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The fashion trend that never left. . . . . . . . . . 4 CUSTOMISE YOUR OWN CLOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 WAYS TO SAVE YOUR BANK BALANCE. . . . . . . . . . . 8 SEXUALISATION CONCERNS OF YOUNG PEOPLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 DAYS OUT ON A BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 A ROUGH GUIDE TO BACKPACK YOUR WAY AROUND EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 A BACKPACKERS GUIDE TO TRAVELLING EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 HOUSES FROM HELL.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 A GUIDE TO HOUSE HUNTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 THE PASSION AND THRIVING ENERGY OF WEMBLEY STADIUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 THE CHEAPER THE BETTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 TECH SAVVY TIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 LOOKING FOR RECRUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 3
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The fashion trend that never left by rebecca leggott With the 80’s style coming back in to fashion everyone is wanting a piece of it even you students. Fashion has its way of resurfacing time and time again. The big names in fashion are latching on to this trend and making it more impossible for students to afford clothes than it already is. Designers seeing a new opportunity for profit design these clothes and put a huge costly label on them knocking students back from the chance of real fashion. Being a student you have no money to spend on clothes only the important things like alcohol and partying but what about that new dress you’ve been dying to get? Not only is the 80’s back it did in fact
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never leave, all year round 80’s 70’s any era of fashion has always been available at Vintage Fairs, Charity Shops and even online. Although it is technically second hand as they always say ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’. You can find these clothes that are back in fashion for more than less half the price you’ve just got to know where to look. If you have a flare for fashion and creating your own clothes going to vintage fairs is perfect for you to find good cheap quality clothes that you can then customise and alter to your fancy. You can jazz them up your selves you bought a pair of jeans but wanted shorts easy make them yourselves.
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When we asked a customer at a vintage fair what are her thoughts on fashion and the trends here is what she said. What the
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The latest fashion trends are definitely something else, the style my mum had when she was about my age is what I’m finding myself shopping for, vintage is by far the longest lasting latest trend and it’s only going to keep expanding. Being a student do you find it difficult to afford the latest fashions? I do find it hard to follow the latest fashions especially living on a budget, but there’s always the alternatives for the high priced clothing. Where
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I usually shop in new look h&m and primark the clothing is good quality affordable and like every shop up to date with the latest trends. Have you ever been to vintage fairs or shopped online at discounted/second hand sites?
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Customising your own clothes is a great way to get clothing you feel comfortable in you can cover up what you want and express your creativity. Have you ever own clothes or from scratch?
customised even made If yes
your them why?
Of course, before I started uni I got into the habit of buying cheaper clothing and customising them, I then found out about eBay and decided to sell my customised outfits, turns out a lot of people like to buy customised clothes, they’re original and affordable. What would you recommend to other students when it comes to finding affordable fashion? I would strongly suggest that everyone browses eBay and if a chance comes up have a rummage at car boots one wash and abit of tweeking up can turn your £1.00 into £50 and believe me it works.
100% these shops are by far the best way for students to keep up with the trends, there easily accessible and sometimes there’s the options to trade clothes and even make a fair bit of money.
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CUSTOMISE YOUR OWN CLOTHES by rebecca leggott
First and one of the most popular ideas is to tear up them old jeans. You find an old pair of jeans they could belong to you, your mother or even your father but they are boring. Well you can personally customise them to your liking. 1. You can rip shreds from the knees but don’t make them too big cause that will be ridiculous. 2. You can roughly paint (fabric paint of course) those jeans using any colour you like however don’t use too much because you will ruin the effect. 3. Cut the entire leg off and make a brand new pair of shorts.
Another popular idea is to customise t-shirts. Yes you probably have millions of t-shirts but none of them are unique or qwerky. Dig out an old plain basic t-shirt it can be male or female it doesn’t matter then get creative. 1. A current trend happening is tie dying this is where you can be really creative. First of all get some fabric dye and some elastic bands. Then tie parts of the shirt you want dying by twisting it making it into shapes and place the elastic band in place to hold it. Then drop your shirt into the fabric dye and leave it to soak then remove to let it dry. Once it has dried take off the elastic bands and see your unique patterns emerge. 2. Like the jeans you can take the scissors to your clothes. If it’s a big t-shirt but you want for example a crop top then simply cut off half the t-shirt. 3. Another interesting way to create a new design is a bit of patchwork. Find some old material lying around cut it in to various shapes and sizes then sow it on to the t-shirt by doing this you can add real personality.
