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FINALS

I Survived...

Battling all-nighters, self-doubt and hunger in order to complete my dissertation.

Recent graduates recall their dissertation slip-ups and share their advice on supervisors and steering clear of the pub.

Text by Alfie Packham, Images by Alamy The dissertation is likely to be the greatest academic challenge you’ll face as a student. Speak to a finalist working in the library at the moment and you’ll see from their gaunt and despairing facial expression that writing a thesis is not a fun thing to do.

Sure, it’s an opportunity to indulge your interests and spread your wings intellectually. You’ll feel a marathon runner’s pride as you hand over that wad of freshly-bound A4. But it will have taken its toll.

These students take us through their hair-raising experiences - and share their tips for success.

I got the flu and had to pull three all-nighters in a row.

The dissertation was “a long, arduous process” for William Lloyd, a recent journalism graduate of Kingston University. “I caught the flu for the second time in my life, a week before it was due. That wasn’t ideal because I’d not really organised my time properly.

“True to form, I had left half of it to write with a few days left. I got a small extension due to the illness but had travel back to uni from home and do three all-nighters in a row at the library in order to get it done. Bloody hell, it took its toll.“Whatever happens, my advice is not to panic. It was quite fun, in a way.”

My supervisor told me I was ‘not a scholar’ Cat Soave, a recent English literature graduate from the University of

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York, says: “I immediately encountered problems with my dissertation supervisor. They decided that I couldn’t write about the topic I had spent three years of education working up to. Their rationale was that I was “not a scholar” and would be unable to do adequate research on my topic.

“I was incredibly disappointed and had to begin my research from scratch.

In later meetings, I didn’t feel confident enough to be very vocal for fear of further criticism. I ended up completing my dissertation with next to no help or direction.”

What can we draw from Cat’s experience? It’s important to build a good relationship with your supervisor or try to find a different one if it clearly isn’t going to work.

I should have looked for more interesting research material “Looking back, I should have researched more broadly,” says Emma Guest, an English literature and film studies graduate from Worcester University.

“I wrote my dissertation on two films by Guillermo del

FINALS If you’re frustrated and stressed because of your dissertation, you’re not alone.

Remember, every year uni students in their final year frequent local libraries to complete their dissertation and projects.

Toro. When I was looking for secondary reading to support my essay, I mainly focused on finding books on the topic. I think some people don’t realise that there are more interesting forms of secondary reading out there – such as archived papers, documentaries, and so on.”

in detail about stuff that wasn’t directly related to my question. If I were to start again, I think I would want to keep my overall aim more clearly in mind,” she says.

Avoid unnecessary tinkering Alys Key, a third-year English literature and language student at the University of Oxford, says: “The biggest problem I had with my dissertation was the final stages of drafting. The more I read it, the more it seemed to have problems, even if I’d been happier at an earlier stage.

“I think the key is to set yourself a cut-off point, at least a day or two before the deadline, and just limit yourself to proofreading. Everything seems bad when you’ve read it 100 times, so you have to have a bit of faith.”

“I would also start writing it later than I did. I think I panicked a bit and wanted to get something down on paper, and so my argument wasn’t properly formed when I started writing. I think I was a bit scared by the fact that the dissertation was longer than anything I’d written before.

“I suppose my advice is to do whatever you’d try to do in a shorter essay, which is to pose a question, use relevant evidence to discuss it, and arrive at a conclusion accordingly.”

There’s nothing quite so soul-destroying as losing a page reference Kate Wallis, 21, who studies arts and sciences at University College London (UCL), learned the hard way to reference as she went along.

“And I mean really reference, with page numbers. I cannot emphasise this enough.

“There’s nothing quite so soul-destroying as a stack of 20 books next to you that you have to go through to work out which elusive page your trifling statistic came from,” she says. “It’s advice that probably applies to all essay writing, but the dissertation is where it really comes to the fore. ”I found it was easy to get sidetracked Jessica Shales studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic at the University of Cambridge – a specialist subject that can be difficult to research. “I found it was quite easy to become sidetracked and to start reading lots

Different tutors wanted different things - and some didn’t care For Rupert McCallum, 21, a third-year biological sciences student at the University of Portsmouth, formatting his essay became an obstacle. “Different tutors within the department wanted different things and some didn’t care,” he says.

