Student Life
Hangover-less Christmas party coming to Chester
Graduates and undergraduates who are tired of waking up in their student housing in Chester hung over are in luck...
Three cosy pubs around Chester for winter
Whether family members are dropping by before Michaelmas ends or you’re getting together with friends before going home for the...
Chester Bar to Present Student Party
City bar Off The Wall Chester will soon hold another edition of its popular “OnIT Wednesdays” series designed especially for...
Why do bills included student rentals help in winter?
Chester landlords who let properties with bills included seldom find their premises vacant for long. A sought-after solution for students...
Chester SU announces festive activities
Serving more than 14,000 students from nine different campuses with valuable advice and volunteering and work opportunities, Chester University’s Student...
The difference between university halls and private student accommodation
Once accepted on to your university course, you will quickly need to decide whether you want to spend your first...
How much rent should you pay as a student?
One of the biggest stresses for anyone leaving the nest and heading off to university is student rent. In this...
Freshers university packing list
Starting university can be daunting. Moving out of home, packing your life away, stepping into a whole new world. You...
Chester students help social enterprise
Students studying on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) postgraduate degree course at the University of Chester have partnered with...
Tips for making friends at university
Making friends at university can seem like an overwhelming and pressured task. Suddenly you are in this huge pool of...
The Best Student Nights in Chester
Chester is an up-and-coming hub of bustling nightlife from cosy pubs to fancy cocktail bars and lively clubs. Here is...
University of Chester releases clearing guide for parents
With A-level results day fast approaching, the University of Chester has published a guide for parents and guardians that will...
Five of the best bars in Chester
Whether its fancy cocktails or a pint at the pub, Chester has a plethora of bars to choose from for...
Five tips for starting university life in Chester
Starting student life can be a daunting prospect, but here are five simple tips to help the transition. First, make...
What to budget for at university
Like many students who arrive in Chester to study, you may have never had to work out a budget, yet...
Money saving tips for students
With the cost of living having increased in recent years, it’s more important than ever to watch what you spend....
How to find a second-year uni house
Upon arriving at university, undergraduates’ attention will soon turn to where to live in the second year of their course....
Hotel offers alcohol-free club night
If you’re not a fan of alcohol, or just looking to have the odd break from it, you’ll be pleased...
Chester alumnus offers guidance for new students
When you’re choosing which university to study at, there are few things more informative than the experiences of past students....
A guide to arriving as a student in Chester
If you’re considering, or are already committed to, coming to study at Chester, you will find it to be a...
University of Chester to showcase creative talent
Art and design students who will soon be graduating from the University of Chester will have their work exhibited at...
Tips for getting a student bank account
Banks love to attract students in the hope they’ll stay with them after graduation, meaning you can often benefit from...
Where are the best study spots in Chester?
Sometimes you need a quiet spot to focus on your studies. Fortunately, the University of Chester offers a number of...
Leisure ideas for students in Chester
When you’re not busy with your studies, you’ll no doubt want to unwind a bit, so here are some ideas...
The items you need for moving into student accommodation
You’ve arranged some quality student accommodation near Chester University, preferably with bills included, and worked out your budget. What’s next?...
Which venues in Chester offer student discounts?
With Chester being a vibrant university city, many businesses are keen to attract budget-conscious students, especially on those quieter nights...
Guide to budgeting as a University of Chester student
We previously covered the cost of living in Chester as a young person, but students can also find it particularly...
What are the best pubs in Chester?
Chester has a vibrant nightlife, and being a university city, this is of course especially true during term time. In...
What to look for in a student housing area
If you’re looking for private student accommodation in Chester, you will likely be staying there for at least a year,...
A Day in the Life of a Student in Chester
For those of you who are wondering what it’s like to study in Chester - well, this is the blog...
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