Whether Teesside’s always been your home, or you’ve moved here to study, you’ll probably be quite familiar with the campus and nearby town centre. If you’ve only recently settled in Teesside, how familiar have you become with your adopted abode – and how far afield have you ventured from the campus? And even if you’re … Continue reading “From campus, to coast and countryside”
5 things you can do to stop procrastinating and start studying
Procrastination is a common challenge for many students. It’s easy to put assignments off until the last minute, which in almost all cases results in frantically cramming to meet deadlines. You know the score – each time we tell ourselves, “That was stressful, I’m not doing that again”, until we find ourselves in the same … Continue reading “5 things you can do to stop procrastinating and start studying”
8 ways to cope with exams
Exams. If even the word makes you feel a little uneasy, you’re not alone. At any time of life, it’s not uncommon to feel worried or under pressure as you approach exam season. The good news is, there are a range of things you can do to help you prepare and deal with the stress … Continue reading “8 ways to cope with exams”
How to workout like a ‘weekend warrior’
Exercise. It’s that one thing many of us would like to devote more time to, but can often find ourselves struggling to squeeze in. Busy lives can often mean the only spare time we have for exercise is on a weekend – whether that’s a quick trip to the gym, going for a run, or … Continue reading “How to workout like a ‘weekend warrior’”
Turn up the heat to improve veggies
As kids, many of us will recall being told to ‘eat our greens’ and encouraged to consume lots of vegetables as a way to stay healthy. Vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals and an excellent source of dietary fibre, which can help reduce digestion problems. There is often a general assumption that … Continue reading “Turn up the heat to improve veggies”
7 low maintenance houseplants to liven up your space
There are so many benefits to having houseplants in your home. They’re credited with having a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing, help to cleanse the air we breathe and provide visual interest in any space. But even if you’re not particularly green fingered, there are still plenty of options to help you … Continue reading “7 low maintenance houseplants to liven up your space”