Before coming to Durham, I was completely clueless about the student jargon, I found myself hearing all of these words such as ‘JCR Levy,’ ‘Matriculation’ and ‘Billy Bee’ and getting slightly confused. Here is my guide to the Durham Jargon – so you don’t have to be as confused as I was!
Billy B…
Moving to a new place can be a very daunting experience, but when you’re coming to a great place like Durham it makes things a little easier! Durham City is diverse in its range of opportunities, including cafés, shops and its own market hall by day, and a wide range of bars, restaurants and clubs during evening hours (in…
Durham of course, in normal times (I’m talking pre-pandemic here) offers the opportunity for those legally aged to drink in bars and go to clubs in the city, but this blog is for those who are under 18, having a night off, or just don’t want to drink – there are plenty of other options available for you. Another…
Stitching a Quilt of Community: Squares of hope that bring us together
26th February 2021
During these particularly challenging and uncertain times, the role of Welfare in university has been gaining much needed discourse, as taking care of one’s mental health and wellbeing is finding itself at the top of everyone’s list of priorities. Music Durham Welfare has been working hard to continue to ensure everyone’s…
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…
