All Things University: Starting University in the 'New Normal'

Firstly before I get into today's post, I want to say a big congratulations to everyone who's got into university, you should be so proud of yourself it's most certainly been a challenging year! And for those who haven't got the results you were hoping for, please don't be dish…

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Lockdown Lifestyle: What I wear in a week

Planning outfits during lockdown isn't easy and it most certainly isn't at the forefront of everyone's mind. But putting on a fresh beautifully styled outfit each day can work wonders for your mental health! As you can see in the first photo I've gone for a comfy and casual look, p…

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All Things University: Finishing First Year

Ten months later and that's me finished for summer... First-year completed. Not only is this an academic achievement but a personal one, moving to a new town, meeting new people, becoming part of a wider community. I'm currently writing this from outside my second home (the library) countl…

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All Things University: Q&A With My Best Friend -

One of my most requested posts has been to do a Q&A with some of my university friends, so meet Delilah a first year, film and tv production student from London. We've been friends since we both moved here in September. 1) How did you both meet? Delilah: 'We met through a friend in my …

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HRH Duchess of Cambridge's Hold Still Campaign

In today's post, I want to talk about something slightly different, we live in unprecedented times and in many cases are trying to adapt to the new normal whatever that may be. Finding happiness and emotions to resonate with are becoming increasingly difficult when we are learning to live with…

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All Things University: Getting Through Alternative Assessments

Today marks the start of the main assessment season for most universities across the UK and as everyone is aware with the current climate and coronavirus alternative assessments have been put in place to replace university-based exams and other forms of practical assessments. I want to also take t…

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All Things University: Top Budgeting Tips

Going to university can be a huge financial strain, despite getting a maintenance loan (if you're a UK student) in many cases you won't be able to solely rely on this. In today's post, I want to go through some of my budgeting tips to help you make the most of the money you have and st…

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All Things University: Q&A with my Mum

The last few posts have been centred around my personal experience going to Royal Holloway University, but I'm also aware of the concerns that parents have about their child leaving the nest. So in today's post, I've asked my mum some questions about her take on the university process. …

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All Things University: How to stay motivated during lockdown

Staying motivated in the current climate isn't easy, our lives have changed and daily movements have been massively restricted. Many of us will still have some responsibilities, whether it's assignments, employment or taking care of family members. But when it comes to academic work, many …

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All Things University: Managing the New Workload

There's a huge jump between A-Levels and University, both socially and academically due to the new-found freedom you have (especially if you've moved away for your studies). Managing these effectively and looking after yourself physically and mentally can be challenging. Today I want to go…

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