Jennifer Peck

The Nottingham Goose Fair is the stuff of legends, albeit vague and inconsistent legends, which only occasionally feature actual geese. Sadly, the modern-day fair doesn’t have geese – in fact the only animals I saw were of the stuffed variety. Still, the goose fair is a must-go for people...

‘Clean eating’. ‘Cheat day’. ‘Guilty pleasure’. These are just some of the terms that have infiltrated our everyday language and become the new norm. Yet beneath the greatly edited, insta-worthy snaps of smoothie bowls, and selfies capturing beautifully toned bodies, there lies a dangerous phenomenon that is controlling and...

One of the biggest worries for students starting university is homesickness. Spending weeks and possibly months away from your family is a daunting prospect for any Fresher, and returning students too! Here are five ways to cure homesickness at university: Make dates to see your family: When you’re feeling...

To all you Freshers out there, you may start to sweat at the mere mention of the dreaded act of socialisation.  In order to help you through this awkward, angst inducing stage of life – I thought I would share my own experiences with making friends in first year...

Home is a deeply rooted word; it’s a word that must grow from somewhere ancient and buried. For many Freshers’, going to university also means leaving home for the first time, and it’s common for students to feel homesick and isolated in a new city. Home is both where...

The cycle begins again – like every year, the tabloids have been full of stories in the last few weeks, covering tales of drunken Freshers’ fouling the streets and generally embarrassing themselves. Articles like these clearly disapprove of the behaviour of Freshers’. They infer a sense that drunken A&E...

Wondering what your Freshers’ Week has in store for you? Impact Feature’s Holly Wilson gives her predictions for the most exciting week of the year based on your star sign: Capricorn – The Local 22nd December – 19th January You’re a personal tour guide to all your new friends, offering...