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Student Blog

DIY Cleaning Products

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Making your own cleaning products is a great way to save money and the planet. Here are some of our favourites. Disinfectant:• Add 10 drops

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Hobby of the Month

I hear sourdough is on the rise

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by Leda Norris Follow this simple recipe with only 4 ingredients to create the most delicious restaurant quality sourdough that’s good for the soul, and

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Fresher-five friendly food forays: finessing your first flat shop

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by Oscar Francis Healthy flatting can be a struggle — budgets, study, deadlines, and side hustles: the life of a student can be absolutely hectic.

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Student Blog

Dealing with Stress in a New Environment

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by Oscar Francis Uni has its ups and downs for everyone. Whether you’re leaving home for a hall, or you’re moving into a new flat

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Student Blog

First flat fitness: live your best life

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by Oscar Francis So, you’ve survived some study. You might have spent your first year in a flat, or with your parents. Maybe you took

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Hitting the Hall: The ‘How’ of Making New Friends

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by Oscar Francis We’ve all been there. The first day at school or a new job is horrible. You feel like everyone’s watching and judging

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A Leap of Faith? Transitioning from High School to University

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by Oscar Francis It’s a big jump when you transition from high school to university, regardless of whether you did NCEA, school cert, or cambridge.

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Student Blog

Best Beaches for a Super Swell Summer

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Dunedin has a reputation for gloomy weather, but sometimes in summer it gets okay for a little bit. Nothing beats exam stress like a swim

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Student Blog

How To Take Good Photos For Social Media

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Social media might be near-single-handedly ruining the world, but it’s still nice to be able to post a pic on a dusty Sunday and get

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Hobby of the Month

Making Your Own Beeswax Wraps

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by Rayna Dickson Wanting to reduce your plastic consumption? You can make your own beeswax wraps that are reusable and renewable and keep your food

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