Christabelle Quaynor talks about that question every final year student hates to hear.
Controlling the Monkey Brain: Falling Asleep
The first topic of Sara Karanusic’s Controlling the Monkey Brain series deals with the topic of falling asleep. Troubles with falling or staying asleep are a common frustration of many, …
Veganism: damaging or beneficial to the environment?
More and more people every year are turning to a vegan diet. But is it really good for the environment? Chloe Bransom has looked into this topic.
Seasonal depression: the link between winter and sadness
Do you feel like you’re in a constant low mood during the autumn/winter seasons? This may be Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Mental health in students: an overview and where to seek help
Mental health issues are very common amongst university students who are more likely to face several mental health challenges.
Miles from home: A term in
We’re a term into the 2019/2020 year and Minn Yap has some advice for international students studying at Essex
How I made it through depression
Alex Kemp talks about his experience with mental health issues and gives advice on how to overcome them. With the holidays coming up, I thought it was prudent of me …
Wellbeing is just up the road. Visit Firstsite!
Natascha Rimo displays all the different activities promoted by Firstsite and how they can take you out of the box and improve your wellbeing. Have you ever found yourself stuck …
Fast Fashion: Making planet Earth it’s biggest fashion victim
Tomas Brennan raises awareness to the impact of fashion in the environment In a time where it’s never been easier to buy clothes, with trends and fashions changing more rapidly …
MY LIFE IN MEMES
Savanna Rayment discusses one of the most important features of the millennial life: memes A typical Tuesday evening. I’m at home, scrolling down Instagram. Between pictures of family dogs and …