We’ll dance around la Sagrada Familia
Nearly two weeks ago, I landed in Barcelona with two of my best friends from university – Bryony and Holly. We had been dreaming of and planning this trip for about a year, with the inspiration coming from one of our favourite childhood films, Cheetah Girls 2 (cheesy, we know). I had never been […]
Leicester to London, 1776-Style
Last November, I surprised my boyfriend with something he had been wishing for for an absolute age, however thought there would be absolutely no chance of getting – tickets for his birthday to see Hamilton in London’s Victoria Palace Theatre. I bought the tickets last June, on the day that they were released for […]
The best shows to watch to unwind from uni
If you’re anything like my friends and I you’ll spend most of your evenings chilling watching TV or Netflix. When I’m not watching a channel 4 show with the girls in the living room, I’ll be watching the latest crime drama with my boyfriend (we love a Silent Witness to get hooked on). I’ve put […]
How I unwind and relax amidst the pressures of uni
There are times when the uni bubble can feel like too much; you feel under a lot of stress and pressure and like you’re working yourself into a rut. You can sometimes feel this way whether you have numerous deadlines looming or a relatively relaxed work schedule at the time, it’s just part and parcel […]
Leicester living: more than just a uni city
More than being just a great student city, Leicester is a rich multi-ethnic cultural hub buzzing with activity and diversity. While as students you may only be exposed to the very obvious elements of Leicester city life, I encourage you to delve a little deeper and discover that there is far more to Leicester than […]
All that is Pure
University of Leicester students are all short of time right now, what with it being the middle of exam season, so for this weeks’ blog post I thought I’d do something a little different. It’s a listicle, but it will be a short one with three suggestions for the purest, happiest things to get you […]
Life update: Dissertation Season is OVER
The end of April and beginning of May has been a busy time for me. I came back to Leicester after spending the bank holiday weekend at home in Suffolk and since stepping off the train it’s been non-stop. Leicester Vegan Festival & Handmade Festival It will reassure you to know that even […]
“It didn’t make it disgusting” The weekend my parents went vegan
I’ve been home for the long weekend, as I had some time off work because the Students’ Union was closed. It’s been a well-earned break from work, revision, and my dissertation as well as a chance to catch up on some much-needed rest. My parents decided to eat some vegan meals with me whilst I […]
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