If someone had told you ten years ago that by 2017 we would be inaugurating Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America, and mourning the end of a two-term office led by a Hawaiian born, African-American President whose wife enjoyed carpool karaoke with James Corden and shopping with Ellen, would
Christmas is coming whether you like it or not. Step into any shop around this time of the year, and you’ll hear all the familiar songs. Love it or dread it, every bauble will remind you that ‘tis the season to be jolly’. It’s the time of the year to treat yourself, your family and
International students can join us on this one: sometimes it is simply not possible to go home during the holidays. Flatmates and friends all seem to be leaving and loneliness possibly sets in. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether it’s your first year of embracing holidays away from home or if you’re returning
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that exams are the worst thing ever invented in the history of education. Oh, you have deadlines? Have some exams to go with them! Holidays coming up? Nothing kills the Christmas spirit better than a good dose of exam panic. So if you’re looking for some inspiration for that last spurt
Lectures. Essays. Lab reports. Group projects. Exams. Your social life is a distant memory. Clean clothes? Overrated. Juggling everything thrown at you whilst remaining calm and dealing with life in general can make it hard to relax and find balance. Everything becomes frantic and time spent away from textbooks or your laptop seems impossible to justify. This is
University of Stirling students Joanna Rogerson and Maria Christodoulou recently returned from volunteering on a mental health placement in Sri Lanka with SLV Global – an international exchange programme. They’re sharing their stories and encouraging others to consider voluntary placements. Joanna Rogerson Earlier this year I decided that I wanted to broaden my horizons and
Money. It can be a great word, it can be a scary word. As a student, managing your own money can be daunting if you haven’t done it before. Whether it is your first pay check from your part-time job, or your first student loan, things can go downhill fast without a proper plan in place.
On Monday 14 November you’ll have the unique opportunity to find out more about all the services that the University offers to support you during your time at Stirling. Student Support Day runs from 9:00am-3:00pm in the Atrium, and there’s something for everyone. Who’s going to be there? Staff from UofS services will be available to
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