• Tips for Interrailling 

    I went interrailing with two of my friends for six weeks in March last year. I had the most amazing time and would strongly recommend it. Here are some top tips to get the best out of your experience. Research before choosing your destination – how much is there...
  • Autumn Warmers – Chicken Stir Fry

    Stir-fry is my go-to recipe to warm up a chilly day. Healthy, easy and cheap to make, as well as full of taste and flavour, you can’t go too far wrong. You can add as many vegetables as you want and select whatever sauce you want to cater to...
  • Food Shopping: the Student Guide

    Being an adult is hard enough as it is, and food shopping can be one of the serious challenges to get the hang of. Fitting everything in your basket, using actual maths to figure out if your mum would consider that can of beans to be a bargain, and...
  • Don’t you forget about me: How to maintain healthy relationships from home whilst at University

    As I sit on the 12pm Cross Country train from Manchester Piccadilly, I am overcome with a bittersweet sadness. I am so excited to be reunited with my house-mates: friends I have known for only a year, yet can’t imagine my life without. I am excited to rejoin the...
  • Rosa’s Recommendation of the Week – Marrakesh

    Marrakesh, the best Moroccan bar and restaurant in Nottingham, is situated right in the heart of the city. It’s an enchanting venue that serves scrumptious authentic cuisine with a side of traditional music and belly dancing. Not to be confused with its sister venue, Marrakesh Express, this restaurant is...
  • Autumn Warmers: Halloumi, roasted peppers and avocado burger

    I am really no chef at all, so when my house-mate made this delicious but really simple meal, I had to copy… This recipe makes two servings. Ingredients: One packet of halloumi One avocado One red pepper Two burger buns Plain Greek Yoghurt Four sweet potatoes Ketchup Salt Pepper...
  • Impact Language Guide: French

    French people can sometimes be mistaken as rude, but more often than not there are subtle codes of conversation underpinning the language which, if you do not know, may prevent you from having successful interactions. But do not fear, we have compiled a list of useful phrases to make...