As I say goodbye – reflecting on my time at university
As my time in Manchester draws to and end and graduation nears, I have been taking time to reflect on the last-four year of my life as a student.
Imogen (Imi) Hodgkins
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Eating Sustainably as a Student
Read more: Eating Sustainably as a StudentWhen trying to live more sustainably, what’s on our plates matters. Food production accounts for over a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, and a third of this food ends up going to waste. Although this is a systemic problem that requires widespread action, considering what we eat and where it comes from as individuals…
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Discovering Manchester through its books
Read more: Discovering Manchester through its booksThe literary landscape of Manchester is as varied as the city itself. From coming-of-age classics to futurism and psychedelia, discover a new Manchester this World Book Day with my top fiction picks. Mayflies – Andew O’ Hagan Recently adapted to TV by the BBC, Mayflies is a bittersweet, coming-of-age insight into male friendship. Divided into two, the…
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The best vegan food in Manchester
Read more: The best vegan food in ManchesterWhether you’ve just completed Veganuary, are a seasoned plant-based foodie or simply veg-curious, Manchester’s vegan options are endless. Despite the fantastic range of choice, in my three years in the city, I’ve managed to sample quite a few options. Here are a few of my favourites. Purezza I’ve tried a lot of vegan pizza, and…
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Imi’s Ultimate Guide to: Exams
Read more: Imi’s Ultimate Guide to: ExamsThe last time I sat in an official exam hall, with invigilators pacing the rows, the scratch of pen on paper and a ticking clock looming overhead, I was completing my physics GCSE aged 16. Between the pandemic, spending time abroad and lots of coursework, the only exams I’ve done since have been from the…
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The Ultimate Guide to: Writing Essays
Read more: The Ultimate Guide to: Writing EssaysDecember might be my favourite month of the year. Festive cheer is everywhere, winter break is nearing and there are countless reasons for celebration. For students, however, the turn of the month also marks something much less jolly: Essay season. Truthfully, spending my days glued to my laptop is seriously killing my Christmas spirit. If…
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The Ultimate Guide to: Seminars
Read more: The Ultimate Guide to: SeminarsConfession: In first year, I skipped a concerning number of seminars because I was too nervous about them. I found the whole experience anxiety inducing, from worrying that I hadn’t understood the readings to stressing that I was going to be called on to contribute. Though not going provided temporary relief, I ended up missing…
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The Ultimate Guide to: Taking Lecture Notes
Read more: The Ultimate Guide to: Taking Lecture NotesI have been through plenty of trial-and-error when it comes to how to succeed in my degree. For instance, I spent the majority of my first year not really understanding the structure of university work, what I needed to do to improve my grades or how I needed to change my academic habits after leaving school. When…