Where you live while at Uni can make a big difference... Your student residence is where you’ll spend a lot of your time. It’s important to choose the right place to live in your second and third years of university, and it can be difficult to decide what you want to do. Who are you going to live with? How much do you want to spend on rent? Do you want to move into...
As we quickly approach the time of year the majority of tenancies end for student properties, it’s time to start preparing to move out! As long as you plan your move and know what is expected of you, moving out of your student property can be really simple and pain-free. Cleaning Definitely one of the most important moments of your tenancy, is the final clean of the property. It’s vital that...
Budget as soon as your loan comes in. We get it. As soon as your loan has dropped into your bank account, it’s hard to ignore that little inner voice screaming at you to “TREAT YO’ SELF!” – resisting the temptation to do so is nothing short of excruciating. But trust us when we say that budgeting as soon as your loan hits your bank account is absolutely crucial for saving your pennies at...
Cheap food that’s simple to make: These easy thrifty meals are a must for almost broke students. Making use of less expensive ingredients, cupboard basics and tinned goods these recipes are great for when times are tight. Easy Sausage & Bean Hotpot Recipe This sausage and bean hotpot recipe is the ultimate comfort food dish. Also known as a ‘cowboy hotpot’ this recipe makes...
Ecclesall Road extends all the away from the city centre and out into the beautiful Peak District, with buses regularly running both in and out of the city centre. Ecclesall Road is home to many bars, cafes and shops, including many one-off boutiques, making this area the most popular for students in Sheffield. From Starbucks to Weatherspoons or Nandos to Sushi, Ecclesall Road has plenty on offer to...
1. Get Lost for an afternoon at Rare & Racy Tired of the same old, cookie-cutter high street shops? Get a solid dose of the unusual on Devonshire Street, at Rare & Racy. Art, records, books, fanzines, and all manner of odd and unusual items can be found there. You’ll bathe in loud jazz as you immerse yourself in whatever takes your fancy. 2. Munch Down on a Béres pork sandwich After the...
Sheffield is the name for the town, city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of South Yorkshire in north-central England, about 160 miles (260km) north of London. Sheffield sits at the base of the Pennine highlands near the place where the River Don forms out of the convergence of the Sheaf, Porter, Rivelin and Loxley streams. The west side of Sheffield abridges the peak...
Ecclesall road is a thriving and bustling hub of activity in the S11 area of Sheffield. Without doubt the Ecclesall area of Sheffield is one of Sheffield’s best area. The quality of life here is fantastic. Close to the bustling city centre, but even closer to the gorgeous Endcliffe Park and of course the wonderful Botanical Gardens. The Botanical Gardens hosts the fantastic Music in the Gardens every...