A TV License Inspector Calls: Do Students Really Need a TV License?
Based on students’ own thoughts, Katie McShane discusses the value of TV Licenses to the modern young person.
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My petition for summer to remain a noun: the pressure to be anywhere but home during summer as a university student
Ellen Lundy reflects on her summer, contrasting idealized vacations with her reality of working while feeling the effects of a past year’s travel. She humorously navigates her internal dialogue about how to use free time, ultimately advising a balance between rest and productivity, emphasizing that summer shouldn’t be defined by grand experiences.
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How to lose a guy in 10 DMs
Katie McShane revisits the dating dynamics from the film ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ in light of modern practices shaped by platforms like Tinder. She emphasizes respecting partners’ interests, engaging in mutual conversations, and approaching relationships gradually. Ultimately, she highlights that there are no fixed rules for dating success.
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6 Months Living Abroad: How my Year Abroad Experience May Have Become Lost in Translation
In her reflective piece, Ellen Lundy humorously contrasts her idealistic expectations of a year abroad in Spain with the often harsh realities she faced. She emphasizes the importance of managing expectations about cultural experiences, relationships, and self-discovery, ultimately encouraging readers to embrace the unpredictability of life and cherish personal growth.
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Putting That Student Loan To Use: Top Tips For Travelling on a Budget
The second semester brings a desire for summer travel among students, often prioritized over academic responsibilities. To make trips affordable, Kerryann White suggests choosing destinations based on drink prices, utilizing flight comparison tools like Skyscanner, researching budget accommodations, and leveraging student discounts. Ultimately, it encourages turning travel dreams into reality.
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