a night out, win win!

Tip Two: 
Plan in advance- there are so many different events going on during Freshers week that it's impossible to attend them all, talk to people and find out which ones are good to go to and also which you want to go to as there are many different things taking place e.g. fancy dress and paint parties

Tip Three:
Sleep- this sounds like an obvious one, but if you're up all night you probably need to sleep for a lot of the day, which during freshers is totally normal and okay to do (as long as you attend your welcome week lectures)

Tip Four:
Always have cash- being in a new place can make the lack of knowledge of where things are, I would recommend getting cash out and having some on you for a night out plus then you don't have to take your card out (and end up loosing it like some people *coughs* me) but don't carry around too much as you may spend more than you planned ot.

Tip Five:
Get chatting- get talking to people and get to know people you live with/near and make friends, it's a lot easier on the nights out if you have people around you and also less chance of you getting lost!

If you're starting university this year, good luck and enjoy freshers! 

What is this blog about? | Introduction.

Welcome to Dungarees & Degrees, I am so happy you've arrived. I thought I would do a bit of a post to share what is going to be included on this blog and what you can expect from it. I am planning on doing a post twice a week around the topic of students and being a student this can range from dealing with exam stress, to freshers and even budget tips. I want to include the fun side of being a student as well as dealing with the difficult things such as coursework, exams and even your dissertation. Although this blog is primarily aimed at university students the budget tips and recipes are perfect for anyone. I am excited to be able to have somewhere to write about student things rather than over impose on my current blog. I have so many post ideas written down which I can't wait to write up, this blog will contain different food recipes on a budget, managing your money, how to have an awesome night out, making the perfect cocktails, dealing with exam stress, I've picked the wrong degree what now, and a TON more! I am excited to start this new venture and I hope it is as successful as I want it to be. Let me know of any topics you want to see covered in the comments below! :-)