Student Handbook
The Skinny Student Guide, offering an insider's guide to making the most of the student experience in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. We bring you a guide to things to do, food and drink tips, and a look at the arts, entertainment and music scene in your new city, as well as the best student club nights and more.
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Lifestyle
Coming Out As Straight: A Guide to Student Sexuality
Our Deviance ed has a few hints on how to keep things running smoothly with your new-found cohabitants. The cliff notes version; be honest with them Read more »| 03 Sep 2012 -
Lifestyle
Hangin' Tough
So, you scamp, you've overdone it and now need to make it through the day in one piece. Of course, we're happy to help... Read more »| 03 Sep 2012 -
Entertainment
Student Clubbing 101
Get ready to embrace all the sights and booming sounds that Edinburgh and Glasgow can offer Read more »| 05 Aug 2012 -
Entertainment
Shoot 'Em Up: A Guide to Xbox Live
Xbox addict Alex Cole gives you the lowdown on releasing your inner sociopath, from a darkened room in his parents' basement Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
Entertainment
Glory Days: A Muso's Guide to Inebriation
Dave Kerr talks to the frontmen from three of Scotland's finest modern rock bands, who recall the inebriated triumphs of their student years Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
Lifestyle
Costume Drama: A crafty guide to fancy dress
Come September and October the Grassmarket is rammed with prospective trick or treaters hoping to cheat their way to costume supremecy. Sophie Kyle does it t... Read more »| 16 Sep 2011
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Entertainment
Beat Generation: A Student Guide to Scottish Music
Find a desk, sit down and pay attention to The Skinny's indispensible 2011 Scottish music 101 Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
Lifestyle
Gap Yah: A Guide to Taking a Year Out
Paul Mitchell peers beyond the post-colonial, noble savage cliches of the 'gap year' to proffer an array of alternatives, minus the beads and tie-dye Aladdin trousers Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
Entertainment
Student Memories: Adam Stafford
Adam Stafford on the dangers of student life on Sauchiehall Street. Read more »| 14 Oct 2009 -
Lifestyle
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 -
Entertainment
Student Memories: Tim Barrow
Tim Barrow fondly reminisces on his inspiring days as a drama student in London. Read more »| 12 Oct 2009 -
Entertainment
Fresher's Music Guide
Welcome to higher education. During your degree you’ll probably kip in dusty lectures, choose liquid refreshment over required reading and, considering... Read more »| 08 Oct 2009 -
Entertainment
Student Memories: George Pringle
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", George Pringle on why your student years aren't always the best years of your life. Read more »| 08 Oct 2009 -
Lifestyle
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 -
Things To Do
Aberdeen: Union St
Location Take some time to head down to the Union Terrace Gardens for a quiet place to sit and enjoy a few moments in this surprisingly tranquil spot in th... Read more »| 03 Oct 2009