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A big one for women is a dress you’ve worn the same dress ever since you can remember and its starting to get embarrassing people always seeing you in the same outfit well no need to buy a new dress just recreate the original. 1. First of all you can change the length of the dress say it is too long and you want it shorter well get the scissors and get cutting don’t be straight about it make it wavy or jagged whatever suits your fancy. 2. Still using those scissors you can customise the neck of your dress for instance you have a long sleeve dress and what a strapless dress easy cut of the bits you don’t need leaving space to sow a seam filled with elastic so your new dress doesn’t fall down. 3. Rip it. Rip it. Rip it don’t be neat about it rip of the arms, the hem, even rip a slit down the side whatever you do it will have a distinctive effect.
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money advice
7 ways to save your bank balance By Amy-Louise McCafferty
So as soon as loan day comes, on any students mind is ‘’what can I buy this time’. Maybe a new phone or a new gadget, but the issue here is that the gadget costs to run and you have the money now but who’s going to pay it later…Your overdraft. Organization is key to students not just for their studies but for money management too! Before you think about running to the apple store for the new release on loan day or changing up your wardrobe... Here’s a few tips to keep your bank account healthy and yourself.
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1. Do some GCSE math’s: Add up all the money you have and minus any money that will be exiting in the near future.
2. Get a calendar: Work out how long it is until you next get any money, through jobs etc. (this will help when it comes to budgeting what you have)
everything and you won’t have to do it again for the rest of the month.
5. The market is your new best friend: £1.75 for a bag of mixed peppers in Sainsbury’s? FEAR NOT the market is here…how about a full bag of them for 50p? Same with your fruit and veg. think about the savings!
3. Do the math’s again: Divide the amount of money by the amount of weeks till next ‘payday’.
4. Now your moneys worked out, time to budget Now you have a clear view of how much money you have a month or week, head on down to your new best friend ALDI and stock up on all the essentials. Also, ALDIS frozen section is quite handy. Even if you don’t fancy it now stock up on
6. EBay: For the gadgets you can’t afford but your still going to buy, why not try eBay? Just because its second hand doesn’t mean it’s broken.
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Recycle: Instead of spending
your loan money on gadgets, why not sell your old ones and use the money to pay for the things you want. Gum tree and eBay are perfect places for selling your unwanted things.
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SEXUALISATION CONCERNS OF YOUNG PEOPLE by jack pearson The growing pressure of social media has had a major impact on young people with regard to the way they look. Magazines may portray false representations of young women to society, especially concerning younger women between the ages of 16-24 with many believing they need to be as pretty as the models portrayed in the publications or on television and commercials. Many fashion magazines and programmes identify the ‘average’ sized woman to be 8-12, where it is argued by society that the average size of
a female is 12-16, however 12-16 according to much media coverage 1216 is regarded as been overweight. The latter perception, for many young women across the world, puts pressure on them to strive towards having the ‘perfect figure’. It is difficult for many young people to leave the house without having some form of media source around them. This could be in the form of billboards at the side of a bus stop, advertisements on the side of public transport, mobile phones and pictures displayed photography by jack pearson
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in magazines and newspaper all portraying women as ‘sexy’. However it is crucial to understand that these images of women can put pressure lots of impressionable young women, many viewing these photographs believing they need to be thin and beautiful in order to be seen as acceptable, subsequently many young women losing self-esteem. Photographs have become increasingly sexualised over the last century are more often than not showing the utopia of womanhood this adding further to the anxiety felt by many women to the point where many would argue it has become sexist and somewhat discriminatory with many implying that women are not seen as human beings, but more of a sexual object, particularly when advertising products that are tailored towards a male audience.
order to attract male attention. The growing media pressure could subsequently contribute to further problems concerning teenage girls facing these issues when they go through body change causing so much stress that it may affect their mental state, the young women could become so obsessed leading to depression, eating disorders and even self-harm. Although sexualisation is ten times more common in women, it can also have a negative impact on how males feel about themselves. Magazines for men, such as ‘Mens Health’ portray a ‘ripped’ male as the main photograph, giving a clear stereotype on masculinity. Pressures on men may include gym obsession, attitude, aggression and the need to hide true feelings and emotions.
