Posts by Luke M. Williams

Health and Wellbeing Edinburgh

New to the City? Your Guide to Finding a GP in Edinburgh

Luke M. Williams

4 Nov 2026

Step out of 200 Cowgate, and the Old Town closes in around you. Stone arches overhead, footsteps echoing off the walls, the University of Edinburgh’s Central Area just up the hill. It’s a brilliant place to live. It’s also a new health system to learn, because Scotland does a few things its own way. How […]

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Health and Wellbeing Bournemouth

Stay Active in Bournemouth: The Best Student Sports and Fitness Options

Luke M. Williams

27 Oct 2026

Three miles of sand sit at one end of your week, and a fully kitted-out gym sits at the other, five minutes from your lecture hall. That is the strange, brilliant thing about staying fit as a student in Bournemouth. You are never more than a short walk from either. Where Can You Get a […]

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General Newcastle upon Tyne

Weekend Escapes: The Best Day Trips from Newcastle upon Tyne

Luke M. Williams

19 Oct 2026

Newcastle is brilliantly positioned for a day away, offering quick and affordable routes to coastlines, Roman history, and medieval market towns before you even have to think about dinner. We’re going to explore a small selection of our favourite day trips from Newcastle today. Hopefully you find a place you need to explore this academic […]

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Food Edinburgh

The Smart Shopper: Groceries and Local Deals in Edinburgh

Luke M. Williams

13 Oct 2026

Step outside 200 Cowgate and the Grassmarket is right there, cobbles and all, with the Royal Mile a few minutes beyond it. It is a brilliant place to live. It is a slightly trickier place to find a cheap pint of milk at nine at night. Edinburgh has three universities tucked into different corners of […]

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Health and Wellbeing Bournemouth

Touchdown Bournemouth: The International Student's Survival Guide

Luke M. Williams

8 Oct 2026

Land in Bournemouth and the sea will find you before your syllabus does. Two universities sit at one end of the city, a long stretch of beach at the other, and a cosy space at Mercury House between the two. The paperwork that comes with moving countries to study looks worse on a checklist than […]

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Food Wolverhampton

The Smart Shopper: Groceries and Local Deals in Wolverhampton

Luke M. Williams

25 Sep 2026

Three minutes. That is how long it takes to walk from Chambers 51 on Lichfield Street to the University of Wolverhampton’s City Campus, which leaves plenty of time to think about the other walk you will be doing every week: the one to buy food. Wolverhampton has a proper spread of shops within easy reach, […]

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General Bangor

The Best Student Areas in Bangor, Compared

Luke M. Williams

21 Sep 2026

Bangor fits a university, a mountain range and a stretch of coastline into a footprint you could walk across before your coffee goes cold. Bangor University’s buildings sit within walking distance of the High Street, and most students settle into one of four areas: Upper Bangor, the High Street, Garth or Hirael. They sit close […]

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General

The Truth About Freshers Week

Luke M. Williams

17 Sep 2026

Freshers’ Week is sold as the best seven days of your life. For some people, it really does come close. For others, it’s a strange mix of excitement, exhaustion, and quiet uncertainty. Here’s a look at what it’s like, myths included. The Myths Everyone Believes The first big myth is that you’ll find your best […]

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Nightlife

7 Tips for a Cheap Freshers Week Night Out

Luke M. Williams

9 Sep 2026

So, you’ve just arrived at uni. The flat’s a bit messy, you’ve made friends with someone over instant noodles, and now it’s time to hit the town. But how do you make Freshers Week legendary without draining your student loan in a single night? Whether you’ve moved miles from home, are just settling into a […]

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General

What's Inside the UNPACKED Student Kitchen Pack?

Luke M. Williams

13 Aug 2026

Setting up a kitchen from scratch is one of those jobs that sounds simple until you’re standing in a shop trying to remember whether you already own a colander. The Student Kitchen Pack from UNPACKED is built to solve that in one go: a single box, delivered to your room before you arrive, with everything […]

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