Vegan in the Netherlands – Part 1
So, I guess it’s time to come out and say it – Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m a vegan. I promise I don’t just live off salad, and no, I haven’t yet died of malnutrition! I’m starting a new blog series on how to survive as a broke vegan abroad, which will mainly focus on […]
The Journey Begins
Today marks 2 weeks of me being in the Netherlands (I made it!). Although this only sounds like a short period of time, the time since arriving has flown by and I’ve found myself so busy each day that I’ve barely been able to think about how I’ve been settling in and missing home. […]
Getting ready for the Freshers’ Fair
Joining a student group is one of the best things you can do whilst you are a student. Student groups offer you the chance to meet lots of people, who share the same interests as you, some of whom will probably end up being your best friends. Apart from that, joining a student group’s managing […]
#SocialMediaAtUni
When we were younger we were all warned about the dangers of the internet. ‘Don’t accept a friend request from a stranger’, ‘don’t give out any personal information, like an address or a phone number’ – that sermon has been done to death. But the way we use social media now has changed from our […]
Homesick?
If you’re one of this years freshers, let me be the hundredth person to welcome you to Leicester! These next few years are going to be extremely memorable, and I hope that you make the absolute most of them. Ever since I had found out that I would be going to university, I was both […]
I feel like a fresher again!
By now many of you will have had your A-level results, got your place at university and know where you are going to be heading come September. If you’re coming to Leicester, the first two weeks are known as the Fresh Festival. There are different themed events on every night, complete with fancy dress and looking […]
Living in Student Accommodation
So, you’ve got your results, got your place at the University of Leicester, and the day of the big move is looming. This time two years ago I was in your shoes, looking through the freshers’ Facebook page to find anyone doing my course, and anyone living in my building. Moving into student accommodation is […]
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