It is argued with regard to magazines and newspapers that men typically are more interested in what catches their gaze, such as gadgets, cars and sexualised images of women, whereas women are typically more intrigued to articles based on gossip and informational features. Some magazine producers may see the females as an object of stimulation for its male audience, this furthering to the female struggle against the perception that women must all look a certain way in
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Many therapists believe that, unlike women, men are not as open about how they feel thus making it difficult to identify potential stress related issues. In many health magazines, men are always portrayed to be strong, such as abs, six packs and broad chests. The pressures for men to keep in good shape are ridiculously high, which effects a larger proportion of the male population than is reported. An online survey showed that 70% of the participants, between the ages of 18-24, believed that men are under pressure from the media to look and act in a stereotypical way.
The opinionated views from media sources based on attractiveness gives uncertain representations as to what the true identify of what “looking good” really portrays, society is constantly imposing the perfect image into young peoples
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According to a study by the University of Buffalo (New York) on sexualisation, sociologists found that the depiction of women in widespread media had become increasingly sexualised, with various researchers going as far as ‘pornified’ in some cultures. Some images have been reported to have negative penalties concerning both men and women. The study was based on the pop-culture magazine named the Rolling Stones, which were analysed from the late 1960s to late 2000s. In total 1000 images of both males and females were examined leading many sociologists to a variety of conclusions. Such concerns were suggested that images of women had become more sexualised throughout the years, but not men. In the study sociology professor Erin Hatton believed that: “We don’t necessarily think it’s problematic for women to be portrayed as ‘sexy.’ But we do think it is problematic when nearly all images of women depict them not simply as ‘sexy women’ but as passive objects for someone else’s sexual pleasure.” -EricHatton
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The pressure of media will always be there, continuing to affect many young men and women across the world. Many young people struggle to cope with the issues both physically and mentally, some magazines try to stress the downfalls of aspiring to achieve the “perfect image”, with the objective of preventing young people from damaging there confidence and self-esteem.
heads, forcing them to become self obsessed with their appearance.
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Sexualisation of young people will always remain more focused towards women as far as media involvement is concerned, and as a result impressionable and vulnerable young women will continue to lose self-confidence. The representation of males is becoming more common in society, when it comes to defining what is masculine. The media use sexualisation as a way of getting a message across with regard
to their products, however such messages can be demoralizing to the self-worth of others. Society should accept both men and women regardless of looks and size, people should be respected for who they are and there is no mold yet created that can shape us all into the perfect being.
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budget days out
days out on a budget By Amy-Louise McCafferty Travelling just became easier. With hundreds of sites offering different promotions every day the opportunity to travel is becoming more of a possibility. For most students life is about adventure, whether or be in the UK or venturing abroad. For those who don’t feel like venturing out of the UK there are many things to do on a smaller budget. For example by purchasing an nus extra card which is available to many students you can get exclusive discounts on places from theme parks to even hotels, which is perfect for those looking for a cheap weekend getaway. . Where a car is not possible there are many options such as the coach, mega bus and trains that offer cheap and easy ways for students to reach their desire locations. As far as student discounts go there is an option to purchase a rail card or even a coach card, these allow you to book your journey and receive an extra 1/3 off travel. If that doesn’t sound cheap enough and you’re feeling brave then there is another alternative. This method requires a
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little bit of research and reviews and probably a safety discussion with your parents but it’s worthwhile in the end. https://liftshare.com/uk this service enables students to look into the place they are travelling to and find a car going in that direction. This service is completely safe and effective you can pay your share of petrol with students also travelling in the same direction, as diverse as universities are you are more than likely to find someone within your city travelling to the place you want to visit. Although this method of transport may seem risky to some there are thousands of students who participate on a regular basis.
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To help those on their adventures, here’s a list of affordable websites allowing you to make your adventure seem possible: 1.www.statravel.co.uk/ this website can benefit students under 26 to find cheap flights and affordable breaks. 2.http://www.studentuniverse. co.uk/ another site in which allows students to travel cheaper.
