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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Travel
Without a Paddle: Rafting in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand is a favourite stop on the student and graduate itinerary – here's one traveller's tale of urban grit, beautiful nature, and sinking into everything-infested waters Read more »| 23 Apr 2019 -
Entertainment
Sound Advice: Jonnie Common's Guide to Making Music
Want to make use of your student freedom to craft an amazing album, but worried you don't have the kit you need? Jonnie Common is here to tell you not to worry, and also to pick up your phone Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Entertainment
Snap Chat: Photography Advice
We talk to two of our favourite photographers about technology, the importance of being nice, and moving from someone who takes photographs to being a photographer Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Entertainment
4 Great Podcasts & YouTube Series
Need foodie inspiration, an audio hug, an intellectual jolt or some low-key language tuition? Here are four places to find just those things... Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Things To Do
Scottish Student Events Calendar 2018-19
The university year can be pretty jam-packed, so start planning your social calendar in advance with our guide to the best cultural events across Scotland throughout the year Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Lifestyle
There’s No Taste Like Home
We speak to international students about how food is the connection to their home countries Read more »| 14 Sep 2018
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Entertainment
Matchbox Cineclub on starting a film night
Sean Welsh of Glasgow's underground cult cinema night Matchbox Cineclub on the challenges and rewards of putting the films you love onto the big screen Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Lifestyle
Student Handbook: Career Development
Here's our guide to making your part-time job or internship work for you, and to avoiding getting ripped off in the process Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Entertainment
How to launch your own project
You have a great idea, and some buddies to help you get it off the ground. Now what?! The Skinny's Books Editor – and one half of indie publishing success story 404 Ink – shares her tips on getting your big plans moving in the right direction Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Entertainment
Cross The Streams: 4 great Netflix alternatives
For the days when you’re too hungover to leave the house but still want to feel cultured, here are the niche streaming services to fire up Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Lifestyle
Travelling with Student Societies
Your student union features hundreds of societies and they can help you see the world, sometimes from the air or on horseback Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Things To Do
Student Venues: Affordable Date Places
Trying to impress someone? Take them to one of these places – even if it's a total bust, you'll have a nice time Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
Lifestyle
Student Handbook Adventure Guide
Indoors, outdoors, winter, summer – your student days can be filled with as much adrenaline-pumping adventure action as you choose. Here's a brief guide to what's out there Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
Things To Do
Student Venues: Multi-arts Spaces
Our guide to those venues that manage to be all things to all people – the multi-arts marvels Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
Things To Do
Student Venues: Small Gig Venues
Some of the best gigs take place in the smallest rooms. Here are some of our favourite venues – shuffle forward so we can all get in... Read more »| 13 Sep 2018