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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LifestyleGap 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 -
EntertainmentStudent 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 -
EntertainmentStudent Memories: Tim Barrow
Tim Barrow fondly reminisces on his inspiring days as a drama student in London. Read more »| 12 Oct 2009 -
EntertainmentFresher'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
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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 -
Lifestyle
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 -
Lifestyle
Student Memories: Dan Glass
Dan Glass recalls his involvement in student activism whilst at Uni Read more »| 29 Sep 2009 -
Entertainment
Scotland's Festival Spirit
Nowhere can Scotland's musical heritage be better observed than at one of the many music festivals that takes place each year across Scotland. Fraser Denholm presents the highlights. Read more »| 28 Sep 2009 -
Entertainment
Student Memories: Stu Who?
Comedian Stu Who? recalls his first day of art college, filled with apprehension and day-glo orange paint. Read more »| 26 Sep 2009 -
Entertainment
Student Memories: Catriona McInnes
Catriona McInnes remembers the benefits of kippers for breakfast (and a 12-year-old Balvenie) during her student days. Read more »| 24 Sep 2009 -
Things To Do
Edinburgh: North
Location: Crescents, cobbled streets and grand Victorian architecture dominate much of North Edinburgh. And while at first glance you might think there&rsq... Read more »| 19 Sep 2009 -
Things To Do
Edinburgh: Southside
Location Edinburgh’s Southside bursts with the city’s most iconic buildings and cultural institutions – from the stunning pink National Mu... Read more »| 18 Sep 2009