For those wanting to venture out of the UK the coach is your new best friend, Yes it may be a longer journey but the stop of points of on the way to your destination allow you to view places you may of wondered about. There are many stories and blogs about student adventures and their travelling experiences and it is highly recommended that you read through a few of these before you set off. They can act as guides for the places you wouldn’t like to end up and could potentially help you out. Especially when it comes to where to stay as no one would like to end up in the nightmarish hostel from the movies. The prices of being abroad can range depending on the area so the best sites to look at are the ones with the special offers and ones that are available to students.
3.Groupon: the site for everyone, not just for students but here you can purchase vouchers for cheaper holidays and even cheaper travel, it may be a distraction because of its other incising deals but it is defiantly worth a read up on. 4.Student beans: This site is available to students once signed up with a valid email address, here you can find vouchers and money off to support your travelling experience. This site is updated regularly so it’s worth subscribing to, to ensure you find the best deal as soon as it comes up. 5.https://www.ukstudytours.com/: home to student trips, whether it’s a day trip or a long weekend this site offers fair prices for the bargin hunters amongst us. They provide several different locations and coach travel with many stops, so for an adventure a little bit longer on a bus may be worth it!
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TRAVEL
A ROUGH GUIDE TO BACKPACK YOur WAY AROUND EUROPE by rebecca Leggott
To go backpacking around Europe it is one of those moments where you drop everything and just go for it. It will just be you and your backpack travelling the world experiencing the richest of cultures living the dream. You have the best chance to do this whilst you’re still young and care free. The idea of this sort of trip can be daunting when it comes to the cost thinking about travel, accommodation and of course food. However there are so many cheap options out there you 20
just have to find them for instance accommodation wise you don’t need to stay in a 5 star hotel a simple hostel with cooking provisions will more than suffice. It will be more of an adventure giving you the opportunity to make new friends in the same environment. When it comes to travel one of your best options will be buying an InterRail pass allowing you stop at each destination along the way. You get the close knit experience of meeting other travellers, seeing the sights from ground level and making lifelong memories in the process. There are websites with tools in place to help you plan your travel and compare cheapest ways to travel. Aside from all the planning of travel and accommodation you’ve got to think about the places you do in fact want to visit and what events are on in
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Travel your way around Europe in style living through the lands and your backpack. It’s not your typical holiday like two weeks abroad in the sunshine the experience of backpacking around Europe is an adventure. The chance to visit Europe and see the many cultures located within Europe is once in a lifetime opportunity. Being a student you have the perfect time to experience it with long summers you have the time to travel around Europe but it’s having the funds that’s the problem however this cannot become an issue if you budget the journey well. Finding cheap ways to travel, cheap accommodation and ways to save money on food can help make your dream of travelling more affordable. As they say you don’t need to be rich to travel.
vice STUDENT that country. Whilst travelling around Europe there are countless destinations to visit such as Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Italy, Budapest and so many more. In each of those countries are traditions, events and all sorts happening you want to make sure you plan it so your there for as many as possible. The festivals, parades and carnivals are all unique to their own cultures. There are both summer and winter events it will depend on when you go travelling for instance if you were travelling to Budapest during the summer you may encounter the Sziget Festival a popular European music festival with international acts and the best party atmosphere perfect for you students. When it comes to packing for your trip of a lifetime the trick is to live out of your backpack so don’t over pack it otherwise it can weigh you down. All you will need to pack is the bare essentials and of course leave some room for souvenirs. Some of your essential should include a first aid kit, important documents, money, driving licence, universal adaptor (don’t want your phone to run out of battery), a language book (so you can speak to the locals), waterproof jacket, backpack rain cover, playing cards (always a must for those long train journeys), hiking boots (you never know where you might end up), wet wipes (in case you end up in a mess), resealable bags (for food of course), clothes suitable for the climates you expect to be in and finally yourselves (and a friend if your not travelling alone).
