My NHS Nightmare: Living in Chronic Pain
A student’s account of her healthcare experience, feeling neglected and living in daily pain while awaiting treatment.
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The housing horrors of renting student houses at University of Leicester.
Renting a house in second year is the next step in the university process for many students, and as many first years prepare to move into houses in September, I speak to University of Leicester students who have had experiences from hell.
Content houses: the business model turning the young, privileged and problematic into social media megastars
TikTok is everywhere. Even if you’re too stubborn to download the app itself, you probably will still have heard of the likes Addison Rae and Charli D’Amilio. Stars of the video-sharing app are making a name for themselves in the ‘real world’, and it’s safe to say that a noticeable amount of popular content creators belong to, or at least used to belong to, a content house.
Let’s Explore Leicester: Coffee Edition
This week’s editon of the Let’s Explore Leicester series focuses on the best coffee choices in Leicester, recommended by Julia Goralska.
When are local restaurants going to open?
With just two weeks to go, read our comprehensive list of City and Clarendon Park hospitality businesses opening on April 12th and beyond.
My Coming Out Story
From family reactions to unrequited love, Bethany Walsh honestly details her process of coming out as a lesbian woman.
“Students are burnt out, tired and frustrated”
Written by Toby Cray, featuring interview from SU President Mia Nembhard
You can still enjoy Valentine’s Day this year – here’s how
A lockdown Valentine’s can still be one to remember.
Why New Years resolutions just aren’t worth the pressure
Georgia Hilton-Buckley shares her negative relationships with New Year’s resolutions and questions why our annual goals (nearly) always fail.
Adapting to studying at the University of Leicester while living abroad
Konstantinos Kolokotronis is an EU student studying at Leicester, and details his experiences and problems raised from studying remotely from home.
7 tips for a more sustainable 2021
Tips on how to turn your new year resolutions into sustainable living!
150 Days and Counting: Leicester in Lockdown
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.
“I thought I was fit” – Leicester Outdoor Fitness review
One of our writers discovers the hidden value of a challenging work out
Let’s Explore Leicester – Estate Agents Edition
Written by Alice Warburton It’s that time of the year again: students rush out in great panic, signing contracts here there and everywhere to secure their dream home for the next year. How do you know who the best estate agents are? Where they operate? If they’re trustworthy? I’m going to list three main agencies below to help get your search started, along with some top tips – contact details will be listed at the end. Please do remember though that every student experience will be different, and so you should go for the one that you feel most comfortable with. Westmanor Student Living Available on London Road and Grange Lane, this estate agent is one to remember due to the variety of properties they offer both in the city centre and near the university. Last year they received 99% positive feedback on all their properties and housed one thousand eight hundred students. Popular properties from them include the brand-new build Queen Elizabeth Apartments on Queens Road, and Lillie House, above Tesco Supermarket next to …
Let’s Explore Leicester: Queens Rd Edition
Lockdown (again) in only in a few days’ time. Everything will close: bookshops, coffee shops, clothing stores, so you definitely need to get out in your last few days of freedom. Why go far when you have it all on your doorstep, so close to your university and accommodation?
Stress, Sleeplessness and low self-confidence: What you can learn from my first year at university.
Stressed out with uni work? Struggling to sleep at night? Tired all the time? If this sounds like you, read ahead.
