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Student Life blog

Cooking healthy meals on a student budget

Living in university can be quite expensive. Many people worry about the cost of accommodation, travel, etc. However, student Mckenny…

13 July 2023

How having an itinerary for your open day makes it more enjoyable

Preparation is key to get the most out of an open day. Frances shares her experience of creating an itinerary…

19 June 2023

My university experience after a gap year

In this blog post Shannon discussed what university means to her and how her life has changed since enrolling at…

15 June 2023

A student guide to journalling

Student nurse Dorcas Salako shares her very personal student guide to journalling while at university and beyond. Dorcas turned to…

18 May 2023

A quick guide to making the most of your study time

Biomedical Sciences student Laurie shares her insights and tips on how to make the most of your studies at the…

9 May 2023

Historical Sites in Northamptonshire: A student’s guide

A student POV of beautiful gardens, historical sites and green spaces waiting to be explored within Northampton and Northamptonshire.

4 May 2023

International Student POV: Physiotherapy Work Placement

Gina shares her Care Home placement experience as an International Student, studying Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc.

25 April 2023

My UON Transfer Journey: Year 2 Adult Nursing

Luis expresses his thoughts and feelings throughout the process of transferring to the University of Northampton and shares his insights…

21 April 2023

4 stores to shop for Halal groceries in Northampton

Are you a new student and/or looking for stores to shop for Halal groceries in Northampton? Here are 4 stores…

19 April 2023