Posts in "Uni Life"

I think we can all agree that keeping track of time has been much harder during the pandemic; days blur into each other and it’s difficult to keep up any kind of structure or to remember what you’ve done and what you’re supposed to be doing. When there is so…

Regardless of the title, this article is addressed not only to those in their final year but also to everyone studying at the university, no matter which year they are in. It is encouraged to prepare for your future after graduation as early as possible. Why? Because there are many…

Do you like board games? Are you curious about board games, but haven’t had a chance to try them out? Do you miss playing board games with your friends? Are you looking for a new quarantine activity? Are you bored? Let me tell you about boardgamearena.com and introduce you to…

Let’s talk about how amazing and underrated snail-mail is!

Did you know that before the 1840s, recipients of the letters had to pay expensive charges upon delivery and therefore mail was more of a thing for the upper classes? But when the “Penny Post” was introduced in 1840, sending letters…

It is that time of the year again and no, I am not talking about Easter break (unfortunately). Exam season is here, and it is undeniably quite different from what it was a year ago. But that doesn’t mean that the material covered is any less. So, grab your textbooks…

I am a 4^th year LLB with English Law student here at the University of Aberdeen and I have been an S4S Mentor for two years now. I’ve really enjoyed giving first years my perspective, advice on settling into Uni life and some tips I’ve learned throughout my time at the University.…

Are you graduating soon? What’s your plan after graduation? This question might be daunting to some of you or even to students in general. Perhaps it’s a good idea to start exploring the possibility of staying on to do your postgraduate study!

Postgraduate study is a way to stand out…

Hello! As it is International Women’s day, I am sharing with you some of my favourite books written by women. This list is by no means exhaustive but includes a small number of bestsellers which have influenced me. The women included in this list write about the vast experiences of…

Random Act of Kindness Day

10 cute random acts of kindness to do today!

Not just Ellen DeGeneres is telling us “Be kind to one another” – on the Random Act of Kindness Day, February 17^th, we can all be a little bit…

Regardless of your relationship status, I’d say that Valentine’s Day is a day that you either love, hate, or couldn’t care less about. Personally, I love it! I know that some people dislike how it encourages consumerism, but honestly, when is consumerism not encouraged? That’s a problem bigger than Valentine’s,…