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What is Self Care? Why is it Important? And How You Can be Kind To Yourself
The notion of self-care has been a particularly popular topic recently, but the true meaning of it is often neglected or unexplained. Many books, tv shows, videos and podcasts talk about self-help and self-care, but they still do not provide a clear explanation for how you’re supposed to incorporate it into your life. So, what is self-care? It is not an indulgent or luxury experience, it is a necessary and valuable process which can be intertwined into everyday life through our mindsets, activities and habits. It is about addressing any stresses or problems holistically, giving yourself relief when you feel [...]
Make your own mince pies
Mince pies and Christmas come hand in hand, join in the festivities by making your own mince pies. There are many recipes online, however, here we will share one of our favourites and luckily, they are extremely simple. Easy mince pies with crunchy crumble tops Ingredients: 200g apricot jam 300g dried mixed fruit 200g plain flour 100g butter, cut into cubes 1 egg yolk 100g plain flour 25g icing sugar plus extra for dusting 50g butter cut into cubes 50g whole almond, chopped Recipe: Put the dried fruit and jam in a small pan, heat until melted together and cool. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Break down the butter into small [...]
Top Tips on Shared Kitchens!
Sharing a space is not an easy thing to do, however It can be extremely beneficial. Not only for your flatmates but also for your wellbeing as an individual. In this post, we will provide 5 top tips on how you and your flatmates can maintain a spotless and well-maintained kitchen space. At home at halls we offer all our students the opportunity to win a prize as a team if you keep your kitchens in tip top shape, so don’t miss out! Tip 1. Teamwork makes the dream work! Yes, you have heard it before, but it is very [...]
Sept 2022 Room Availability
The start of term is now only weeks away and we just wanted to give you an update on our room availability in case you (or any one you know) is still looking for University of Nottingham student accommodation this September. We still have availability of: Standard Rooms - one of our most popular room types at £125 per weekLarge Standard Rooms - for those wanting more space at £140 per weekAlbion Standard Rooms - our best value at £116 per week Don't forget that these prices include all utility bills - 💡 including electricity - so there's no increases to worry about for the duration of [...]
Open Event – 24/25 June
Still looking for accommodation this September? We're delighted to announce an Open Event from 9.30am - 4pm on Friday 24 and Saturday 25th June. We'll have Standard, En-suite and Studio rooms open for you to take a look at, as well as staff on site to answer any questions. Just come to the Broadgate Park reception - hope to see you there! Directions
Albion House – Postgrad Rooms
Are you looking for somewhere a little quieter to live for your postgrad course next year? Or perhaps you need somewhere to park a car? If so, Albion House could be the perfect residence for you - our quiet designated accommodation that comes with free parking! And we’re happy to say that there are still rooms available for New and Returning Postgrad students - starting from only £116 with all bills included. Situated in the heart of Beeston town centre, Albion House is around 15 minutes’ walk from University Park West Entrance. The residence is a close-knit community; two blocks [...]
Residence Life Programme
We hope that you are as excited as we are for the start of the new academic year! One of the great things about life at Broadgate Park, Albion House and Cloister House is being able to join in with all the events and activities organised for residents, there is something for everyone. The Residence Experience team are busy organising the Residence Life programme, but we wanted to give you an idea of the type of events and activities that you can start looking forward to: Huge Christmas Party A formal Christmas Party with entertainment and food. Craft workshops Craft nights, pumpkin carvings at Halloween and much more. Group day trips Day trips destinations are decided by [...]
The Importance Of Mental Health
Mental Health is the foundation of every human being. Your actions may be based on how you reason with everyday thoughts in your mind, as well as situational changes in your environment, choices, people, work, university life, pandemic, politics, and so much more. Often, these changes may cause stressful situations which may lead to overthinking, anxiety, depression, and many more mental battles. Being at university, especially during a pandemic has caused a lot of physical, psychological, mental and emotional stress on many university students. We believe that it is important to express your thoughts in the hopes of a stress-free [...]
Transition to a Vegan Diet
Tips On How To Transition To A Vegan Diet Bolatito Martins Vegan! A dietary lifestyle we are hearing more often these days, especially in January. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a vegan diet? The requirements? The discipline? As we celebrate Veganuary throughout January at home at halls we also want to explore and provide tips on how meat eaters can transition to a vegan diet (If you want!). Perhaps it can be a challenge you can take on this new year? Or a temporary challenge to prove your friends wrong that yes, you can [...]
Student Blogger – onwards and upwards!
Dark and drizzly. Not the inspiring start I had hoped for on University moving day, but it was going to take more than the weather to dampen my mood. Packing up the car resembled a giant game of Tetris and for the first half of the morning we certainly weren’t winning (apparently my small forest of house plants wasn’t particularly convenient to pack). But it hit midday, and we were off, although not before stopping for the postman delivering my fluffy slippers that I had ordered last minute, and wasn’t expecting to arrive for freshers. Definitely a sign for the [...]
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