We get it- being a student in Belfast is an expensive experience! With so many fun and tasty things to be indulging in, it can feel like your bank account is constantly crying. But don’t worry- Belfast has student discounts hidden everywhere…if you know where to look. So we’ve rounded […]
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Moving away from home in any case can be a scary but exciting time. Whether it be for personal reasons, career related or for university. We know that the main reason to go to university is to learn, achieve your degree and improve your employability, but it’s important to remember […]
With all the excitement of coming to university, an important factor many students haven’t yet considered or taken the time to plan for is their finances. Hearing the word ‘budget’ can be very ‘meh’ and you may not think this is something you need to worry about, but it’s important […]
Getting ready for exams? Here are some tips to help you prepare: Give yourself plenty of time to absorb the information you need for your exams. It might be difficult to make the start, but your future self will thank you for not leaving it till the last minute. […]
Whether you’re moving out of home for the first time or just looking for a new rental, house hunting can be super exciting! It’s your chance for independence, make your space your own, and to live with friends. As fun as that all sounds, there are a few important things […]
Student blog by Emma Smith, Arts, English and Languages Student Christmas as a student can be full on! As well as spending quality time with family and friends, there will be parties to attend, as well as gifts to buy and receive. But then there are the dreaded deadlines looming […]
Hello! My name is Emma. I’m a second year student in Arts, English and Languages and am here to take you through the new Exceptional Circumstances process.
After a hectic holiday season, January can be a really good time to take a moment to reset and spend time on yourself. The holidays often come with lots of alcohol involved, so January can be a really good time to take some time off and give your liver a […]
It’s been a busy semester at Queen’s Students’ Union! Here’s just a snapshot of what your Student Officers and SU Staff have worked on this semester to represent and support Queen’s students: We distributed over 4,800 free breakfasts to students where we learned that the main pressure points you were […]
Student Blog by Bea Holland, BA in French and Portuguese Blackbullion is an amazing educational tool, full of financial advice. I spent some time going through their posts and pathways and you need to too! As a Queen’s student you get Blackbullion for FREE by logging in with your Queen’s […]
We know how stressful being a student is, especially right now, when everything is getting more and more expensive. But don't worry there's plenty of things you can do to unwind in Belfast, that won't hurt your bank account!
It’s finally here! We hope you love this space as much we do, and we can’t wait to see you there! But for now, have a quick read to find out more about your new Students’ Union…. There are loads of areas to chill out or study with friends, from […]