“My advice would be to read up early on how to format your essay in case it becomes a pain closer to the deadline. Then double check, especially if the department is sending mixed messages. Although some of it may seem silly, sometimes it’s best just to jump through the hoops.”

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Broke at uni?

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It’s time to take action Text by Fran Sidoti and Lucy Tobin, Image by Shutterstock

You’ve moved out, you’ve got your own little pad and so what if it’s falling around your ears?

You’ve got a shiny new class timetable, a whole new set of dazzlingly interesting people to hang around with no one to chastise you for coming home late, eating salt and vinegar chips for breakfast or wearing the same shirt three days in a row. Except perhaps the person next to you on the bus. It’s a great feeling. This can, at times, be somewhat overwhelming on the senses and the hip pocket. Here’s how to avoid getting immersed in debt while at uni, and still have a great time.

Budget Good finances are all about the decisions you make. And if you think a budget is boring, think of it this way. A budget is nothing other than a way to do what you really want to do, and avoid spending money on things you don’t really care about. Want to have beers every lunch time or hang with artsy-looking fashionistas? Sweet, have fun. But it might come at the expense of a trip to South East Asia over summer. Avoid dropping into debt by ensuring you’ve covered all your necessities; rent, groceries, utilities, phone and net bills. Try and save some money to contribute to summer, it’s a smart move. The rest is yours to do with what you will, it’s all about the choice.

Credit card poison The whole world was opening up, and for some reason, I thought I should have the budget to go with it. 5 years later and I’m still trying to rid myself of the pernicious credit card debt that came from that kind of thinking. If you can’t pay it off at the end of the month, don’t get it until you can. Better yet, don’t use one except for actual emergencies. This is probably the first time in your life you actually have a disposable income, don’t squander it.

Don’t panic, just ask Things get rough, don’t just ride off the back of your credit card or a cash advance facility.

It’s embarrassing to ask for help, to admit to someone else you can’t handle it all, but it’s a much better alternative to getting mired in debt. Everyone has been there, so don’t worry about what people think. Talk to your uni about it, they usually have some kind of learning fund or a facility for financial advice if you want it. It might help you to sort yourself out.

Ask for student discounts on everything. It’s never going to hurt, and you’ll be surprised where you might end up saving money.

It’s also worth talking to your bank, better those interest rates than those of a credit card.

Move your existing credit card balance to a new card and pay no interest for up to 18 months.

Reminders and Overdrafts Overdrafts (OD) is the ‘minus money’ in your account. For example, if you only have £20 in your bank account and you buy a TopShop coat for £80, you’ll be £60 overdrawn. Treat your OD as a last resort - many student accounts will let you have overdrafts of £1000+ without having to pay interest, but it’s only a ‘free’ overdraft if you pay back the money before the time limit kicks in. You’ve got a lot of deadlines as a student, so remembering when your OD is due won’t be hard. When setting up automatic deductions for bills, make sure you have the money in your account to avoid overdrawing fees.

Whisper it… Get a job Three-quarters of UK students have some kind of paid work while at uni – the wage is an amazing income boost, and it’s good for your CV. Make sure the hours don’t dramatically impact your uni life – you’ll probably only be

there once so you’ll want to make the most of it.

Most universities recommend that students don’t work more than 10-15 hours per week.

See if your campus has a job shop because working for a uni institution means they’ll be more sympathetic if you ask for time off around exam-time, for example.

Or why not sell your skills? I worked as a freelance journalist as a student, another friend worked weekends by taking pictures at weddings, a musical friend used to play piano at peoples’ parties.

The websites studentgems.com is a specialist site for students to advertise skills for other people (or businesses) to pay for.

Earn money from bed No, I don’t mean become a prostitute, I mean work from home and make your hours. You could be paid to be a mystery shopper at the likes of uk.marketforce.com – you’ll usually only earn about £5-£10 for writing a short report on a visit to a restaurant, club, gym or shop, but you’ll get the meals/shopping/exercise class for free.

Or try to blog or vlog your way to riches: a good following means you could make money through ads.

You could also sign up with local market research firms: I once earned £30 for reading a new medicine’s instruction leaflet and then answering three questions like, ‘is this pill suitable for children to eat like sweets?’

