Natasha Fernandes

In the UK we have a tendency to associate ‘Erasmus’ solely with courses that offer a year abroad and as an ambiguously-defined institution that awards language students free money to galavant around Europe. In reality, it is much more than this and is in fact a very serious scheme...

Dear Auntie Carol… How do you keep yourself entertained during long journeys? Auntie Carol says… I waited to answer this question until I was on a long journey myself! I’m a method actress, you see. I take my job VERY seriously. Now that I’m a world famous Agony Aunt,...

Dear Auntie Carol… What do you think is a good way to boost self-confidence? Auntie Carol says… You might be surprised to hear this but Auntie Carol wasn’t always this confident! Once I was a very quiet, very SHY girl. I was! My main problem was overthinking – I’d...

Girls group chat a bit dead with your latest love life disaster? House mates bored of your relationship woes? Just want some honest advice from people who’ve made a whole society dedicated to ensuring love blossoms at UoN? The matchmaking team are here to help! Write in your dating...

Dear Auntie Carol… I have never been to Nottingham before – what is there to do? Auntie Carol says… Oh my Christ. I knew the day would come, I just didn’t know it would come so soon! This is my first question from outside of Nottingham – Auntie Carol...

How many times have you felt guilty for complaining about being cat called because you know a retort will be ‘It’s a compliment! Stop moaning’? But is it really a compliment or is it simply objectification? Personally, I think it can be both. I know what you’re thinking, I’m...

On 2nd October 2018, Theresa May announced that heterosexual couples would be allowed the right to a civil partnership like same-sex couples do. The move comes after a heterosexual couple fought for four years to be allowed a civil partnership. I rejoiced at the news. It’s about time that...