You’re back at the busy gym, with seemingly everyone else at University, and even though you had to wait for each machine you’re pleased you went – you’re going to kick 2017’s butt! A few days later you wake up and debate staying in bed. You snooze for 10, 15, 30 minutes and then decide […]
Fitness for the Mind
As exam season looms the collective stress levels of all Exeter students soars. What is the best way to cope with this increase in stress? Chocolate would be my first port of call (while watching Friends from the beginning again because now was an ideal time to start that again – procrastination queen here!). Though […]
48 Hours in Paris
Since 48 hours is arguably nowhere near enough time to see all of Paris, prioritising is key when planning a short break away in the French capital. Plus, with one 48 hour trip being so reasonably priced what’s to stop you going for more than one trip? Travelling on the Eurostar benefits from a discounted […]
Exeter alumnus launches viral mental health campaign
A former Exeter University student has launched a mental health campaign in efforts to raise money for the charity Mind. The campaign, which launched on 12 January after Laura Darrall posted a YouTube video, has already gone viral with over 3 million ‘selfies’ posted on Twitter featuring the hashtag “#itaffectsme”. The #itaffectsme statement symbolises that anyone […]
Myths of the mind
In a society where mental health is stigmatised, the average person (having not experienced or learnt about any mental illnesses themselves) is likely to be unaware of the true facts about mental illness (and ironically this increases stigma). So here is your first lesson about a couple of mental illnesses: What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is […]
Amnesty International Society to hold candlelit vigil for refugees
O n Friday 16th October, Exeter University’s Amnesty International Society is hosting a Candlelit Vigil in a demonstration of support for the Syrian refugees. Over 400 people are ‘attending’ on the Facebook event page or expressed interest in other ways. The society have organised the march in connection with the Oxfam, UNICEF, Red Cross and […]
Review: The Great British Bake Off Semi-Final
This review contains spoilers. It seems apparent that every year the standard of The Great British Bake Off increases and the bakes appear more and more obscure to the general population. There are fewer challenges involving actual cakes (as these have been done before) and more involving pastry, bread and ‘alternative ingredients’. Does this disengage […]