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Learn to Drive Stick with These Tips

Do you love driving? And do you love everything about cars? Are you eager to learn even more about cars? If that sounds like you, you may want to learn to drive stick. Not only will you feel accomplished, but you’ll also impress others and be the designated driver when it comes to renting cars that only come in stick shift. Read on to learn all about driving stick shift and what you need to know! Practice Learning to drive stick doesn’t happen overnight. You’ll need to practice a lot, but you’ll also want to make sure that you practice on roads…

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Can You Stay in Uni Accommodation Over Summer Break?

Staying in student accommodation during the summer months is not exactly something that most students would like to do. In fact for the large majority of students, getting home and spending time with their friends and family, far from uni, is very much on the agenda. With this being said, we have so many international students and some domestic students who would prefer the option of staying put, but is that allowed? If you are looking to stay in your uni accommodation during those summer months, here is what you need to know. Are You Able To Stay? The simple…

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Living Cost For Uni Students

Going to university is a very exciting step for so many of our teenagers and beyond the education that they will receive academically, they will also spend these years learning a great deal about themselves. One particular aspect of learning here will be understanding how to deal with finances. Many scoff at the idea that students are quite poor, but the reality is that uni living can be pretty expensive. You could of course look to do this as cheaply as possible, but that could result in you not being able to get the absolute maximum out of this experience.…

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Benefits of Onsite Uni Accommodation

If you are seeking out student accommodation then this article is for you. Let’s discuss what benefits you could find should you decide to opt for accommodation onsite. There are many accommodation options available and a large percentage of students do enjoy offsite private accommodation. For new students however, staying on campus offers a much larger array of benefits which can help students to further enjoy the experience of university and improve their education on the whole. When weighing up uni accommodation, bear in mind the benefits of onsite university accommodation. Social Side Going to university is not just about…

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The Penguin CBD Scholarship is Money for Students Majoring in a Health Profession

If you have a calling to be in the health industry, you are one of the special people on the planet. Taking on a career that can assist people to maintain their health or become healthier, and live fuller and richer lives, is a really admirable thing. Look into the Penguin CBD Scholarship Most positions in the healthcare industry demand that you get training at a university and this can be expensive, so it is wonderful when companies like Penguin CBD offer money to students for their healthcare education. Penguin CBD has created the Penguin CBD Scholarship. This one time…

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Budgeting tips for students

Are you anxious about getting through university on a next to nothing income? One in four students who took the National Student Money Survey said they’d never budgeted in their life before, so it’s probably about time we showed you how it’s done to save you spending all of your money at once every month! The sad truth about budgeting is that it’s not always fun and games, but once you get into the swing of things and realise how much better off you are, you’ll never go back. Consider the next few minutes you’ll spend reading this as a…

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5 Cheap Days Out For College Students

With college fees rising year after year, students have to scrimp and save and take on more hours at work in order to get the most out of their college experience. Regardless of how tough it is to afford and how much work they have to do, college students deserve to get out and have fun and much as anybody else. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five inexpensive ways for college students to have a day out that won’t break the bank. Go to the Movies The cinema is a superb way to get clear of…

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How to Introduce Your Older Girlfriend to Your Family

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The first time a guy introduces a girlfriend to his family is pretty nerve-racking at the best of times. But when the girl is significantly older girlfriend, the stress and anxiety levels experienced often go through the roof. Many parents are immediately suspicious about a so-called cougar leading their “little boy” astray — leading to tension and potential confrontation from day one. But it really doesn’t have to be this way. As long as the older woman is respectful and empathetic about the situation, there are some relatively simple ways to approach the issue of disapproving relatives. Be absolutely sure…

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5 Mexican Foods You Should Eat During Spring Break in Los Cabos

As something of a veteran of Spring Break, I have to say that my most favourite destination to go and have some fun during this time of the year, is Los Cabos in Mexico. There is so much to love about this corner of the world, the parties are crazy, the beaches are beautiful, the sun is shining and most importantly, the food is absolutely amazing. I have always loved Mexican food here in the US but across the border, the food is on a different level. You have to soak up all that alcohol some how and here are…

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How to decide what career you want to do when you leave college

When you first arrive in college, for the most part it is all fun and games, exploring yourself, meeting new people, earning independence, partying and some occasional studying. As time wears on however, you do really need to start thinking about what kind of career you are planning to elect once you have graduated. This is not only important from a general life perspective, but also because you will need to decide on which majors to study, and your career choice will heavily dictate what you decide upon. If you aren’t sure yet what you want to do after college,…

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