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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LifestyleThe Skinny's Food and Drink Glossary
In case you're new to the world of dining (fine or otherwise) and need a hand working out what's what, here's our not-at-all-sarcastic guide to some common food phraseology Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Venues: Pubs
Obviously, there are many, many bars and pubs out there for you to enjoy – here are just a few to get you started Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
SexualityReporting Sexual Assault at Uni
University is supposed to be some of your greatest years, yet 62% of students will experience sexual assault at some point. Here's how to report it Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
LifestyleStudent Handbook: Cooking 101
Cooking is fun, exciting, cheap, interesting and a bona fide life skill. Here’s some quick tips on getting started, delivered via everyone's favourite vegetable Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Offers and Deals
We all love a bargain, and there are plenty of them on offer for students in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. We've collected a series of offers...need a haircut? A lift home or a cut-price pizza? Here you go... Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
Lifestyle6 Essential Student Apps
Find inspiration, keep your health in check and save yourself from fumbling with a handful of pennies with our selection of excellent apps for your smartphone Read more »| 13 Sep 2018
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Things To DoStudent Venues: Late Night Food / Takeaway
Our pick of the places from which to grab something on the go, or while away the day's final hours Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
EntertainmentHow Not To Be a Dick At Gigs: A 6-Step Plan
Follow our six-step guide on how not to be a dick at gigs to avoid being the victim of tuts/eye rolls/internal hatred from your fellow gig-goers Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Venues: Art Galleries
From tiny grassroots galleries to giant multi-million pound behemoths – the galleries to look out for this term Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Venues: Best Coffee and Cafes
The cafes and coffee shops in which to chill out or get extremely caffeinated, take your pick Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Venues: Special Occasion Places
Parents in town? These are the places to hit up... Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Venues: Theatre & Comedy Clubs
Live comedy and theatre is all over the place in Scotland's student cities – here's where to track it down... Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Handbook: Travelling as a student
If you've actually managed to save up enough money for a holiday, congratulations on your stellar budgeting skills – here are some places you can go where you won't have to blow all that sweet, sweet cash Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Venues: Cinemas
The cinemas to check out, and the deals to be had at each of them... Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Things To DoStudent Venues: Shared working and resources
Need somewhere to work on your project or a hub where you can meet like-minded people to help get your ideas off the ground? Go to these places and get started Read more »| 11 Sep 2018