Or become a campus brand manager.

Companies as varied as Apple, Nike and big banks and law firms hire students to boost their campus credentials. This, admittedly, will require you to get out of bed, but you can find out more by looking online.

Even better save money, remember rainy days are not always predictable.

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FOOD

Upcycling is the way!

Incredible ways to Upcycle Groceries Text by Heather Sage, Images by Brit + Co

Before you toss those food scraps in the trash, take a peek at all of the clever ways that they can be repurposed. From peels to cores, poultry to produce and everything in between, these 16 awesome, upcycled eats help you make the most out of your groceries. It’s a smart move that’s just as good for the Earth, as it is for your wallet and they taste great too!

1. Leftover Bones: Whip up a batch of Brodo or this delicious creamy chicken, mushroom and green chile soup the next time you roast a chicken and pick it clean.

2. Citrus Peels: Muddling peels with sugar yields fragrant oleo Saccharum. It’s an easy, budget-friendly way to add a TON of flavour to cocktail hour — try it in this buggy whip punch — and take advantage of every last part of the fruit at the same time.

3. Bacon Fat: The crisp slices may be the real star, but the bacon fat is nothing to just discard. (Plus, tossing it down the drain can’t be good for your home’s plumbing, right?) It adds a subtle smokiness to maple bacon kettle corn, tamales and fried eggs.

QUICK CHEATS: PITA PIZZA Are you a pizza lover that is short on time or cash?

Need an easy and fun recipe to get dinner together in under 8 minutes? These easy pita pizzas are just what you’ve been looking for.

They are super cheap and easy to assemble and they are perfect for a quick brunch, school lunch or postwork dinner.

Ingredients 2 pita breads 2 tablespoons of tomato purée or pasta or barbecue sauce Spices (oregano, basil and garlic powder) Thinly sliced veggies you prefer.

(Optional) Diced cooked chicken or meat or shrimps (Optional) Grated mozzarella or cheddar or any cheese you have.

Olive oil (optional) Tools Tablespoon Grater Pizza cutter or knife.

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Directions Drizzle some olive oil on top of the pita.

Then spread sauce on top of the pita.

Sprinkle the shredded cheese.

Sprinkle on pinches of desired herbs and spices, and add any toppings you’d like.

Place in a microwave for 3 minutes.

Alternatively, place on a baking sheet in an oven and bake for 5-7 minutes at 200°, or until cheese is melted (times may vary).

Take out of the oven to cool.

Slice with a knife or pizza cutter and enjoy!

4. Broccoli Stalks: Use the florets in your next stir fry, then transform the stalks into tasty baked fries like these ones. Dip ’em in chimichurri tahini for the ultimate snack.

5. Potato Peels: Crispy potato skins get an appealing makeover when roasted, especially when sprinkled with cheese and scallions.

6. Apple Cores: Simmer apple cores and peels with a little sugar in a big pot of water to make an easy, no-waste apple juice.

Upcycling Leftovers So you got a little excited and made way too much food, and now you don’t know what to do with it all. Let’s be real – you’ve overdosed and don’t really feel like eating it all week.

Luckily for you, we’ve discovered three ways to upcycle those leftovers so you see them as treasure, rather than trash.

Re-flavour Add new or complementing sauces, herbs or spices. These will make your leftovers feel new again with minimal effort. Easy.

Best for Plain foods or food that is the building block for a dish (eg. cooked pasta).

Faves: Adding new herbs or spices to your leftover pasta.

Re-fresh Add new ingredients to turn those bits and pieces into something belly blowing. Think fresh veggies, toasted nuts and seeds or chickpeas/beans, croutons, eggs.

This will also bulk out how many people your leftovers can serve.

Best for that awkward half-meal

sized portion of noodles, stews, stir fries, curry sauce and soup and dried out bread and leftover crackers and chips.

Faves: Turning dried out/stale bread into the best french toast.

Re-invent We’ve saved the best till last. You know you’ve re-invented when your original leftovers are barely recognisable. Re-inventing is where all the creative fun times are at.

Best for parts of meals that have been left pretty plain (eg. cooked pasta and dried out/stale bread).

Faves: The pasta pie.

