In my first year – like most students here at Durham – I was in catered accommodation. St. Mary’s is a fully catered college with its own kitchen and large dining hall, and it was there that I got most of my meals last year. This year is slightly different though, I have chosen to live out of college in a privately rented…
Why is ethical purchasing and sustainability so important?
At this point, I feel it’s almost impossible to be unaware of the Green Revolution. Between Greta Thunberg mocking Trump’s attempt to @ her on Twitter, to the legend that is Sir David Attenborough, loving the planet has never been cooler.
However, it’s…
Being a student means freedom, independence, fun; It also means responsibilities, dishes and food bills. Navigating this new territory is frightening, but in my opinion, there is no better place to do it than Durham – a safe and peaceful, yet thriving, bustling city. Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are my…
Applying to university is not always a straightforward choice for everyone. Some students have aspired to go to a particular university before they even choose their A-levels, others still struggle to decide on one even after they have received their offers; I happened to be the latter.
How did I decide to study at…
We’ve all been there: you’ve come to university, your student loan has just come in, and suddenly the world is waiting. You have a bit more freedom now – so what are you going to spend the money on? Perhaps a day trip to Newcastle, or a night out with friends. Or so we think. But then the day-to-day life as a student hits…
It’s hilly and sunny
The first thing that I noticed when I arrived in Durham was how sunny the weather was. I had heard a lot about the rainy weather in the UK so I came here expecting the weather to be really terrible all the time, but Autumn in Durham is really sunny and warm, most of the time. I was really glad I…
The images included in this blog are from the first Scoop store in Cambridge.
We are a new initiative in Durham called Scoop, our aim is to bring an affordable, plastic-free alternative where students and the local community can purchase non-perishable food goods at a price which competes with local supermarkets. All of us…
Not everyone is aware of the plight of British hedgehogs. Since the start of this century, studies have estimated a drop by around 50% in their numbers. If, like me, you care deeply about all wildlife, this news is extremely concerning. Hedgehogs are wonderful creatures – unique, vital to ecosystems, and yes, adorable.
How…
Having thoroughly enjoyed my time at Durham University, I thought I would share a few of my personal lessons and thoughts. Hopefully, this will give you some tips if you are off to Durham Uni or other universities.
Most importantly, university is what you make of it. Going to uni doesn’t guarantee you a great time like…
Summer in the City festival
After finishing my online exams on 1st June, I dreaded the lull in productivity that comes after revising intensely for weeks, and began looking for something worthwhile to do. Since all the end-of-year and graduation celebrations had been postponed, I had more spare time in June than I’d…
