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1st weekends with your flatmates at university

The first few days after moving into your new student home will probably be busy with unpacking, figuring out your local amenities and saying lots of hellos to everyone you meet. For the time after that we’ve put together ways you can fill your social time for the first few weekends living with your flatmates.

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Getting Ready for Uni: Part 3

Now that results day has come and gone it’s time to get those last few things sorted so that you are ready for September, part 3 of our Getting Ready for Uni blog series should be able to offer some advice.

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How to deal with nerves and anxiety about starting university

When you think about starting university, you expect to be filled with excitement about what the next three or four years of your life will be like. But you may still be nervous so to help we’ve put together some common concerns from students and how to deal with them.

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Flatmate Etiquette: How to be the best flatmate

Sharing your student experience with other people can be fun, exciting and rewarding. To ensure it stays that way, here are some helpful tips you can follow to be the best flatmate possible. It’s pretty simple.

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Boosting your brain this summer

It’s important to get to enjoy the summer; there are plenty of things that you will now be able to do freely, and boosting your brain should be one of them. We’ve put together ways to keep your brain active over the next few months before you begin your university experience.

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Why should I live at The Mews, Oxford this year?

Home to one of the oldest Universities in the world. Oxford is a quieter but no less exciting alternative to nearby London, and The Mews is the perfect place for students to have that all-round experience.

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How to be a better listener – Samaritans Talk to us Campaign

For their annual campaign, Samaritans are bringing back #WeListen to get people talking to each other. Being a good listener is part of helping to share problems with your friends and provide them with the best support. We talk about how best to do that.

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Have the perfect afternoon picnic on a budget

It’s National Picnic Week, and so now is the perfect opportunity to grab your closest friends and enjoy the sunshine. You don’t have to go crazy to have the perfect day, with our tips you just need to decide on the best location.

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