Presumably, most of us wouldn’t expect the words ‘aerospace materials’ to be thrown around in casual, day-to-day conversation. An even smaller minority of people would associate them with a whole subclass of engineering (let alone a possible undergraduate degree…!). Whilst – at first glance – the title of this topic may appear quite niche, it…
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The group chat is buzzing. Your Facebook notifications are awash with ‘X’ mentioned you in a comment. You can’t @ your friend on Instagram fast enough. In #Summer2017 this is indicative of one thing and one thing only: it’s 9pm on a weeknight.
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I love travelling. As a child I was lucky that my parents would save up to take us on a holiday each year. Guernsey was my first trip not on the UK mainland, and for a five year old, travelling on a plane was immensely exciting. Fast forward to my early twenties, and my excitement…
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The problem with resolutions is that they are unrealistic, unspecific and unappealing. Here is how to make 2017 the year you finally achieve your goals.
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Whilst many, myself included, are probably counting down the minutes until 2016 is finally behind us, there’s one thing about the arrival of 2017 that I dread – the onslaught of New Year’s resolutions. In a survey published by Statistic Brain earlier this month, of the 48% of Americans who usually make resolutions only 8%…
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Despite any personal/religious beliefs you may hold, in my own opinion I feel that the true meaning of Christmas lies within giving back to the people and the community. Whether that’s donating money to a charity, taking somebody who might not have a family to spend this special time with to lunch or volunteering, I…
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When I tell new acquaintances that I’m studying for a master’s degree, I’m often met with words of praise and congratulations. I thought I didn’t have much of an ego, but this situation has taught me otherwise. Their faces fall however, when I go on to inform them that I’m completely self-funded. The positive comments…
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Ah, Russia. A county so beautiful and mysterious. Very misunderstood but completely crazy. I absolutely adore it. Of course, I may be biased. Having grown up and lived there for over 10 years I now have the best of both worlds whenever I visit it because I am both an insider yet also an outsider.…
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The MONQ is an interesting item: most people at first assume it’s a colourful e-cigarette or vaporiser, but it is neither. In fact, the device contains no nicotine or tobacco at all – it is made simply of organic essential oils in a blends they claim will produce various effects. At the moment the ‘flavours’ they…
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[spacer height=”20px”]I love travelling across varies cities, getting lost on the streets and stumbling upon quirky local cafes. In my recent adventures, I had an opportunity to explore and embrace the ambiance and spirit of the city of Bristol – somewhere where there are probably more vegetarians and vegans than normal meat-eaters. Since I’d only…
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