So, you are on your own for an extended period, probably for the first time! Suddenly there are no parents to book you doctors’ appointments, cook your favourite meals… or prevent you from arguing with the washing machines or tumble…

Choosing a roommate may not seem like that big of an issue compared to the varsity workload or college life in general. But in reality, your student accommodation is where you will spend time with your roommates and it’s also…

Is it exam time? You’re probably busy with school, friends, and family. But if you want to succeed in your exams, it’s important to take the time to prepare. We know how hard it can be for students to balance…

Procrastination is something that plagues each and every one of us. We may not all procrastinate in the same way but we achieve the same result: getting absolutely nothing done! As you can imagine, this poses a problem at university…

We all love having a nice clean space to work in, but could your cleaning products be making you unwell? Cleaning chemicals are on are of the most commonly found items in any home or student room, and some of…

Did you know that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Looking after your dental hygiene gives you a better smile. But, that’s only the beginning of its many benefits. Obviously, as a student, you have…

sadasdasdasdasdasdasdsdasdasLiving in close quarters with a roommate can be stressful in general but now with the pandemic still in full swing, you might be feeling a little more unnerved than usual.  It’s thus important to make your shared living expectations…

When it comes to healthy relationships at university, the best strategy is to know how to take yourself less seriously. It is a time of life when you tend to think ‘this is it – this is my moment’, “If…

Most of us know that any unwanted sexual behaviour directed towards us by others such as uninvited touching, making comments of a sexual nature, suggestive messages or emails or sharing sexually explicit images or videos is known as sexual harassment.…

Moving out of home and into student accommodation is a rite of passage for many university students. It is a taste of adult life, while still being able to go home when you need to. But along with this freedom…

“Don’t you love homework?” Said no one ever! Regardless of your feelings towards study, assignments are part of your student life. But, don’t despair. This article is here to offer a few do-able suggestions on managing assignments. Like it or…

If you are a person who spends most of your time indoors for various reasons, then read on to find out why making an effort to get more outdoor time could boost not only your physical health but also increase…

It is often said that if you want to be successful in life, you need to look and behave as if you are already successful. While most varsity students may agree that dressing for success applies to the working world,…

It’s a bit too late to realize you’re not getting enough sleep when you see your grades dropping or you’re falling asleep in lectures. The added stress of trying to catch up will in itself cause you sleep difficulty. Much…

Business studies to the end of achieving your degree in business will always open doors for you. Be prepared, however, that it may not be all you need. It is however a great platform from which to launch yourself if…

Have you seen your digs yet? You might be wondering how to get the most out of your new accommodation, after all, you’ll need to be comfy and productive. Read on for some practical suggestions. The most effective way to…

A difficult and sometimes traumatic part of life can be when you start to realise that a relationship may not be the happily ever after you had hoped it would be. Oftentimes people simply grow apart as their values, desires…

Your brain is the control centre of your body, and it makes sense to do what you can to keep it in peak working condition, not only to protect your mental capacity but also to maintain the healthy functioning of…

It hits with the unpleasant reality that it’s up to you to keep your student room hygienic. Have no fear, you have a friend in vinegar that will blow you away. The following vinegar tricks used initially and then regularly…

The good news is that there is no right or wrong when it comes to having a TV in the bedroom. The moment there are pros and cons we are looking at choice. However, for student life, you may not…

Cape Town has to be one of the most exciting cities in South Africa, alive with culture and first-world lifestyle options. If you’re attending one of South Africa’s premier universities in the Cape, over and above visiting the pristine beaches…

After a while, the first rush you felt just walking onto the Varsity campus, is replaced with a dread that you might become a dropout. The cheering is over, no one is congratulating you anymore and the going just seems…

It is a universally accepted truth that interpersonal relationships are important. For many students, fitting in at Varsity is a priority and often a source of anxiety but once good relationships are established, barriers are subsequently broken down. In a…

If you wrote in cursive – assuming you can – would anyone know what it was? Gone are the days of curly handwritten notes and a bag full of textbooks. Blackboards and chalk are obsolete, replaced by tablets, laptops and…

Wait, what? Surely multitasking is necessary in today’s world, and especially so in university. The reality is that when you dig a little deeper, those evenings spent studying, eating, texting, and listening to music are doing your poor brain a…

Have you ever spent some time with someone who finds the obstacle for every solution, who is perpetually negative, and basically tends to suck the air out of a room? It’s exhausting, right? The fact is positive thinking is a…

If you are ever going to take control of your life, then you need to start by taking control of your finances. Learning money management in university is honestly going to be one of your most powerful life weapons. Yes,…

When you shared a room with your siblings as you were growing up, there were bound to be issues. One of you was messy, maybe they took your stuff without asking, or perhaps they were noisy and inconsiderate. Whatever the…

All too often people give themselves labels and then live up to them. For instance, people may say, I’m not an outdoor person or I’m not good with people. The thing is you can be whatever you want to be.…

People joke about OCD all the time, especially when referring to people who are perfectionists or who like things done a particular way. However, the truth is that OCD is not a lot of fun for those who suffer from…

