18th January 2022
How to Beat the January Blues
Sadly, after a hectic Christmas season seeing your nearest and dearest, January can be...
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11th January 2022
Best Bits of 2021
With 2021 behind us, let’s look back at the highlights of Downing Students this...
4th January 2022
Student Life in Manchester
The ever-growing city of Manchester is the perfect place to start your independence as...
22nd December 2021
Student Insight into Winter Wonderland
As a student in a big city like London sometimes it can be difficult...
15th December 2021
Top 10 feel-good Christmas films!
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to put aside our...
10th December 2021
Tips for Travelling this Christmas: Essential Student Checklist
As the festive season approaches, we know a lot of our residents will be...
3rd December 2021
Vega House Party
Since the Launch of our latest purpose-built accommodation Vega in Vauxhall, we have loved...
30th November 2021
Why Book Accommodation Early
The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations to study higher education....
15th November 2021
Top Tips for Staying Motivated at University
As sad as it may be, exams and presentations are a big part of...
9th November 2021
10 of the Best Cheap and Cheerful Student Meals
Moving away from home and going to university can be the first taste...
2nd November 2021
8 of The Best Reading Week Activities
When starting university in a new city, it can be hard to know what...
28th October 2021
Movies That Were Filmed In Your New City!
You may think that all of your favourite films are shot across the pond,...