Posts by Matthew King

Leisure

How to Create the Ultimate Christmas Darts Party at Uni

Matthew King

24 Dec 2025

Darts is an all-time classic as a party game. Whether you’re playing with a proper interest in darts and you know your way around the board to get a 180, or you’re playing with your nan at a family party, and the wall is in danger of making new holes, darts is a lot of […]

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Holidays

5 Easy Christmas Crafts for Students With a Creative Mind

Matthew King

24 Nov 2025

Christmas is coming, and if you’re looking to build that community feel at university, creating easy Christmas crafts for students could be an enjoyable way to spend time with your crowd. Designing and making crafts is a great way to spend time together, to make Christmas presents for your loved ones that show you really […]

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General

When do the Clocks Go Back? And How to Prepare as a Student

Matthew King

22 Oct 2025

When do the clocks go back? It’s a question that we’ve all asked, and when you’re a student living away from home, it might not even enter your head until it’s happened. At home, your parents will probably have been responsible for changing the time on any clocks, the oven, the clock in the car, […]

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Leisure

Tips and Tricks for Backpacking : A Student Guide

Matthew King

22 Aug 2025

One of the best ways to travel and see the world is to go backpacking. As a student, it offers you a cheap and exciting way to have new experiences and to meet new friends. Travel opens the soul and expands your mind. It’s a fantastic thing to do as a student during the summertime, […]

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Student Life

An Introvert's Guide to Networking for Students: Building Connections with Confidence

Matthew King

24 Jan 2025

This is an introvert’s guide to networking and could be one of the most important things you read if you are a student who lacks confidence in situations outside of your comfort zone including speaking with strangers or in front of an audience. Networking is an important part of life as a student. It helps […]

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Food

Healthy Summer Snacks Treats to Keep You Energised in the Heat

Matthew King

13 Jun 2024

We’ve had a week of summer so far this year, and it is always hit-and-miss in the UK as to whether you’ll get a scorching hot day in the sun or a downpour for a week. But it’s also good to be prepared in advance for when we inevitably get that heat wave that surprises […]

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General

Creative Father's Day Gift Ideas for Students: Thoughtful Presents on a Budget

Matthew King

31 May 2024

Father’s Day is celebrated at different times of the year depending on where you are in the world. In the UK, it is coming up soon, and this year it is on Sunday, 16th June. If you are struggling to come up with Father’s Day gift ideas that are creative, demonstrate your love for your […]

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Careers

Mastering the Art of Acing a Job Interview: Essential Tips for University Students

Matthew King

16 Apr 2024

Job interviews bring potential stress and anxiety, no matter how confident you are in everyday life. It is easy to get lost in what could go wrong, especially if you are a university student aiming to interview for a summer internship that will be important for your future career or you are straight out of […]

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General

Discovering Hidden Gems in the UK Countryside: Student Travel Guide

Matthew King

18 Mar 2024

As a student in the UK, you might have a stressful life at university, which is why you should always find the time to relax and take time out to recharge your mind and body. A great way to do this is to get out of the town and city and make the most of […]

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Holidays Student Life

The 6 Best Student Travel Destinations This Winter

Matthew King

20 Dec 2023

The winter break is a fantastic time to have some rest, to recharge your batteries and to put thoughts of university life away for a few weeks. One of the best things to do during your winter break is to look at the best student travel destinations this winter and book a trip for the […]

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