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Your go-to student list for uni kitchen essentials. With the right uni kitchen essentials, you can make some fabulous meals. It also helps with bonding with your flatmates too (just make sure you get your stuff cleaned and put back!). Plus, in the long run, it can save you some money, as you'll have a full arsenal of equipment to make almost anything you fancy. So, if you're moving to halls for the first time, or want to upgrade your current kitchen set, we've popped a list t

8 last minute and affordable trips you can still do before you go back to uni this September, both in the UK and abroad.

The best fancy dress ideas for students including couples costumes, themed nights out and creative group fancy dress costumes.

Is the social and economic standing of the country to blame for declining degrees and alternative career paths? Long gone are the days when degrees were mostly in areas like Philosophy, Latin, and Theology; with only men being able to study. Enter the new age where you can nab a degree in Parapsychology (paranormal studies) or even Viticulture and Oenology (wine making), and of course, women are hitting the books nowadays, too. However, are too many niches and too much choice

Another year, another summer trend. And this time, it's the turn of Brat Girl summer, thanks to the icon Charli xcx.

Everything you need to know when using a washing machine. If you've got this far in life without ever putting a clothes wash on, then kudos to you. But now it's time to take that big step into adult life and learn how to wash your own dirty underwear. Yep, we're talking about learning how to use a washing machine. It's time to stop lugging your dirty washing home with you and take steps to learn this important life skill. While you might be worried about your whites turning p

How To Make New Friends At Uni You're not the only one worried about making friends at university. Our Student Beans Freshers' Report revealed that 64.4% of soon-to-be students are worried about making friends at uni. See? We told you you're not alone. Most people will start off on the same boat — knowing absolutely no one when turning up for the first day of Freshers'.  Whether you're anxious about your new flatmates (as are 52.9% of students from our Freshers' report) or

Forget the student discount, car insurance premiums for young drivers are going through the roof. Here's how to fight back.

Before jetting off on your holiday, we're sharing our tips on the best (& cheapest) ways to spend your money abroad. Headed off abroad? We're not jealous, not one bit. But before you go, you might want to think about how you're going to spend money abroad. Whether you're headed off on a quick city break , or preparing for the gap year of your dreams , money always matters. The best way to exchange currency has changed a lot in the last 10 or so years, and mostly gone are the

Teach while you travel — the ultimate way to experience other cultures through TEFL. If you’re looking to discover new places and cultures while really getting to know the people who live there, then teaching English abroad is the perfect way to do just that. Obviously, you can’t just wander into any classroom and start reeling off verbs and nouns, but getting a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification will get you there in no time. We’ve listed everything

We've got the answers to your burning questions about sexual aftercare, including peeing after sex and do men get thrush.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Korean sunscreen. Thanks to the cult following and viral TikTok explosion of products, there’s never been a better time to shop for K-beauty. Whether you’ve been using K-beauty products for years or are new to the game, there is quite literally something for everyone. The latest product going viral? Korean sunscreen. K-beauty has been a skincare staple for years now, but Korean sunscreen is having a major moment. Thanks to the lightwe

Airport lounges doesn't always equal a first class ticket. Check out our ways of getting cheaper or even free access with top tips.

Wondering why you got rejected? These are the biggest icks that may surprise you. Icks. What are they and what are the biggest icks? A poll of 2,000 adults based on actively-dating Americans had some pretty interesting (and seriously funny) "icks" to report that totally put them off setting up the next date. This new research, while small in sample size, did shed some light on the various reasons why people ended a relationship because of an ick they caught on a date. Need to

Looking for your next adventure? Hit the road with your besties this summer with a road trip to remember. We've got 13 of our favourite UK road trips to help inspire your next getaway.

We’ve got the best toastie filling ideas you’ll ever need. Nothing says student life quite like the humble cheese toastie. My mouth is drooling already… With a plethora of toastie fillings and ideas to choose from, you could probably get away with incorporating the dish into your weekly student menu a couple times a week. Just make sure to eat some fruit and veg at some point to prevent scurvy. Toasties are super easy to make, they’re affordable (most importantly), and they t

Where to shop the best noise cancelling headphones for under £100 in the UK and what style to pick from, including earbuds and over ear.

Fancy seeing Europe from ground level? Find out what is interrailing and what it involves, plus how much it costs.

We've got tips from experts and students who have studied abroad to give you the lowdown on where to start when studying abroad.

So, we're all on a budget this summer right? Summer is finally here and you want to spend all your free time outside or with your friends but you don't have any money...sound familiar? If you're looking for things to do in summer with your friends and you're on a student budget, you might be tempted by the pub or a last-minute festival, but your bank account might be saying no. Luckily, there are loads of free summer activities or things you can do in the UK (even with the ba