Subject: Lifestyle

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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The benefits of learning another language

Language learning has many benefits that everyone at any age can enjoy. Not only is it fun but it can also be a huge benefit when it comes to your future employment prospects.

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World Oceans Day – Time to take action

On World Ocean Day 2021 the whole world is coming together to take action for our oceans and the life they help to sustain. You can learn more about how to get involved and how other organisations the world over are moving to make positive change before it’s too late.

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Why it’s important to be yourself

We often talk about being yourself, but for some it can be easy to say but hard to do. We have taken a look at what students can most struggle with and created a list of things that can start you on your journey to happiness and self-confidence.

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English Tourism Week – Summer stays

Now is the perfect time to explore your options for a summer stay. You can have your dream summer experience without stepping a foot on a plane. And staying in student accommodation could play a part in that.
Learn more about having a summer staycation with Host.

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