Pro tips If you know there are probably going to be leftovers, keep things that’ll make your food “sad” separate. For example, serve dressings on the side and it’ll be that much easier to re-flavour, refresh or re-invent that salad with whatever you have lying around the next day. Keep the crispy stuff well away from the mushy stuff.

Store your food like a boss.

Choosing the perfect student crib

Things you need to consider...

Text by National Union of Students, Image by Shutterstock

S H E L T E R

This is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make before you start the year. NUS helps you weigh up all the options.

Not all students live in ‘traditional’ halls of residence, many choose to live in the private rented sector, purpose-built student developments or to stay at home.

Here are some of the pros and cons of each option.

1. University halls University-managed accommodation or ‘halls’ certainly have some advantages. In terms of making friends, living with other students is a great way to get to know people who you may end up becoming good friends with.

You’re also likely to be conveniently placed for any on-campus goings on so shouldn’t have to worry about travelling long distances for social events.

If you’re going to be living away from home for the first time, halls are good preparation for living in the private rented sector as you have many of the benefits of independence, but without needing to think about the complications of bills or landlords. You’re also likely to be well supported by the university if anything goes wrong.

Pros: A good chance to meet lots of people.

Eases you gently into living away from home.

Extra support will be available from your university if you need it.

Cons: You don’t get to choose who you live with.

You might not get a place in your preferred accommodation.

Get used to putting up with noise and mess!

2. Private student halls The second option in some areas is to go for a room in a purpose-built student living complex. The set-up is similar to halls managed by universities, but it’s owned by a private company. If you’re considering this, make sure you do some research into what you’ll be getting (what bills are included, what facilities are on site, and what sort of activities and communal spaces there are).

Also, ask about any up-front costs so you can factor these in.

Your university will have an approved list of student rental companies and may have a more formal partnership in place with a private company to provide student accommodation.

“The majority of the university halls are out of the centre, I stayed in a private halls situated

right on the city campus, near the shopping centre and all the best nightlife,” Third Year Psychology Student at Nottingham Trent University.

Pros: So the same advantages as students in university halls apply.

You’ll be on or close to all the student action.

Handy perks such as wi-fi can be part of the package.

Cons: Factor in any up-front or additional costs and studio rentals will be pricier.

Noise, not choosing who you live with, mess and so on.

3. Private accommodation Others may prefer not to live in halls of any kind and move straight into the private rented sector. Sometimes it’ll be your choice – if you’re a mature student who wants their own living space outside the realms of the university, for instance. And sometimes it might not be – not all universities are able to guarantee a place in halls of residence for all first-year students (it’s a good question to ask at an open day) – so you could be among those who miss out, especially if you’ve come through Clearing or are late with your application.

Living in a privately rented property can be appealing as it enables you to decide exactly where you live and who with, though it’s worth making sure you’ve done your research before you start looking to avoid some of the common private landlord pitfalls (you can take a look at tips on tenant rights over on our main website). Universities usually have approved lists of landlords and studentfriendly lettings agents.

“I didn’t live in halls the first year but found a nice private flat with a spare room close to my uni through Gumtree. My room was large, spacious, and had everything I needed. The

landlord sometimes needed a bit of chasing up to fix anything, but otherwise, I loved it”, Fourth Year Medicine Student at University Of Bristol Pros: You’re in charge of where and with whom you’re living The private rental market is packed with different living options to suit you.

Cons: You may find yourself outside the main campus You’ll need to budget, especially if you’ve never lived away from home before You’ll be dealing directly with a landlord or letting agent.

4. Living at home Living at home works well for many students as it can significantly cut your costs and is the one option that doesn’t involve packing up all your worldly goods and relocating.

You might be concerned that this will have an impact on your ability to meet other students, but while it might require a little more effort, you’re sure to meet plenty of people both in your lectures and outside. Sports clubs, societies and students’ union events are a great place to start.

“Lived with my mum for two first years. Plus points: food, no noisy neighbours, no rent or money issues, free laundry service. Downsides: making friends can be harder and the rules of the house are made by parents,” Third Year Film Studies Student at the University Of The West of England - Bristol Pros: No moving, no upheaval.

Someone else taking care of cooking, cleaning, laundry...?

Would save you money overall.

Cons: You’ll need alternative ways to meet people.

Someone else’s roof means their else’s rules.