When you enter university, you’ll find that most people want to fit in and be accepted by the majority. That’s not a bad thing; we were created as social beings with the need for acceptance and it is a healthy…

Even the most outgoing and gregarious among us have moments of uncertainty. And of course, when we’ve come from being a big fish in a small pond at high school, University can sap our confidence levels. It doesn’t have to…

It comes as something of a shock to many young people that Varsity isn’t all parties and making cool friends. Very quickly, the stresses of work, money, student accommodation, health, and a host of other factors pile up. Is it…

One of life’s most important skills is learning self-care. Actually, it’s probably more like knowing exactly what self-care is, and then making it work for you. Self-care is an all-encompassing process of looking after your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.…

University life has been described by some psychologists as the perfect storm for eating disorders in young adults. Why is that? Many students move away from home into student accommodation where they’re thrust into situations that they may not have…

The thrill of having your own space when you get to University can quickly turn sour if you have to cope with a messy roommate.  Of course, nobody is going to be perfect, and there’s a good chance that you’re…

The excitement of moving into your student accommodation can evaporate pretty quick when money problems raise their ugly head.  Unless your parents can shell out for a private apartment, you’re very likely to be sharing a room with one or…

Do I really want to live on campus? Will I be missing out if I don’t? We’re sure that these and many other questions will have surfaced when considering the move to another city to attend varsity.  As with any…

There has been a lot of chatter about the nefarious blue light emitted from electronic devices and how they can negatively impact our sleep.  Is this true? Or was this just your parent’s way of trying to pry your smartphone…

When we see images of university students on websites or billboards, they usually consist of groups of impossibly beautiful people hanging out in groups, laughing on the grass over lunch, or getting ready for a night out.  More often than…

We would think that moving away into student accommodation, a heavy workload, or a brand-new lifestyle would be the most concerning things when starting varsity. However, many students cite making friends at university as one of the biggest causes of…

Have you ever spent a day “doing stuff” but discovered that you’ve actually achieved very little? Turns out, there’s busy and there’s productive, and they’re not the same thing. A productive day sees you taking a few steps – even…

We’ve all done it. We put off those things that we’d just rather not do and busy ourselves with the less important stuff. It may sound innocent enough, but procrastination can rob you of valuable time and energy.  How can…

Okay so let’s be honest here for a moment. We all want to find something that will give us “the edge” when it comes to enduring and (hopefully) succeeding at University.  The fact is, there is no silver bullet to…

If you have any say in the décor of your student accommodation, then you’ll be interested to know that your ceiling colour is, in fact, a thing.  If you’ve lived with white ceilings your whole life you may think that…

Did you ever think you’d be reading an article on pandemic fatigue? Pandemics generally seem to be thought of as a thing of the past, like the Spanish Flu or the Bubonic Plague; certainly not something that we in this…

Unless your long-term goal involves you sitting alone in a dark room entering data into a secret computer, or state-assisted solitary confinement, you’re going to need to communicate with others. In fact, in an ideal world, you won’t be simply…

You’ve likely read a lot of how-to articles while you’re learning new skills or simply trying to unblock a drain. What you’ve probably never looked up are tips on how to breathe.  Honestly, we’ve been doing it our whole lives…

Student accommodation, while it certainly varies in size and character, generally tends to be – well – small. If you’re coming from a big family home this may prove problematic as you try to maintain a level of order with…

Whether you’re graduating from university or jumping straight into a job search after high school and a short course, the basic requirements for finding a job are much the same. To be frank, finding the ideal job in the current…

Before you started out on the varsity road, chances are good that you had some family stressors. Certainly, no family is perfect, and we all have our moments, but somehow, university life seems to come with a whole new range…

It’s been something of a yo-yo year, hasn’t it? With the world in a constant state of flux and many schools and universities open, and then closed – we have had to make some pretty major adjustments to our study…

We’ve all been on social media groups where an innocuous question or comment turns into an all-out attack and mob-mentality prompts people to say unkind or malicious things. What happens, though, when we are the target of an attack? Is…

University is known for many things; higher learning, making new friends, and of course, drinking. Many students who live away from home in university accommodation find that their habits change drastically once they get involved with socialising at Varsity. When…

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has brought with it a whole new wave of anxiety and concerns for everyone, from the preschool child to adults. As a university student, you’re probably having to adjust to new ways of living and…

When you’re whiling away the time on your mobile phone playing those pesky ‘brain games’, do you ever get frustrated by the memory games? You know the ones where you must remember where that card was or something equally nefarious…

While we may consider memory loss to be the sole domain of ageing parents or grandparents, it can certainly be a problem for younger generations too.  The Mayo Clinic lists several factors which can affect our memory, and which university…

When you think of the word meditation, many people imagine an ancient monk levitating next to a river, or something to that effect. However, meditation for students is a growing trend and is nothing at all like the image you…

If you’re permanently low on money, time and enthusiasm then you’re on the same page as most students today. While we can’t solve all your issues, we can offer some valuable advice on how to get out of debt. It…

If you have a say in choosing the colours in your student accommodation, then read on. We have a few ideas which may help you to select the best room colour for your space. There have been numerous studies on…