Category: lifestyle
Concert Etiquette
| May 12, 2013 | Posted by Sophie Wright under culture, lifestyle |
Recently, I went to a concert in Holmfirth. This in itself is an achievement; living where I do makes going anywhere a veritable nightmare. Understandably, this meant I was quite excited. Miles Kane sounds like Alex Turner (frontman of the Arctic Monkeys, music man of Submarine, has a wicked hairdo), and he even co-fronts a band with him, so he would be superb live. Right? What transpired wasn’t his fault. Holmfirth is a stereotypical North English village – really quaint, I may go there again in the future – and there had been a football match earlier on that day. I don’t like to tarnish with the same brush, but the majority of the crowd stood on the floor directly… more
Placements: Why I Think Every Course Should Make This a Requirement
| April 25, 2013 | Posted by Johann Herbert under features, lifestyle |
Johann Herbert is a French student currently doing a placement in the UK at Strategy Internet Marketing. He shares his experiences and gives advice to fellow students on how to find work once they graduate… Employers Want It All People today have a much freer access to further education than ever before, and as a result employers are generally expecting us to be extensively educated. It’s common for young people to study for many years before attempting to integrate into professional work environments. The irony is that the same companies that expect young people to come equipped with all sorts of qualifications are also expecting them to have considerable professional working experience. In turn, universities have adapted their learning programmes… more
AJ’s Advice – clumsiness
| March 30, 2013 | Posted by Alaa Jasim under AJ's Advice |
So, readers, I don’t know if you know this, but I am pretty clumsy. Sometimes, dangerously so. None of my clumsiness has yet led to disaster, touch wood, but I have had my moments. Graceful people of the world just laugh at clumsy people like me. The problem is, it can be a genuine problem. Luckily, I can function in day-to-day life, but simple things like walking on uneven ground can prove challenging. Cobbled streets are pretty much my worst nightmare. But lately, I’ve discovered simple things that can help, so, dear reader, if you’re anything like me, read on. 1. Keep focused when walking: For some incomprehensible reason, I find the sky fascinating when I’m out and about, which often… more
AJ’s Advice – finding inspiration
| March 23, 2013 | Posted by Alaa Jasim under AJ's Advice |
Yes, I know, it’s been a bit longer than a while. Honestly, I’ve been lacking in inspiration lately, and trying to sneeze out a piece of writing can often just result in a blank page and a massive headache. And believe me, there have been many headaches. Finding something to inspire you, not just to write, but to paint, to work to generally enjoy being alive can be difficult, but you just have to find a system, or a set of things that won’t fail to inspire you. That way, you won’t be blank for more than a bit longer than a while. Here are the things that inspire me most (in no particular order): 1. People I have quite… more
Video Games – a violent menace?
| March 21, 2013 | Posted by Ellys Sugarman under entertainment, lifestyle, satire, technology |
I love video games, despite not owning an Xbox or any other assorted games console – I have in the past owned a console, just not right this minute. I brother and myself got our first serious game – for the play station – in 2004 – age eight, we got a couple of games for Christmas our favourite of which was Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It should be noted for my parents benefit that we bellowed for San Andreas, but it was decidedly too violent. Vice City however, had been what we will call “product tested” by our 13-year-old friend from up the street and our uncle, who said it wasn’t too inappropriate. And so we tucked in. Being excited… more
Why Most Employers Don’t Care What Subject Your Degree Is In
| March 17, 2013 | Posted by Jessica Kenyon under lifestyle |
Image by Tulane Public Relations. Today, a degree seems to be just that: a degree. When it comes to applying for graduate-level jobs, the actual subject you’ve studied almost seems irrelevant; employers on the whole give the impression of being preoccupied with graduates achieving the all important 2:1, regardless of what subject it’s in or which university the degree has come from. Having a degree, any degree, clearly shows that a student is academically competent and is a dedicated individual. However, graduate employers need something to act as a benchmark, and it seems that that’s the 2:1 grade; it’s probably the most efficient way for them to whittle down the hundreds of applications they receive for each post into… more
How to Avoid Being Scammed on Holiday
| March 10, 2013 | Posted by Laura Woodhouse under lifestyle |
How to avoid being scammed on Holiday So you’ve booked your holiday for summer and now you just have to survive exams so you can finally get away. Whether you are going to Thailand, inter-railing around Europe or partying in Magaluf thousands of students will fall victim to scams. Some may just overcharge you while other outcomes may be more serious. It’s difficult to know the dangers new countries can bring especially when you’re visiting to relax. Here are a few tips to help you avoid being scammed so you can have more money for partying! Before you go away Preparation is key. Be sure to read up on the places you are visiting especially if you’re planning on… more
Busting the 5 Biggest Student Loans Myths
| March 5, 2013 | Posted by Jess Astbury under lifestyle |
Debt is the bane of students’ lives here in the UK. The vast majority of university goers will have taken out a student loan of some kind so it’s important to be clued up on their ins and outs. With so many different kinds of loan floating around with all different names, it can be easy to become a little baffled. In this cloud of confusion is where all those pesky misconceptions and myths breed. Here are the top 5 biggest myths about your student loan and what you should make of them: 1. Loans are written off if you move overseas Whilst it’s a lovely myth to believe in, why aren’t more people swanning off after uni to sip… more
Religion? Maybe not…
| March 3, 2013 | Posted by Zac Menzies under culture, lifestyle |
Of course this is a sensitive topic and I do not wish to be a Richard Dawkins assaulting the beliefs of others. However I am of the opinion that religion is nothing more than nonsensical historical diatribe! As a History student my work constantly revolves around the changing nature of religion through time, as well as its many atrocities. Maybe History has given me a blinkered view of religion, I certainly see it as a more divisive and aggressive force than a force for good. So for those that say it is a benign power and forms the basis for modern morality… really? Is it not intrinsic that we see it as bad to kill one another, that kindness is good, that it is better to love than… more
So you think you know New York?
| February 19, 2013 | Posted by Sarah Aston under lifestyle |
Almost everyone in the world has an opinion on New York. And almost everyone in the world has a different opinion on New York. This is hardly surprising. Indeed, television shows ranging from Law and Order and CSI to Sex and the City and How I Met Your Mother have all depicted some aspect of the infamous city and so, depending on who you speak to, the descriptions people give you can vary dramatically. I’ve seen all the movies and heard all the songs dedicated to depicting life in the sleepless city, I sang along to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys and their concrete jungle where dreams are made of. What I hadn’t done is actually experienced New York. And I… more
