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Let’s Explore Leicester: Coffee Edition

23rd April 202123rd April 2021 Leicester Student Magazine blogger, blogging, coffee, Editor: Ella Johnson, food, Julia Goralska, leicester, Let's Explore Leicester, lifestyle, student living, students, Uni life, university, University of Leicester, University students

This week’s editon of the Let’s Explore Leicester series focuses on the best coffee choices in Leicester, recommended by Julia Goralska.

Could a sentence save somebody’s life?

12th April 202112th April 2021 Josh Suttill bullying awareness, Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Josh Suttill, lgbt+ history month, LGBTQ+, mental health, Suicide

A writer reflects on how taking a stand could change the path of someone’s life.

Featured Lifestyle Opinion

Reflecting on my mental health during the pandemic.

6th April 20212nd April 2022 Grace Robinson anxiety, Editor: Zainab Patel, health, mental health, panic attack, reflecting, student, students, university, University of Leicester, Writer: Grace Robinson

When people talk about their mental health, I never claim I have anxiety because I feel like I don’t suffer like some people do. But I do.

Lifestyle Opinion

Breaking up is never easy…

3rd April 20216th April 2021 advice, break up, breakup, Editor: Ella Johnson, leicester, love, Opinion, self help, students, Trinity Barnatt, university, University of Leicester, University students

A raw inside look into the realities of a real break-up from the perspective of the one ending the relationship.

When are local restaurants going to open?

29th March 202131st March 2021 Leicester Student Magazine bars, covid, Editor: Ella Johnson, food, Julia Goralska, leicester, lifestyle, lockdown, News, student, student living, students, Uni life, university, University of Leicester

With just two weeks to go, read our comprehensive list of City and Clarendon Park hospitality businesses opening on April 12th and beyond.

A Year Abroad – Is It For You?

21st March 20218th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Amrit K Notay, uni, Uni life, university experience, Writer: Eleanor Holford, Year Abroad

One of the most incredible opportunities offered to students is the chance to Study Abroad.

This is Parkour

20th March 202119th March 2021 Leicester Student Magazine hobby, lockdown, parkour, Sport, Sports, University of Leicester, University sports, University students, Writer: Eleanor Holford

What is Parkour and why should it be on your bucket list of sports to try?

Alex Hunt: “I have Chronic interstitial cystitis, but I chose to do something with my life”.

19th March 20218th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine alex hunt, chronic illness, Editor: Ella Johnson, health, health and fitness, illness, interstital cystitis, Uni life, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Emily Herbert

When people are healthy, life is taken for granted. But for some, the illness is with them forever.

Stressed, exasperated, and unmotivated- working from home as a final year undergraduate.

15th March 202117th March 2021 Leicester Student Magazine COVID19, Editor: Louise King, final year, stress, undergraduate, Writer: Aysha Gilmore, year 3

Stressed, exasperated, and unmotivated. Three words which describe the emotions of final year students at present.

How to be an imperfect meditator?

15th March 202119th March 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: zb, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, Writer: Maria Locke Mortensen

Meditation is not an end goal; it is about being present.

SU Elections: Who will be your next Wellbeing Officer?

4th March 20215th October 2021 Ella Johnson Ella Johnson, in iversity, mental health, Students Union, su elections, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students, Wellbeing

As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, SU Executive Officer elections are very much underway. As part of LSM’s election coverage, I spoke to the two running candidates for Wellbeing – Karli Wagener and Millie Loader – about their manifestos and aspirations for the next year if elected.

SU Elections: “I want to make sure that my policies that I come up with actually represent the student body”

3rd March 202113th April 2021 Leicester Student Magazine AnneMarie Deeb, interview, Max Ashforth, su elections, University of Leicester

AnneMarie Deeb is campaigning for the position of Education Officer to come up with policies that actually represent students

Lifestyle Opinion

My Coming Out Story

25th February 202126th February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine bethany Walsh, Editor: Ella Johnson, lgbt, lgbt+ history month, lifestyle, students, university, University of Leicester

From family reactions to unrequited love, Bethany Walsh honestly details her process of coming out as a lesbian woman.

Featured Lifestyle

Leicester students on COVID-19 and following lockdown rules

24th February 202123rd February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine covid-19, Editor: Toby Cray, lockdown, Max Ashforth, students, University of Leicester, University students

Leicester students give their views on covid-19, lockdown, and those that are breaking government guidelines

‘Uncontrollable sobbing while simultaneously eating Ben and Jerry’s’ – A Lockdown Diary

24th February 20218th September 2022 covid-19, Editor: Ella Johnson, lockdown, National lockdown, students, Trinity Barnatt, university, University students

A students shared thoughts as she navigates through the UK’s 3rd national lockdown.

