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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Things To DoEdinburgh: Leith
Juliet Buchan explores the sea shore with a trip down to Leith. Read more »| 18 Sep 2009 -
Things To DoEdinburgh: City Centre
Explore the centre of our great city with Ray Philp. Read more »| 15 Sep 2009 -
Things To DoDundee
Location The Perth Road is one of the most popular areas with students and it’s easy to see why. As well as being the cultural centre (the Dundee Cont... Read more »| 12 Sep 2009 -
LifestyleVolunteering 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 -
Things To Do
Alternative Clubbing
Chris Duncan presents your guide to the Scottish clubbing scene Read more »| 02 Sep 2009 -
Entertainment
So you want to make a film?
Gavin Sturgeon gives a quick introduction to making a student film. Read more »| 01 Sep 2009
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Entertainment
The World of Stand-Up
Think you're funny? Ariadne Cass-Maran suggests a few tips for wannabe comics. Read more »| 18 Aug 2009 -
Entertainment
Setting the Stage
Gareth K Vile introduces you to Scotland's theatre and performance scene. Read more »| 05 Aug 2009 -
Entertainment
A Brief History of Scottish Music: 1978 - 2008
In Scotland we like to boast about how brilliant we are at just about everything. We invented pretty much the whole modern world, including television, the t... Read more »| 23 Sep 2008 -
Lifestyle
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 -
Entertainment
Student Life: When Frightened Rabbit Met A Psychedelic Cat
When I first arrived in Glasgow to study at the Art School, I was dropped off by my parents at the Margaret Macdonald House halls having enjoyed an unbearabl... Read more »| 16 Sep 2008 -
Things To Do
Scotcampus Freshers' Festival
Taking the ‘square’ out of George Square, the second annual Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival rolls into the centre of Glasgow on 3 and 4 Octob... Read more »| 16 Sep 2008 -
Things To Do
Student Life: Theatre ain't what it used to be
Musty curtains and dusty stages? Theatre is no longer for the blue rinse brigade, as sexy shows and exciting productions are homegrown on your doorstep Read more »| 16 Sep 2008 -
Entertainment
Student Life: The Twilight Sad's 5 Point Plan
So I've noticed recently that being in a band is a bit like being a student. You drink a lot, you’re always fuckin’ skint and you spend most of y... Read more »| 15 Sep 2008 -
Things To Do
Student Life: The best nights in
Ticking every gender stereotype in the book, here’s some ideas for the best girls’ and boys’ nights that a small amount of money can buy. W... Read more »| 15 Sep 2008