Once you have you travel plan sorted, your accommodation booked and your backpack all packed you are ready to start your adventure but do remember if you haven’t planned everything down to the last detail don’t worry instead you can be spontaneous and see where you end up but obviously do be careful. Also an important tip from previous backpackers is that the trick is to spend more time in fewer places than less time in more places. This way you can make the most of your visits getting the best quality of the countries instead of jumping from one to the next only getting a glimpse at what is available. A big major must to bring along on your travels will be your camera so you can physically capture your amazing moments and memories. You can even bring a journal to document everything you have experienced and lived through. Most importantly remember to live in the moment. 21
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A backpackers guide to travelling europe by rebecca Leggott 1. Plan your trip ahead otherwise you will be stuck in god knows where with a useless map and not enough underwear to cover your days travel. 2. Remember to pack your passport and money otherwise your screwed at the first step. 3. Please let someone know you are about to go travelling otherwise if you get lost a game of ‘where’s wally’ will commence.
5. A very important tip is to leave your valuables at home for example that stupidly expensive watch you got for your 21st well it now belongs to someone on the streets of Amsterdam so watch out for pickpockets. 6. The trick to backpacking is walking everywhere you possibly can one reason it will save you money and two it means getting off your lazy bum and enjoying the adventure at its fullest. 7. 22
One tip to save money… sleep on
8. Food is a must, yes you can go out to restaurants but if you’re on a tight budget find somewhere you can stay that has cooking provisions that allow you to make your own food there you go so much cheaper. That way you can spend the rest of your money on the important stuff like alcohol. 9. Forget what your parents said about talking to strangers you’re never going to have an adventure if you don’t make friends. However do be careful on who you choose not everyone is as lovely as yourselves. 10. Finally… Have fun, that is after all what you’re paying for.
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4. There will be no need to over pack for instance you do not need those 10 pairs of jeans cause chances are they won’t fit in your bag anyway so only pack light that way you won’t have much weighing you down on your adventure.
the streets that way you save money for accommodation. Only joking you fool what you must do is find a place to stay far in advance so that way you don’t end up sleeping on the streets. There are cheap affordable places available all you have to do is find them.
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A backpackers tale by rebecca leggott Reinier and his friends travelled from The Netherlands through Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania and all the way to their final destination, Istanbul in Turkey. “Hopping in and out of trains through Central and Eastern Europe to get to Istanbul in 10 days might seem like a bold plan. Adding loads of stops on its way – from Hungarian bathing houses to climbing castles along the Romanian coastline – might not ease that process. However, running from train to train, sleeping some hours here and there and seeing new sights was super rewarding.” Bouke and Maaike packed their backpacks, tents and InterRail passes and set off on their first ever interrailing trip. The highlights were dancing barefoot at a festival in Croatia and snorkeling in the Adriatic Sea. “Ahh 3 weeks of total freedom...freedom to
do what we wanted, go where we pleased and all at our own pace. Loved it!” Frank and his friends travelled from France all the way up to Norway and Sweden. In between they visited Ghent, Berlin and many more great cities! “ Interrail is a great way to travel and meet new people from different countries. I will never forget how much fun we had during our trip through Europe! I could reccomend anyone to go out there and start your own adventure!” Anne and Robin interrailed through Montenegro, Serbia, Romania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary and Croatia in 28 days. “From each city we stayed during our InterRail trip, we sent a postcard to our house in Amsterdam. When we got back home, our the doormat was covered with postcards full of sweet memories.”
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Houses from hell By Amy-Louise McCafferty
When entering a property and being told many interesting things from your local estate agent your mind will be going into overdrive. Thinking about how many people you can invite round, how loud you can have your music and starting to arrange summer barbeques in the pretty and prepped front back garden. For others it will
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be about finally having some space to study and getting rid of the annoying people you met in your first year. The first week of buying a property is the most exciting. Moving all your belongings into your room you drew straws for, buying more stuff to add to your room and the endless amounts of images that Facebook receives of “my new house” and “fully moved in”. But then for some students the nightmare happens… the washing machine broke, the hobs stopped working, the hot waters turned cold and even worse the mould has started to appear. What estate agents don’t have to tell you will start creeping up and start to become a problem. When looking at a property it may be awkward but you should for your own benefit check the whole house or flat thoroughly whether it means you check the window ledges and walls for holes or even asking the current tenants if there are any underlying problems. Remember this is for your own benefit and stops it becoming a problem in the future. For one student in her second year in rented property is enough to make the awkward checking seem
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As your parents wave you goodbye on the first day of university in your chosen city its clear to see the next 3-5 years of your study is a worrying factor in their minds. Not just because of the excessive amounts of alcohol consumption or the fear of you being alone but where you live is usually a main worry. Most students spend their first year of study living in halls to make friends in the city in the same position as them and for the others, it’s just an excuse to start again and build your own personality. FREEDOM! When this year passes the main thing on every students mind is “my first house” and the first thing on your parents mind is “what shed will they pick”. As a lot of student housing is affordable and quite stylish, what they look like when you view them doesn’t mean there are no issues.