Lifestyle Poetry

comfort clothes

23rd February 202121st November 2022 Ella Johnson Ella Johnson, love, love poetry, original poetry, poem, Poetry, student, University of Leicester

Contains strong language

Top 10 cutest walking areas to visit in Leicester

23rd February 202123rd February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Beth Walsh, leicester, students, university, University of Leicester, Valentines Special

Going outside and breathing fresh air is essential during these challenging times, so here are the top 10 cutest open areas in Leicester to take your partner or loved one on.

Lifestyle Opinion

‘Shaping for excellence’ or academic extradition?

22nd February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Biological sciences, disinvestment, Editor: Toby Cray, job cuts, Muzammil Khomusi, University of Leicester

Muzammil Khomusi writes about the cuts to the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour from a student’s perspective

Featured Lifestyle

“Students are burnt out, tired and frustrated”

22nd February 202122nd February 2021 tobyc34 Editor: Ella Johnson, Education, Feature, Featured, interview, leicester, Leicester SU, lifestyle, students, Toby Cray, university, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students

Written by Toby Cray, featuring interview from SU President Mia Nembhard

You can still enjoy Valentine’s Day this year – here’s how

20th February 202120th February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Ella Johnson, lifestyle, lockdown, Louise Weightman, student living, Valentine's, Valentines Special

A lockdown Valentine’s can still be one to remember.

Why New Years resolutions just aren’t worth the pressure

17th February 202117th February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Ella Johnson, Georgia Hilton Buckley, lifestyle, new year resolutions, new years

Georgia Hilton-Buckley shares her negative relationships with New Year’s resolutions and questions why our annual goals (nearly) always fail.

A Dating Experience From Hell

14th February 202116th February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine anonymous author, dating, experience

An anonymous author recounts their experience going on a date.

Arts & Culture Lifestyle

QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Valentine’s Day?

6th February 202114th February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Ella Johnson, Laura May Bailey, quiz, Valentine's, Valentines Special

Written by Laura May Bailey. These days, the 14th of February is associated with cheesy cards, chocolates, and love songs.

Let’s Explore Leicester – Bowling Edition

30th January 20218th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine Alice Warburton, blogging, bowling, freshers, leicester, Let's Explore Leicester, review

Stuck in your flat? Tired of the same four walls? Eaten at every restaurant in Highcross and want to try something new? This week’s recommendation is definitely for you!

Featured Lifestyle

#MeToo: “I thought he was going to rape me”

30th January 20213rd July 2021 tobyc34 Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Editor: Toby Cray, Me Too, metoooncampus, Rhiannon Jenkins, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toby Cray, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students, Victim

Trapped and alone in Oadby student village, Lyla was helpless as her friend bore down on her. “At that moment it became apparent I didn’t know this person, and it made me fear for my life.”

Adapting to studying at the University of Leicester while living abroad

28th January 202127th January 2021 Leicester Student Magazine covid-19, Editor: Ella Johnson, EU students, international students, Konstantinos Kolokotronis, lifestyle, lockdown, Uni life, University of Leicester, University students

Konstantinos Kolokotronis is an EU student studying at Leicester, and details his experiences and problems raised from studying remotely from home.

Featured Lifestyle

University students return to campus in spite of government guidelines

21st January 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Feature, National lockdown, Rent strikes, Trinity Barnatt, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students

Students feel lack of government support has left them with no choice but to return to campus, against guidelines.

7 tips for a more sustainable 2021

1st January 20211st January 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Affordable student living, back to school, Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Laura May Bailey, lifestyle, new year resolutions, new years, student living, student tips, Sustainability, Uni life

Tips on how to turn your new year resolutions into sustainable living!

How to work through deadline fatigue

1st January 202131st December 2020 Leicester Student Magazine exams, revision, student

How to stop yourself from procrastinating and work through deadline fatigue

Featured Lifestyle

150 Days and Counting: Leicester in Lockdown

2nd December 202013th April 2021 Leicester Student Magazine blog, blogging, christmas, coronavirus, covid, covid-19, COVID19, Editor: Ella Johnson, health, Laura Lees, leicester, lifestyle, lockdown, mental health, Opinion, pandemic, students, university, University of Leicester, Wellbeing

In Leicester, where higher COVID-19 restrictions have not been lifted for more than 150 days, I discuss my experiences of living and studying in the city.

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