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  • 3 Ways to Exercise at Home

    Twitter 365 project-Day 62 courtesy of lu_lu Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 We probably all had the same new years resolution this year: to join the gym. But after seeing the fees and never being in the mood for the gym after a day of lectures, it can soon go down your list of priorities. Time to get fit the easy and cheap way. eBay/charity shops Charities like British H... More »

  • Top 3 Restaurants to Eat at

    3643667266_ee2914335e_m1 Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 Making the decision to eat out is by far a student’s idea of sheer and utter, unadultered bliss. Being waited on in a restaurant takes us back to those now distant memories of home, where our mothers never failed to rustle us up something delectable whilst we lounged around. But which restaurant... More »

  • 3 Things Every Student Must Do in Prague

    The Old Town in Prague city. Monday, March 8th, 2010 The Old Town in Prague city.... More »

  • 3 Phones to Avoid

    phone Saturday, March 6th, 2010 It’s only a small thing, just another convenient piece of modern technology we are taught to use in our gadget-crazed society. ... More »

  • The 3 Greatest Student Cities

    3805221563_0b5e390751_m Friday, March 5th, 2010 Whether you’re applying for courses, or simply wondering which of your mates you should go and visit next, there’s a vast array of cities throughout the United Kingdom, and it can be hard to choose where you want to go. But fear not, dear reader! I have spent three years of undergraduate life ... More »

  • Top 3 laptops to have

    2991289656_036efe6021_m Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 As students, our laptops play a pretty big part in our lives – from daily net-surfing sessions to late-night essay tweaking, our fingertips never seem to stray far from our keypads. Thus, getting a good laptop is essential for day-to-day student functioning. If you’re currently looking for the... More »

  • 5 Tutorials to Adobe Illustrator

    illustrator Saturday, February 27th, 2010 Adobe Illustrator is a useful programme to be able to use, whether it be for personal use or to add a little something extra to your CV. Whilst Photoshop is best used for photo-editing, Illustrator is a vector graphics editor best used for things such as typography, logos, artistic illustrations l... More »

  • Why Benefit Cosmetics are better than Maybelline

    3561044671_9b64c8d9d2_m Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Yep, a lot of the time makeup can be more of a hindrance than a help, such as: a) Post-tearfest panda eyes b) Going on a date unaware you have more lipstick on your teeth than your lips (mental scars!)... More »

  • 5 things you can do with chicken

    197509537_ab0b15fb94_m Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 It is a resident product in our shopping trollies for the nourishing qualities it offers, but the dishes we can concoct with chicken appear limited. The truth is that it can be used in much more exotic cuisines than the bland curries and ‘Chicken Tonight’ creations that we all seem to f... More »

  • Why Lidl should be your first choice

    lidl by steve p2008 Monday, February 22nd, 2010 As a student, supermarkets like Lidl are a staple in student life. But since the recession, everyone has had to follow suit and downgrade their shopping. However Lidl proves that shoppers can have a healthy diet and an occasional impulse buy on a budget. 5 a day Lidl can make eating 5 a day ea... More »

  • Worst three laptops to have

    New Laptop Friday, February 19th, 2010 Buying computers or laptops can be both frustrating and expensive, and even if you get the one you want, it may not be the best choice. There are some laptops out there that are so atrocious or overpriced that they need to be warned against; in this article I’ll talk about three of the worst ... More »

  • How to Have a Student-Savvy Holiday

    Beach-Cjennai-India by bbjee Thursday, February 18th, 2010 You’ll be wanting a blow out this summer, but it can cost a fortune to spend time away abroad. Hopefully these tips will get you on your summer holiday that’s kinder to your pocket. Step outside the Euro Zone We all know since the continent changed to the Euro, going on holiday has turned expe... More »

  • Top 3 Phones to Get Your Hands On

    4096799964_45369fd2a5_m Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 These days finding a phone to suit you is difficult beyond belief, and that’s without the added pressure of salesmen reciting lists of meaningless deals to you. Before making your final decision consider the following three models, which are by far the best on the market at the moment. IPhone 3GS... More »

  • 3 Things Not To Buy For Valentines

    Hearts all a Flickr on Flickr by niffty.. Friday, February 12th, 2010 It’s the countdown to Valentine’s day, and every girlfriend and boyfriend either know exactly what they’re buying, or panicking. Valentine’s is the time to ditch the clichés, and come up with original romance. Predictabilty in presents can look half-hearted, so it’s worth thin... More »

  • 3 Worst Virus Protection Programs

    What exactly does $49.99 buy me? Monday, February 8th, 2010 Anti-virus software is among the most important on any computer; protecting your PC or laptop against the many viruses flying around the internet is an integral task, and there are plenty of brilliant programs out there that serve their purpose well. However, for every good program there must be a ... More »

  • Apple iPad: Is It All It’s Hyped Up To Be?

    ipad Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week you’ll have heard about the Apple iPad. But if you look beyond all the hype surrounding it’s launch, what actually is it and will it be remotely useful to you or I? Functions The iPad has lots of different functions, being similar to n... More »

  • 3 alternatives to Adobe Acrobat

    acrobat1 Friday, February 5th, 2010 PDF files are a great way to make your work look professional, particularly if you’re making it available on the web. But with Adobe Acrobat costing the equivalent of several weeks’ rent, it’s not a feasible option for most of us. However, there are several alternatives that fit m... More »

  • 3 Alternatives to Adobe InDesign

    Winnings Monday, February 1st, 2010 Whether it’s creating posters, newsletters or a student paper, Adobe’s InDesign program allows for an in-depth and customisable desktop publisher.  However, being part of the Adobe Suite and even by just being an Adobe product, InDesign is really expensive. So here are three alternativ... More »

  • The Lingerie Every Woman Should Have

    2304393557_ceb2337d9b_m Friday, January 29th, 2010 Let’s be honest here – if you’re down to your undies in front of a prospective partner, chances are the fact that your bra doesn’t quite match your knickers probably won’t be top of their list of priorities. Confidence is what matters. Wear something you feel good in, and you’ll look goo... More »

  • Exciting New Exhibition at Tate Britain!

    blossom_lo-res Thursday, January 28th, 2010 London: famous for so many things and a treasure trove of arts and all the world’s culture.  If you’re into the heritage of the world, then this is one destination not to be missed.  Tate, especially, has stood out from the crowd - and with a special exhibition coming up between the 27... More »