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Things I Wish I’d Known as a Fresher
I could tell you exactly what I wore on move-in day. Everyone I spoke to. Whom I sat with at dinner. I was the definition of a nervous...
Megan
Nov 3, 2021


Minigolf in St Andrews – Blasphemy or a Stroke of Brilliance?
Minigolf: golf’s cooler brother. A putting game with wacky obstacles and silly themes, minigolf is a great activity for all ages. The...
Rhys Evans
Nov 3, 2021


5 Things You Must Try During Your Time in St Andrews
Source: Getty Images St Andrews is unique in so many ways, from its stunning scenery to unusual traditions. The town and university...
Ella
Nov 2, 2021


The Best Places to Study that Aren’t the Library
For me, when it comes to studying, the environment is key to my progress. The view from my bedroom window consists of the side of a...
Lauren Cairney
Oct 26, 2021


What’s the Deal with the Pret Subscription?
If you’re a St. Andrews student, there’s a slim to none chance that you and the brick walls of the overcrowded Market Street Pret haven’t...
Daisy Finefrock
Oct 11, 2021


The Definitive Ranking of Pizzas in St Andrews
As a third year at St Andrews, I’ve come to eat a lot of pizzas during my time here. All the pizzas ranked here are enjoyable and make...
Mia Hodgens
Oct 4, 2021


Quirky Places to Visit in Scotland
Believe it or not, Scotland possesses more quirkiness and mystery (with a good dose of the supernatural) than you’ll find in Tesco’s. And...
Elah Cohen
May 16, 2021


Where to Buy Kombucha in St Andrews
In the past five years Kombucha, a fermented tea drink rich in probiotics and antioxidants, has become one of the most popular products...
Eleni Zervos
Apr 9, 2021


How To Deal With Deadlines – My Advice
With deadlines fast approaching, it’s easy to lose track of the task at hand and become overwhelmed. Particularly in the current...
Ella
Mar 8, 2021


10 Types of Poker Players
Sunglasses Guy The stereotypical image of a poker player. Usually worn by people who take themselves too seriously. Usually in the...
Alex Beckett
Feb 28, 2021


An Honours Student’s Guide to the Writing Process
Everyone has their own approach to essay writing. It develops throughout their time at university. I am still honing certain parts of...
Ethan Flett
Feb 26, 2021


Take Note! A Guide to Internships and Career Opportunities in Lockdown
Summer internships and development opportunities have been of value to students for years, providing experience and insight into fields...
Ella Crowsley
Feb 18, 2021


I Can't Get Motivated. Staying On Top of Uni Work Mid-Lockdown is a Struggle
Banana bread baking, daily walks and the dreaded Chloe Ting two-week shred: we all remember the various phases of lockdown number one...
Ella Watharow
Nov 29, 2020


Take a Moment – We’re Living Through a Pandemic After All
Last Monday, I had lunch with a close friend, and we were catching up about our week. We chatted about everything and nothing, just...
Megan Smith
Nov 29, 2020


“Sorry, I was muted” (*Sighs Over Teams*)
In the last few months, almost every student across the country has been subjected to some sense of online learning and has had to adapt...
Ella Crowsley
Nov 24, 2020


Cabin-Fever: COVID-19 & Student Mental Health
Across the UK, as restrictions on socialization have begun to become tighter again, there is a harsh reality that these restrictions are...
Alice Lele
Nov 21, 2020


Why You Should Model in St Andrews
The fashion shows at the University of St Andrews are some of the most unique and recognized organizations. Over the years, each group...
Molly Carlough
Nov 8, 2020


An Honours Student's Guide to Editing
Tom Hanks quoted Kirk Douglas when he said, “The secret to writing is re-writing”. Neither actor is a conventional authority on writing...
Ethan Flett
Nov 6, 2020


Happy Living in Unhappy Times – How to Unlock Hygge as a Student Locked-Down
Whether studying remotely in a different country, attending ‘dual-mode’ classes at St Andrews, or adapting to the ever-changing status of...
Maiah Khin
Nov 5, 2020


Covid is Axeing the Unhealthy Student Trope
Last September, I remember my friends giving me a tour of their house once they had moved in, and I had claimed which sofa would be...
Anonymous
Oct 30, 2020
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