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• Top 5 Creative Banana Recipes

  Thursday, March 11th, 2010 Cheap, convenient, energy packed and calorie kind - just a few reasons why every student should consider throwing a bunch of bananas into their next shopping basket. A banana on it’s own, in it’s original form, may not be the most exciting thing to eat.... More »

• 3 Most Employable Media and Communication Degrees

  Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 For most people, part of the whole reason for going to University and getting a degree is the job at the end. I’d suspect you want to be making as much money as possible, doing something which interests you and making the most of your skills. So for those who want a job in the media and [...]... More »

• 5 First Date Mistakes

  Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Had a bad date? At least your butt didn’t get stuck to his car. Still, we’ve all got a memory we’d rather forget of a date that didn’t turn out so marvellous. I can’t promise I can prevent vehicle/bum-related mischief, but I can help your prepare for your next first imp... More »

• Truth about Eating Disorders

  Friday, March 5th, 2010 Anorexia and bulimia are common amongst university students, as often the sufferers may use an obsession with weight and calorie counting to distract themselves from the pressures of university life and the changes which occur as you change your lifestyle and move away from home. Focusing on food m... More »

• Send us your recipes!

  Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Got a budding Nigella (Lawson) or Gordon (f-ing Ramsay) inside you, bursting to get out!? Fancy yourself a culinary queen or king, a gastronomic guru, a maestro of the moreish? Well here’s your chance - studentbeans.com will publish your recipe, attributed to you, on our site, if it’s d... More »

• Top Tips for Backpacking – Part 3

  Thursday, March 4th, 2010 After all that planning comes the fun part – your holiday!... More »

• Top Tips for Backpacking – Part 2

  Monday, March 1st, 2010 What to do in the weeks before you leave - Part 2!... More »

• 3 different things every student must do in Paris

  Sunday, February 28th, 2010 As the closest foreign European nation to England, France is a cheap and easy destination for many people to visit. The capital, Paris, has many sights and attractions that should be seen, but also many that you might not know of that are distinctly different. These alternative locations are that ... More »

• Top Tips for Backpacking – Part 1

  Friday, February 26th, 2010 In part one, we’ll look at the important aspects for planning your trip. It’s best to get the following in motion as early as possible before you plan to leave.... More »

• How to spot a cheat

  Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Footballer John Terry has been hounded by the press after the recent revelations about his affair.... More »

• TrekAmerica: the Ultimate Student Road Trip

  Monday, February 22nd, 2010 As North America’s leader in small group adventure travel for 18-38’s, TrekAmerica offers a dependable, easy and fun way to explore the USA. So if you’ve ever dreamed of taking off on the Great American Road Trip, then TrekAmerica will help you make the most of your time and money, as you dis... More »

• Three Must-Have Careers

  Saturday, February 20th, 2010 What are your plans for the future then, what job is it you want to do exactly? We’ve all been asked this sort of question at some point during our lives. If it still sends a sudden wave of panic down your spine and brings sweat to your palms, relax, take a deep breath and consider one of today... More »

• 3 Social Networks You Must Join

  Friday, February 19th, 2010 First it was Myspace, then it was Facebook, and now we’re Tweeting; social networks are everyone’s favourite pass time. There have been infamous stories including the house party that got out of hand thanks to Myspace, and the woman who was sacked for skiving and being caught out by Facebook. W... More »

• We would offer you the job but…

  Thursday, February 18th, 2010 The six most disheartening words a job hunter can hear. Call it intuition, but you feel when you’ve had a good interview. So its all the more disappointing when you don’t get it. Here are the most common reasons, and how to deal with them. “We need someone with more experience.” Th... More »

• 3 Ways to Meet Your Future Employer

  Monday, February 15th, 2010 Some degrees have a particular path. Take the contributors of studentbeans for example, who will predominantly be journalism students wanting an online portfolio to show to employers or to showcase if they choose to go freelance. But what if you have a broader degree, such as sociology, which can a... More »

• 3 Worst Careers to avoid

  Saturday, February 13th, 2010 Civil Enforcement Officer (a.k.a Traffic warden) You roam the cold streets all day, ticketing those who have illegally parked in certain bays, and what thanks do you get? Absolutely none. Traffic wardens may be among the most hated workers in the UK, but they really are “just doing their job.â€... More »

• 3 Kinky Ideas to Spice up your Love-Life

  Friday, February 12th, 2010 We’re young, we’re wild, we’re free, and in sex terms we are living in the best years of our lives. Some of us will be at it daily, nightly and ever so rightly (thank you, Scrubs), whereas others may be somewhat lacking in inspiration or confidence. However many notches you have o... More »

• The Rules of Attraction

  Friday, February 12th, 2010 Relationship expert Tracy Cox helps you decipher his messages and tells you what they really mean. February is the month of love and therefore the month which can lead to the most confusion when it comes to the opposite sex. We often feel like we get mixed messages from guys. How many times have y... More »

• Is the Recession Over?

  Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s announcement has failed to convince many political commentators... More »

• Top 5 Viruses to Beware Of

  Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 There are all sorts of different viruses out there which could get onto your computer. Here are the top 5 and some measures you can take to avoid them. 1. Anna Kournikova Virus If you’ve a fan of Friends you might recognise this one from the episode where Ross has to deliver the key note speech ... More »

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