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  • Movies at the DCA – a review

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 29 March 2022, 11:39
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    When it comes to watching movies, me and my friends always choose the DCA. After a bit of researched I found out that it is the cheapest choice for students, with tickets costing £5.5, with the next cheapest movie theatre having tickets for at least £8 plus a bus ride since all other movie theatres […]

    Tags: dundee, dundee uni, student life, uni life

  • Moving out the guide: part 2

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 28 March 2022, 01:03
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    I am sure everyone, including me, is currently stressing over exams, easter holidays and potentially, moving out. That’s why I decided to make this short and easy guide on how to move out, hassle-free. Here’s what you will need: Boxes and/or bags for packing Tape, lots and lots of it Permanent marker(s) Padlock, if your […]

    Tags: moving out, student life

  • I made a studying/chill time playlist so you don’t have to

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 28 March 2022, 10:21
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    It’s that time of the year again! So I made us a chill playlist that you can add to or keep it as is. Bored – Billie Eilish Missing Poster – Budman Tom’s Diner (Cover) – AnnenMayKantereit & Giant Rooks Sugar & Brownies – Dharia lost souls – Baby Keep Smoke & Slow Dance – […]

    Tags: exams, music, studying

  • Answering 20 random questions because I turned 20!

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 27 March 2022, 10:10
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    I turned 20 a month ago so I decided to answer 20 super random questions I found online, because why not? 1. What is your favorite childhood memory? Playing with my dog when he was a puppy. 2. Is there anything you wished would come back into fashion? Glitter on everything. Everything. 3. What is […]

    Tags: get to know me, questions, social life, student life, uni life

  • Rating the jobs I’ve had this year!

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 26 March 2022, 04:45
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    If you’re considering any of the jobs I will be mentioning, please don’t let my opinion/experience stop you from applying! Everyone has a different experience and just because mine were awful I’m sure that doesn’t mean that you will have a similar experience (hopefully). Professional cleaner Nope. Nope. Nope. Never again. You might wonder why […]

    Tags: student jobs, student life, working

  • Flat hunting – the bad, the tiring and the ugly

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 26 March 2022, 10:27
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    It is officially that time of the year again! Dreadful right? Right. As a person with anxiety, the thought of having to find a new flat (since I cannot stay in my current flat because it is just too big and expensive) is the thing keeping me up at night. It has gotten so bad […]

    Tags: flats, student flats, student life

  • Should I watch this? 5 Netflix shows to binge this semester!

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 24 February 2022, 10:37
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    I have recently been binging so much content on Netflix that I decided I should share my favourites so you have something new (or old!) to (re)watch this semester. Enjoy! The Big Bang Theory This one I binge watch in less than two months! That is 12 seasons the flew by so fast and left […]

    Tags: dundee, social life, student life, university

  • NEC cards – What are they, How do they work, are they worth it?

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 23 February 2022, 09:12
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    On January 31st, a new bus scheme began for Scottish citizens under the age of 22. The free bus scheme comes through the National Entitlement Card (NEC) which you can apply for here. What is it? A NEC card is a few things! It is a valid form of identification in the UK, it is […]

    Tags: advice, dundee, exploring, nec, nec card, Scotland, social life, student life, travelling, university

  • 7 things I wish I knew before moving to Scotland

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 4 December 2021, 11:30
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    Just because Dundee is “the sunniest city in Scotland” does not mean it will be sunny every day. Most days are gloomy, but they do have warm summers here! It can get VERY cold, so if you’re from a warm country, invest in warm boots, a coat and fluffy socks! You will most definitely need […]

    Tags: advice, dundee, dundee uni, Scotland, social life, student life, uni life

  • Questions to consider before moving in with someone: The guide to student living

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 4 December 2021, 10:30
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    It’s really difficult moving in with people you don’t know, especially when you have to organise it without the help of your university or a specialised accommodation company. Here are some questions to consider before choosing to move in with strangers. Are you the same type of person? Do you both like to go out […]

    Tags: advice, dundee, social life, student life, uni life, university

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