Category Archives: alcohol

Enjoy yourself without getting drunk

Some students won’t want to follow the tips below.  I know at least one person who is usually grateful for the advice posts I publish, but who’ll look at this post and think, “Are you mad?  My purpose for going … Continue reading

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Contrite? I’m not surprised.

You may have heard news of a Sheffield Hallam student being ordered to  carry out 250 hours of community service after urinating on a war memorial. The first year, Philip Laing, had been drinking large quantities of alcohol both before … Continue reading

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Alcohol – 18 Tips to Tame the Spirits

Almost every university student drinks alcohol at some point.  Not everyone enjoys it, but most get on with drinking it anyway. It doesn’t matter how detached you may be from the rituals and initiations that some clubs and societies put … Continue reading

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Hazing in the UK: “I’d like a pint of vodka with my cup of tea…and I’ll drink it naked.”

Hazing is a term known in the US, but not generally one used here in the UK. It’s all about initiations into clubs and societies. It’s not usually pleasant and it has occasionally involved death. A report has been released that … Continue reading

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Your Money – 7 Things To Do as a Student

Money is clearly an important thing to you. Even if you hate money and have never had to deal with it, it’s bound to be a big deal now. If it’s becoming a pain, or if you don’t want to … Continue reading

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