Come pick some fruits off the idiom tree
Since I began studying a language as part of my degree, I’ve discovered that learning bizarre phrases is easily the most fun way to expand my...
Take a bite from the North Korea fact pie
Everyone loves a quiz and there are plenty of opportunities at Southampton. There’s the Quizsoc society, The Quiz and Curry evening or the even the...
What’s the score at Turner Sims?
On Sunday 15th January, I watched the Vienna Piano Trio performing at our very own Turner Sims Concert hall, located on Highfield Campus. Domed...
Not what I expected
In our third throwback post, ex-blogger and Modern History and Politics graduate Tayler Groom shares the unexpected challenges and adventures she's...
Enjoying university life without alcohol
So this week is Alcohol Awareness Week, and as students, I’m sure we are all familiar with alcohol and the effects in can have on our bodies and...
Checking in
In our second throwback post, ex-blogger and Computer Science graduate Robin Johnson shares what he's been up to since leaving Southampton, alongside...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – on Wednesdays I wear pink
Regardless of whether you did or didn't get my Mean Girls reference here, we have entered the month of October – and October is Breast Cancer...
Simple steps to fight Freshers’ homesickness
I hope everyone who’s moved down to here for their first year of university has settled in and is starting to get used to their new lives here in...
What not to worry about when you start university
The first time I read the Life at Southampton blog was back in 2014, right before I was off for my first year at the University of Southampton. I...
My top five tips for making your phone University ready
With preparations for student life well underway, today I thought I’d take the opportunity to give some tips about how you make your...