‘Period poverty‘ means having a lack of access to sanitary products due to financial constraints. This issue affects people all over the world and Blogger Amber Petit wants to help combat this issue for students: […]
Category: Only in Worcester
Student days out near Worcester
As much as we love our University and all it has to offer, sometimes it’s nice to get out for the day sometimes! The great thing about Worcester is it’s location – it’s not all that far from a lot of great places which are easily accessible by car, bus or train! Here are a few of my favourite student days out near Worcester.
A guide to independent restaurants in Worcester
I have been in Worcester for just over two years now, it is fair to say that I have eaten out at a LOT of places. There are lots of well known chain restaurants and cafes which are nice places to eat. But why not try the small, independent restaurants in Worcester too? Here’s my guide to the best independent restaurants to try while you’re studying in Worcester.
An introduction to the Anne Frank Exhibition at the Hive
Today marks the Holocaust Memorial Day (27th January). To honour this day, the University has partnered with the Anne Frank Trust UK to bring a public exhibition to the Hive library. Since the Anne Frank story is such an inspirational and heartbreaking story, I feel very privileged to write a blog about it. Here’s my experience of seeing the Anne Frank Exhibition at the Hive.
Cheap Eats in Worcester
Whether or not you’re new to Worcester, finding places to eat and socialise on a student budget can sometimes be challenging. I’m a huge foodie, and I’ve simply refused to give up on eating out. I think going out for food with friends is a very important part of social life (and I won’t miss an opportunity to have something yummy!) Here are my tips on saving money at restaurants and some of my favourite cheap eats in Worcester.
Why Worcester is a great place to live
Worcester – the Faithful City. We’re a small but great city, with a population of 100k, 1/10th of which are students. From Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce to Berrow’s Worcester Journal (the oldest newspaper in the world), there are lots of reasons to be proud to live in “the Woo”. In recent years, we’ve also been voted one of the safest and happiest cities in the country too! Here’s why Worcester is a great place to live.
Back to nature
There’s a lot of breathtaking nature and scenery in Worcestershire, not far from our University campuses. Famous names like J.R.R. Tolkien, Edward Elgar and C.S. Lewis found inspiration here when creating their masterpieces. Why not spend some quality time in nature and get inspired too? If you’re in Worcester and have a free afternoon or weekend, head out of the city centre and see all that our beautiful county has to offer.
How to make the most of the sun in Worcester
Summer is finally here! If you’re lucky enough to be spending your summer months in Worcester, there are plenty of places to enjoy the sunshine. It’s important to be prepared and plan for hot weather, so you can enjoy the sun safely and have fun! Check out my tips on how to make the most of the sun in Worcester.
