Lifestyle
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IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Student Edition
Our resident agony aunt and PhD survivor tackles some students' concerns Read more »| 12 Sep 2023 -
LifestyleA Dry Night: A how-to guide to a sober night out
There's more to university life than hangovers and tequila shots. Trust us. We pull together our top tips for a good night out (that also happens to be a sober one) Read more »| 08 Sep 2023 -
LifestyleFood For All: Eating good as a student
While delicious, there’s only so long you can survive on baked beans on toast. We chat to some of our favourite Glasgow food organisations about getting all the good stuff on your plate – community, sustainability, and intimacy (on a budget) Read more »| 05 Sep 2023 -
LifestyleA Meal Shared: How food can form friendships
University can be lonely – but food can bring us together. One writer reflects on the power of communal cooking Read more »| 13 Sep 2022 -
LifestyleClimate Action: How to start saving the world
The climate crisis is scary enough. The intimidating first steps of getting involved in climate activism as a student can feel similarly scary – but they don’t need to be Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
LifestyleRenting Right: An essential guide for tenants
A step by step guide on how not to get screwed over by your landlord while renting as a student – you’re gonna need it Read more »| 07 Sep 2022
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StudentsThe Skinny's Student Heads Up 2022
Our run-down of the best things for students to eat, drink, and do in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
StudentsHow to Party with Mojxmma
Ahead of their upcoming 'End of Summer Party', we talk to Mojxmma about changing the Scottish clubbing scene and creating your own space Read more »| 05 Sep 2022 -
LifestyleCut the trash: The ultimate zero waste guide
Living well shouldn't cost us the Earth. Follow these tips to get your groceries, devices and your next fashion fix sustainably Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleThe Open road: The path to life long learning
We talk to Sophie Grace Chappell, Professor of Philosophy at the Open University, about epiphanies, Bruce Springsteen, and making the most of human potential Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleFirst Steps: How to start changing the world
Wanting to change the world but unsure where to start? Here's a rough guide to taking your first steps in activism, political engagement and community work Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
IntersectionsHow lockdown has created more money worries for young people
As restrictions lift and life starts going back to some normality, we speak to young people about how spending the last year-and-a-bit in lockdown has changed their attitudes towards money Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleHow to Budget When You Lack Self-Control
Students! Looking after your money isn't the most natural thing in the world, but you can set yourself up for a year of financial stability with these tips, learnt the hard way Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
LifestyleUni isn't for everyone and that's OK
Our Music Editor talks us through the highs and lows of University, dropping out and how you don't need to have a degree to achieve success Read more »| 26 Sep 2019 -
LifestyleHow to Bluff Through A Class You Haven't Prepared For
Oh god, you haven’t, have you? Okay, don’t panic, we’ve got you covered – here’s an unfortunately quite experienced guide to getting through a seminar when you’ve *gulp* forgotten to do the reading material Read more »| 19 Sep 2019