Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Absence makes the heart grow fonder?
Everyone arrives at university with a lot of baggage, but for some that includes a long-term relationship back home or studying elsewhere. How to make it work when your friends are shagging anything that moves? Read more »| 28 Sep 2010 -
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Going Green
Erin McElhinney gives some tips on being an environmentally-conscious student. Read more »| 13 Oct 2009 -
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Student Grub Guide
Let’s assume that you haven’t broken with tradition and have blown that alarming lump sum of a Student Loan that appeared in your bank account on... Read more »| 12 Oct 2009 -
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CouchSurfing for Beginners
If you want to travel, meet interesting people and not spend a fortune CouchSurfing could be your answer. Read more »| 07 Oct 2009 -
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How to Not Look Like a Fresher
1. Do not wear a sign that reads 'hello my name is fresher' It's a dead give away. As is the lost, over eager look that adorns the faces of freshers everywhe... Read more »| 02 Oct 2009 -
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Student Memories: Dan Glass
Dan Glass recalls his involvement in student activism whilst at Uni Read more »| 29 Sep 2009
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Volunteering in Scotland: Free for the Taking
It ain’t all about helping grannies and plush trips to Thailand y’know. Gail Tolley talks you through the most exciting volunteer opportunities across Scotland. Read more »| 11 Sep 2009 -
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Student Life: Budget Travel
For some people, student discounts just don’t suffice. If you’re looking for a different travel experience, check out the options below for more ways to get around. Read more »| 17 Sep 2008 -
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Student Life: Finding your Style
Boutique to Vintage Chic Read more »| 15 Sep 2008 -
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Student Life: How to make something out of nothing
Right. In your cupboard is a can of kidney beans, two jars of spices dated 2006 and an onion that appears to be harbouring a new ecosystem. In your pockets are a fiver, a condom and a Werther’s Original. You need eight new course books, your trainers have passed shabby chic and arrived at plain shabby and you want to get sloshed and forget it all until morning. Presenting The Skinny guide to turning nothing into something. Read more »| 12 Sep 2008 -
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Student Life: Recipes to Impress
Make friends the easy way: feed them up and get them merry. The Skinny takes you through some easy food and cocktail recipes that will score you brownie points in any student digs. Read more »| 11 Sep 2008 -
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Student Life: Spend your student loan or get fit
The Skinny takes no responsibility for course failures, or for paving the way to the bottom of that oh-so-generous interest free overdraft, but here's a few secrets to getting fit thumbs. Phwoar! Read more »| 11 Sep 2008 -
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Student Life: 5 Ways to Sound like a Genius at a Party...
...When you're actually an idiot like the rest of us.Everyone knows a bullshitter, but what's the secret? The Skinny asked five seasoned experts to share the... Read more »| 10 Sep 2008 -
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Student Life: Learn baby learn
Some people at uni have brains so big, and are so incredibly brilliant at their subject, that they're shit at everything else. They can't even make a bowl of cornflakes. Others have no brain, never do any work, but have such an easy-going manner that they're bound to be successful. Okay, they have brains too. Whoever you are, though, there are certain steps you can take to get the most from your learning experience at uni... Read more »| 10 Sep 2008 -
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Student Life: Style 101
Greetings, assembled student masses. Since this Student Handbook as a whole is built to ease your transition into campus life, here in fashion corner, we&rs... Read more »| 09 Sep 2008