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like the best idea in the world. Imagine walking into your house for the first time bringing the countless amount of boxes and suitcases, your new duvet set and pillows‌ perfect. Moving in to settle down in the house you thought was perfect and it lasting two months. Until the toilet located next to your room has a bust pipe the alarming sound at 9am on a hung-over Sunday morning of your house mate sat in her room which seems to be leaking from the bathroom above. Loaned books ruined, electronics dripping wet a ceiling with an enormous ring around it. If that doesn’t sound like an eventful day in this house then just wait there is more. The clothes you have neatly folded and put in your drawers and wardrobe have started to
smell pungent and have strange marks on them. One word. MOULD. The one thing that you can’t always see but the smell does not leave. The bathroom next to your room has been repaired by the maintenance provided but now there is a bigger problem, the smell and the fact it is seeping into your bedroom makes your perfect house seem like something your parents imagined it would be. The estate agents who were once there whenever you had a question now have a lack of interest and have decided to wait days before responding and your left with a mess. For a student studying this could affect everything, from health to finances. Mould is a common problem but should be acted upon straight away otherwise problems will persist.
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house hunting
a guide to house hunting By Amy-Louise McCafferty
When your landlord doesn’t seem to help and your estate agents aren’t providing you with the house you need and the standards in which they should universities offer support in which they can take it as a case. If it’s not working when you try it is highly recommended you tell a liaison officer, they could be your saviour. As for your next house… here’s a few tips for when you’re searching for a property. 1. Estate agents. When looking into renting a house it is just as important that you look into the estate agent, read reviews and gather up all the information necessary. This will help as you are at an advantage of having good service
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and overall a better place to live. 2. Viewings. The house you desire and have an interest in will always come with downsides, whether it be the location, parking or surrounding areas. When worried about an areas why not visit it in the evening when the children are home from school and people are back from their daily routines, this way you will be able to see what it is you are paying for and is a good way to stay out of trouble if you’re a lively character. 3. Picking a house. It’s important that when you are viewing a house that you look out for anything that could potentially become a problem. If you get the chance try as the current occupiers if there is
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anything wrong with the properties. 4. If the price is right. For most students the cheaper the better but remember that anything is up for negotiation. Many students have managed to haggle down the price of rent and agree on methods of payment that are more suitable. 5. What to do when in trouble. There will be many ways you can gain support through your university and even local council. If a problem appears don’t be afraid to branch out for help, after all its your money that you are spending and your welfare is the most important.
For those still worrying about what houses to rent and where to rent them from your university can help you. Most universities have people on site that can act as guides and help ypu with these situations. Although most reviews fron students will be that they lived in what seemed to be a dump the experience you will gain itself will be enough to set you up for the years ahead.
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SPORTS
The passion and thriving energy of.. by jack pearson
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Wembley Stadium is located in the northern area of London, situated at Wembley Park and was opened in 2007. The newly developed Wembley Stadium was built on the same site of the former Wembley stadium, which was demolished in 2003. The stadiums main use is for international fixtures and is the home ground of England national football team. The last football game that took
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For every football fan across the United Kingdom, Wembley Stadium is always a dream venue to go watch ones supported team. Games played at Wembley Stadium include major cup finals such as the FA Cup or the Football League play-off final involving two opponent’s competing for promotion to the upper leagues and not forgetting Wembley is home to the English national side. With a capacity of up to 90,000 seats, the stadium can hardly be
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..wembley stadium place at the phenomenal stadium was the crucial match between England and Slovenia, which welcomed the visiting supporters to Wembley Park for a huge game in order for England to qualify for France 2016 World Cup. The game was a big one with a lot at state as these sides were the leading two of their group. The fans turning up in great numbers with an overall attendance of 85,000 inside the stadia, the couple thousand Slovenia fans made there presence known and took a surprising lead 57 minutes into the game through an own-goal from Jordan Henderson. However the lead than two minutes capitalised from which in doubt moment for the
lasted no longer when Wayne Rooney the penalty spot, was a memorable England captain
celebrating his 100th international appearance. A delightful turn of events for England as they broke Slovenia’s resilience with two further goals coming from Rooney’s striking partner Danny Welbeck on the 66th and 72nd minutes respectfully. Wembley Stadium offers exceptional outing, especially for family or groups of friends. The international games involving England combine all football supporters across the country together supporting the same team. The turn out is special and shows the diversity between supporters from different cities that show distinctive characteristics from the fans from the northern area of England to the Southern End of the country.