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S T Y L E

10 frat-boy habits to get rid of before graduating Text by Eli Holt, Image by Daily Mail

Here are the habits you’ve developed in university that you should kick out before entering the “real” world.

Just because your living away from your parents doesn’t mean you can get away with it. Everyone’s guilty of having bad habits, but uni students develop certain habits that they should grow out of when entering the “real” world.

As you may already know, uni isn’t like “real” life at all. You can often get away with the bare minimum, from food to fashion. But, once you’re out of uni, that carefree uni lifestyle is no longer socially acceptable.

Here are some frat-boy habits you’ve developed in university that you should let go off.

1. Procrastinating This is unacceptable in the “real” world.

Planning is required for everything from work and wardrobe to meals and meetings. Grow up and get things done in a timely manner.

concept applies to professionalism. If you want to be treated like a professional adult, look like one.

4. The Junk-Food Diet The pizza, noodles and beer diet may have been OK for you and your frat buddies but, post-uni it’s considered disgusting. Aside from being grossly unhealthy, remember that your metabolism is sure to catch up with the crap you’re putting into your body!

8. Social Media Blunders Your opinions are your own and you want to have a voice in the world. Just be careful, especially post-uni, what you say and do on social media platforms. Try to keep a professional online presence so nothing can be used against you. In fact, do this no matter what your age. Whatever you post online leaves a trail forever.

5. Over-Partying A little partying to relax is good for you. Overpartying, until you’re hugging the toilet bowl, is just sloppy. Remember when you didn’t even go out until 11 at night? That’s going to seem late to even be out at all in a few years’ time. Plus, the older you become, the more recovery time it will take. We’re talking days, not hours. Just trust us on this one.

9. Poor Grammar Skills Once you’re in, like, the, uh, like, “real” world, you’re going to, like, have to speak, like, an adult or whatever. Otherwise, you, like, won’t get any, um, like, respect or whatever. You should totally, like, work on this so you don’t, like, totally embarrass yourself.

2. Slacking off Sure, you can get away with skipping classes here and there in uni. In the real world, you can’t just skip work or flake out on paying bills, just because it’s Friday. You’ll definitely have more serious consequences if you don’t follow through on commitments.

6. Sleeping the Day Away After uni, you have responsibilities in life. You have things to get done. You can’t just sleep all day and expect everything to stay afloat.

You have to get up and go to work to make a living. Weekends are your time to get things done. Say sayonara to the snooze button, which is now your enemy!

3. College Slacker Wardrobe Now that you’re an adult, you want to be treated like one. Sweatpants and cargo shorts just won’t cut it on a daily basis. The same

7. Pulling All-Nighters Similar to procrastination prevention, planning and preparation are important aspects of adulthood. The older you get, the

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more difficult it is to bounce back. Trust us on this one, too.

10. Tardiness While it may have been cute to show up fashionably late to a party after spending hours getting dressed, your boss won’t find it quite so adorable. Adapt to a schedule and follow it and – gasp! – give becoming a “morning person” a shot. In the “real” world, the early bird actually does catch the worm!

We’re just warning you that you should probably get your act together – or at least clean it up – before one of these bad habits somehow hinders you in your oh-so-adult life.

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Does your lifestyle need an upgrade?

Spring clean your life this semester!

Text by Priyunka Chopra, Image by Maxpak

Forget about your closet, get rid of all the baggage your ex’s left behind this season.

Spring cleaning is definitely great for your closet, but you can apply it in preparation for a new semester after all “new school year, fresh start”. You can apply this mindset to more than your wardrobe.

Think about all the facets of your life. From your friends to social media, to your activities, you may find that things are out of balance on multiple fronts.

This summer, take the time to declutter the things in your life that are holding you back. Here are three steps to get you started.

Break Up with Digital This is probably the hardest because nobody wants to feel disconnected.

But there are ways to clean out your digital life.

First, think about the apps you actually need on your phone. If you haven’t touched the app in two weeks, get rid of it. On Apple devices, this will simply save space on your phone. On Android devices, deleting old apps could even make your phone more secure.

For your social media, consider deactivating instant notifications on your device. Not only will this help you stay less distracted while you try to focus on other things, but it can help you determine which social media apps you truly need to keep installed.

Go through your photos and clear out those that you don’t truly need.

