Author: LSU Media

By Amelia Sansome The feeling of being a fresher is one like no other, yet the experience is nothing anyone can prepare you for. For some, Fresher’s fortnight is a haze of new faces, exciting activities and the musky smell of cheap booze to assist your roll into bed (or on the floor) at 4am. For many, starting university can be daunting. Fighting your way through a maze of halls, sports courts and stumbling in and out of various confused conversations before strolling into your introductory lecture; trying to keep your cool without unattractively gasping for air as if your heart…

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By Esther Malkinson Here are my Top 15 Tips for cooking for yourself and surviving in University. If you promise to follow these, and pledge that you won’t panic, overspend, or fall back on pot noodle every day, you WILL SURVIVE. 1) Everything, and I really mean EVERYTHING, is improved with cheese. (Unless you’re a vegan) But if you’re not, make sure you always have some cheese in your fridge. 2) Adding nuts, or seeds will boost protein and fibre levels of any dish. They work with sweet and savoury, sprinkle some toasted seeds on yoghurt, or a curry, and see…

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