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living on a budget
The cheaper the better? By Amy-Louise McCafferty
For most students living away from home can be the most daunting thing having to carry out the everyday tasks that someone else once did for you. On most students mind is how do I cook? Where do I shop? I need to budget my money. Luckily there are many things you can do to get rid of these problems with ease. When it comes to buying meats is the cheaper the better? For money yes, for your health…maybe not. This is because most cheap meat contain more fat so in theory the less you pay for a worse quality meat. But fortunately for students we have an alternative so you can pay a little less but still get the quality you need. The butchers, what was once a place you would refuse to enter with your parents is now the best way for you to get more for your money. The meat
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is fresh and can be chosen by you, its freeze able and in most butchers you can get packages in which you can mix and match your meat. The benefits of using the butchers are more than they seem, the meat hasn’t been processed so there are no unneeded additives and it’s at its best quality, but most of all by getting deals in your local butchers you may be at an advantage for a few freebies and even first picks on new produce. You can also as your butcher to portion up your meat so you do not waste any, this will also prolong your meat and if you are sticking to your new diet a good way to portion out your meals properly. The market is your new playground. Most cities and villages have markets that run through the week where fresh produce is brought in and is accessible for everyone. Not only
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1)Defrost your portion of mince overnight (if you don’t have time the microwave is always and option).
Haggling. Sounds like a cheeky thing to do, but one thing to remember is that fresh produce costs hardly anything to grow it’s just the time and effort, so anything is a profit to most sellers.
2) Use your pre prepared frozen onions and fry with your mince until it is golden brown.
Freeze it. One way to prolong fresh produce is to freeze it. By freezing this the money you have spent on your bulk of vegetables will not go to waste. Simply chop up your vegetables how you would want to cook them and put into sandwich bags and straight into the freezer. It also makes your cooking time quicker as everything is prepared for you.
3) Add a tin of chopped tomatoes a few shake of chilli powder and any other seasoning you have e.g. garlic. 5) Leave to simmer for around 25 mins 6) Put a handful of rice into a pan with boiling water and bring to boil then leave to simmer. Then there it is an affordable meal that is easy, quick and cheap.
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TECHNOLOGY
tech savvy tips By Amy-Louise McCafferty
Technology is one of the most important things to have when you’re studying. For those who are part way through there degree, technology is the only way to succeed. Instead of spending countless hours locating a computer in the library having your own laptop or computer in your accommodation is more convenient and the only way for the last minute work to be done. Having the right software for your course is the best way to keep on top of work, most universities provide discounts to software and free trials in which just require an email. If you cannot afford to purchase software this is a great way to get your work done for free. Although the idea of spending hundreds of pounds on technology is daunting, it is a worthwhile investment as most laptops can last you years and are easily transportable. When it comes to purchasing software for your own computer or laptop it is worth asking the student help teams
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what there is they can get you for free or at a discounted price as most programs can cost up to £100. For those on digital courses there are many student deals shops can do for you, for those with an interest in photography Jessops and Curry’s offer a wide range of cameras and camcorders at a lower price for students and you can also be eligible for freebies when using student discounts. The word student can get you far in any of these shops as their main point of sale is the student population. The thing to remember when purchasing technology is to do your homework. To make sure you are getting the most and the best quality for your money, the internet is jam packed with reviews on products and people in which you can ask for advice. Returns are accepted for almost every shop within reason so you never have to worry if
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you buy something that doesn’t work. Another place to look at for cheaper technology is refurbished centers, Curry’s and Pc word and Argos all have these. It may be that the laptop had a fault for its last owners and they have sent it back, but the great thing about refurbished technology is that it will have been fixed and you are getting it for a cheaper price. All technology from these places are then given with their shops warranty so it then saves you some money on insurance for the first year and there are thousands of items to choose from. In your first year of university you will be shown around its libraries and shown what it is they have to offer for you, this is a huge benefit for those who cannot afford their own products. Most universities give students the options to loan laptops and software for a short period of time but it is a worthwhile loan to have. As for the
internet, that you have to provide yourself. Unless you link up to places with free Wi-Fi. technology whilst you are studying should never be a problem again if you follow this advice and use your discount as a student wisely.