Or, go ahead and consolidate them into one place on your computer or external drive.

Have 700+ unread emails? Yup, you need to clean those out at some point. Take a few hours and sort through them, making sure to only keep what you need. Archive anything you don’t need to see in your inbox.

Move Forward, Not Backwards Do you have any nostalgic items in your space that are doing you more harm than good?

Maybe it’s photos with a former friend or gifts from an ex that still make your heart hurt when you see them.

Or perhaps it’s stuff from secondary school or even a person that instead of making you happy or reminding you of good memories it triggers something.

Whatever it is, think about whether you’re ready to let go. If you’re not ready, that’s okay. But reflect on whether these things are keeping you in the past, rather than freeing you to move forward.

At the very least, if something is actively upsetting you in your living space, put it out of sight ASAP. Free Up Your Schedule Do you ever feel like you’re running from activity to activity with no time for yourself? Declutter your schedule by thinking about which things you’re involved in and how important they truly are to you.

I know, this can be tough for ambitious people, but newsflash: You don’t have to say yes to everything.

If you’re not enjoying the meetings you’re going to, the volunteering you’re doing, or even the things you do socially with your friends... say no!

You’ll be a lot happier when you feel truly committed to the things you do, and it’ll be more meaningful when you actually say yes to things.

The third semester is the time to let go of the baggage and begin a new school year.

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The best Nightlife Text by Paul Ellett, Image by Fendi Rohmat

Are you a party person or just looking to blow of some steam or ease boredom these unis are perfect for you.

When the sun goes down, will your university keep you entertained for three years? Or will your options run dry before the end of your first term?

We surveyed more than 10,000 undergraduates in the NUS University Student Survey 2017 to find out how they rate the pubs, clubs and music venues on their doorstep.

Find out below which universities came highly rated for nightlife, along with a few student recommendations and tips.

Where came top for university nightlife?

If a great night out is as important to you as campus facilities and teaching, then head to Newcastle.

Both Newcastle University and Northumbria University came top for nightlife, according to students: Newcastle University You’ll be spoilt for choice, even after year one: ‘Newcastle is amazing for nightlife.

of other pubs that brew their own - especially down by the Quayside.’

The ‘trebles’ came up quite a bit.

‘Most of the time, alcohol is very cheap - the ‘trebles bars’ offer three treble mixers for about £5.80 in total! (It used to be £5 but I believe the council banned it).’

Northumbria University Geordies love a laugh: ‘There is a comedy club called The Stand which has gigs at least three times a week and has great comedians.

There are plenty of music venues which have big acts come to play (Metro Radio Arena and O2) and the Theatre Royal has lots of great shows.’

It’s not all Geordie Shore, either: ‘I’m not into the typical Newcastle clubbing scene e.g. Geordie Shore, but there’s plenty of grime, drum and bass, garage nights at World HQ, Cosmic Ballroom and so on.’

The bars and clubs are endless. Being a second-year student, I still haven’t managed to attend all of the nights open to me never mind the bars themselves.’

Basically, you’ll never get bored: ‘Newcastle nightlife is crazy. You can go out from Monday to Sunday, there is always something going on.’

And here’s the best of the rest...

It’s the home of Newcastle Brown Ale - plus more...

‘If you’re into beer there’s a Brew Dog and lots

University of Liverpool The Fab Four’s musical legacy lives on: ‘The Grapes and the Pilgrim are two locals,

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and both frequently have live music from local bands.

If music interests you, you can explore Mathew Street for the Cavern Club, the famous haunt of The Beatles, where they still offer great live music from up and coming musicians.’

University of Leeds The Otley Run came up a lot (but maybe take it easy...): ‘The Otley Run is amazing - if you are still standing by the end of it - and should be done in Freshers’ week!’

University of Sussex Named ‘Party capital of the south’.

The famous Lanes aren’t just for shopping: ‘Great little pubs run amok down there, and lots of them have a great atmosphere.

You might not get a student discount or deals there, but the service is top notch.’

University of Manchester Buy a Fresher’s week wristband: ‘This wristband covers the slightly more upmarket bars and clubs at Deansgate Locks, the city centre clubs at the Printworks, the clubs closer to Uni (Factory, Fifth, Sound Control etc.) and lastly the University’s famous music event, Pangaea.’