Autumn has arrived, bringing with it earlier sunsets, cooler temperatures and a blanket of crunchy, russet-red leaves. With the seasons changing beyond the window, it is the best time to bring autumn to your student digs.
Nothing beats that smell of freshly baked treats, especially on a rainy weekend. We have found some tasty recipes to kick start your autumn baking obsession. This is the perfect excuse to get friends and flatmates involved too!
Here are a few recipes to get you inspired…
www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16686/autumn-muffins/
www.brit.co/fall-muffin-breakfast-recipes/
Reed diffusers transform and freshen up any space. You get a safe and long-lasting scent which lasts for weeks.
Hack for reed diffusers last for longer – flip reeds every 2 weeks – reduce the number of reeds.
Ran out of oil and want a quick fix? Add fabric conditioner.
Warm up with the likes of pumpkin spice and maple cinnamon lattes. Autumn is preferred by many when it comes to seasonal drink varieties.
Did you know that Student Beans are offering a free coffee when you join Starbucks rewards. They also offer free drinks and birthday cake at Costa when you join their Costa Club.
Fallen auburn leaves, fresh air, crisp blue skies. Wander to your local parks and woods to make the most of this wonderful time of the year. Find your local English forest/woods using this website www.forestryengland.uk/search-forests
Have a music streaming app? Why not create an essential autumn playlist. One that gives you the feels. Put on when you’re cleaning, cooking or just relaxing.
Darker evenings means being outside less, and inside more. Sometimes tv can get repetitive. Why not spend your evenings getting stuck in a novel. Unlike uni reading and revising. Something different and new that you can escape to.
Here is a list of books out this autumn to get stuck in to:
Make the most of your student discount and buy yourself some new knitted layers.
Here are some discounts from UNiDAYS New Look, ASOS, Urban Outfitters, Calvin Klein, BoohooMAN and The North Face.
Throw blankets are not only great for wrapping around your body when you feel the cold, but also change the appearance of a room. A light cotton blanket is ideal for the summer months, while a wool throw may be better for autumn and winter.
Decorate your rooms with Halloween decorations. A wreathe on your door? A Halloween door mat or pumpkin tinsel around your bed.
Why not buy a pumpkin, (scoop out the insides and set aside to make a soup or pumpkin pie) and attempt to carve your best scary face. Buy a couple of LED tealights to go inside. Done.
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To become more ‘environmentally friendly’, Host is launching the #HostEnvironmentalPledge campaign to encourage responsible behaviour and drive sustainability across our sites throughout the UK and Ireland.
It’s a simple campaign! For every percent we reduce our overall utilities (electric, water and gas) consumption by we donate to one of our nominated charities.
Show me all newsYou will need money for a range of things during your time in University, ranging from food and travel to accommodation and uni supplies. What you need will depends on your particular circumstances, but we have created an exhaustive list to ensure you can plan ahead and save for your university experience.
You’ve packed everything that you can physically fit into your family car. And said goodbye (tearful or otherwise) to your friends back home. Pulling up to your new uni home will be a bit of a whirlwind. Between finding somewhere to park and what you will need to take into reception to check in on move in day. Move in day can feel stressful, but the main thing is that once it’s over and you’re in your new room – the fun can begin.
Being a student can be a little expensive, especially when some find that their maintenance loans don't cover the basics and due to the cost of living crisis. So, be sure to make the most of your student discount while you can. We have been busy finding the best student discounts this Freshers for you. Take a look at some of the best discounts we believe you need to know about right now.