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educational
looking for recruits by jack pearson
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students’ degree and supported by the past few years of study. Finding suitable employment in the current economic climate can be challenging, due to lack of job opportunities with many companies folding as they struggle to compete in difficult markets. However, jobs are out there and for new graduates there are wide ranges of pathways that can
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University, as we know, is supposedly the best years of your life, of course this is what most students would have you believe, but those three/four years at university goes by so quickly, and before one knows, graduation is on the door step. What’s next after graduation? Looking for work is the next step for many graduates, ideally a job that is in relation to the
vice student be investigated as we will discuss. Graduate Retail Fairs offer a variety of opportunities, inviting employers from various organisations to come along to the universities and share their expertise with students, advising the graduate to which jobs they would be most suited and the steps to be taken to attain such a position. It has been estimated that an overall 93.7% of students go into graduate positions within months of graduation (and for some professions the figure is even higher), which has been consistent over the past few years. The Graduate Fairs consist of a good mix of exhibiters from large national and multinational organisations, these include enterprises such as Procter and Gamble, the NHS leadership academy and also some local companies such as Epiphany and ICS Digital.
“93.7% of estimated students go into graduate jobs six months after graduation�
to be organisations such as wellknown retail companies, such as John Lewis Partnerships, Morrison’s, Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Vodaphone, M&S, Next, House of Fraser, TK-Max and Arcadia. Each company has the same goal, offering graduate students positions within their organisation and providing advice on what positions would be most suitable. Graduate jobs offer development opportunities to the right students, this being through further training which often leads to healthier salaries and provides career development and promotion possibilities. Students who enter positions at a graduate level attract other recruiters, which provides an opportunity for further career development. Students appreciate Graduates with many students providing feedback that the fair offered up a variety of organisations with the students really appreciative of the wide range of companies who took time out to attend.
Graduate fairs welcome a wide range of companies, but the most regular visitors tend
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educational Feedback from students at the Leeds Beckett University provided feedback online via MyHub with many suggesting the fair was ‘inspiring, informative with lots of variety for many career directions’. Other students commented that it was an amazing opportunity to speak to employers and to find out the views of employers regarding their career paths. The graduate fair is open to all universities and there is a concerted effort to try and ensure there are opportunities available for a diverse group of graduates. Employers at the Graduate Fairs tend to engage more with students who have shown an interest in their organisation by doing research beforehand and for students with high levels of commercial awareness. It is helpful for the
students to have established some kind of associated work experience before they commit to certain industries in order to understand the mechanisms that are involved in running and maintaining a successful business. Recruiters seek candidates with experience as this shows commercial and business competence. Students seeking employment may benefit from social media, for example, students with LinkedIn accounts, can be headhunted by recruiters who are constantly searching the web for potential candidates. The way students present themselves, the strength of the students CV, the research carried out before attending the event and well attended workshops can pave the way for a success at these events.
Graduate Students have their sights on there future
“I studied an honors degree in Law and following graduation I see myself working within a really successful law firm in Leeds as a qualified solicitor in mental health law”. 36
“I want to be doing something related to my degree, possibly something police related where there is opportunity to progress but mainly somewhere where I can enjoy my job and I am not restricted to a desk”.
“I am currently training to be a Secondary School English teacher. I hopefully will be awarded a PGCE teaching qualification with Sheffield Hallam University and Outwood Grange Academy chain of schools. I have the desire to later,become head of department in English”.
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Louise Haigh, aged 22, graduated Danielle Cairns, aged 21, Liam Henderson, aged 21, graduated from Leeds graduated from De Montfort from the University of Metropolitan University in June University in June 2014. Huddersfield in June 2014. 2014.
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