Lennart discusses his experience of moving from Heidelberg, Germany to Leeds as an Erasmus student, and the affect that both the pandemic and Brexit has had on the experience of students studying abroad.
The Hidden Pandemic
In light of World Mental Health Day, Katelyn Shearer speaks about loneliness for student during the pandemic, alongside images by Josie Espinosa-Brown.
A Note to Freshers on Wardrobe Worry
Bella Wigley talks about wardrobe anxiety and why you shouldn’t let it get you down.
The Results are In: Virtual Freshers’ Week, Reviewed by Freshers.
Ever wondered what virtual Freshers’ was like this year? Look no further. Josh Elgin asked First Year’s what they really thought.
A Fresher’s Guide to Making Friends and Beating Coronavirus Loneliness
How are you going to socialise and meet friends with imposed social distancing, cancelled events and online learning?
Freshers’ Week Soulmates: The Lie
“for me, the most nerve-wracking expectation of Freshers’ week was that I would find the friends that I would bond with for life”
The Ultimate Hangover Cures
Phoebe Turner has tested the “ultimate hangover cures”, and advises you on how to combat your next hangover!
Finding Your Personal Style at Uni
A reflection piece on discovering my personal style at university and advice to the incoming freshers about how to find theirs.
What Really Causes A Hangover?
The morning after the night before: the science.
There’s No Place Like Halls
Why we feel homesick and what we can do about it.
How Leeds Students Really Feel About Returning To University
Ellie Futter reports her survey findings on how students really feel about this odd return to university.
What I wish I’d known in Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ Week isn’t always as fun as it’s made out to be. It can be a difficult, emotional time. Helena Smith gives advice that all Freshers need to hear.