An Interview With... A Year Abroader
Currently on her year abroad as part of her Durham undergrad degree, Beatrice tells Her Campus all about her experiences working and living...
Lucy Woods (Durham)
Lucy Woods (Durham)
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Northern lass studying French and German (minor in Spanish) at Durham University, recently returned from a year abroad
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Ambiversion - Escaping the Introvert/Extrovert Binary
Widely portrayed as two opposing poles, introversion and extraversion come with various stereotypes. Introverts are said to be shy and...
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TOP 5: Bands and Musicians
Rex Orange County Mellow, sentimental and wistful – these are the first words that come to mind on listening to British artist and...
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What Caring For My Body Means To Me
For me, caring for my body means looking after it in a way that I find enjoyable and that does not involve worrying about the way I look...
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Depicting Mental Illness in Art: the Work of Amelia Baron
“Obsession for Perfection”, “Under the Sheets” and “Suffocation”. These are the titles of projects by Leeds Art University student Amelia...
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The Shape of Water: Embracing Otherness in a World of Fear
Guillermo del Toro’s 2017 film has won an array of accolades across the globe, ranging from Best Film Music at the BAFTAs and Best Picture...
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'Northern Powerhouse' and other Irritating Northern Media Stereotypes
The Northern Powerhouse Coined by George Osbourne, the term ‘Northern Powerhouse’ refers to a plan to invest more resources into the North...
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Top 10 Foreign Language Magazines
Keen to practise your language skills? Reading is one of the best ways to pick up vocabulary and consolidate your knowledge. Online foreign...
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HC Durham's 'Nostalgic for Summer' Playlist
Never mind Blue Monday - the whole of January seems to be a hump month. Our advice? Dream of sunnier days and listen to our Spotify...
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2017 Recap: Politics in Memes
Before we start looking to the year ahead, here is a recap of 2017's politics in memes (UK only version, coz #Brexit): Maybot :-| 2017 was...
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HC Durham Loves... Jorja Smith
The soulful singer Jorja Smith: a rising star and role model for young women. Hailed as a ‘gifted storyteller’ by the Independent and ‘wise...
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Charities in Need of Your Help this Christmas
The town-gown divide in Durham is real. Many of us fail to see beyond the bubble of student wealth and privilege. Yet the North East is one...
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Uncertain Future After Uni? Embrace The Infinite Possibilities
As a fourth year student at Durham University, I would say that most of us finalists are feeling some degree of pressure to sort out what...
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A Day In The Life Of... A Languages Student
I am kicking of 'A Day In The Life Week' at HC Durham by giving you a look into my typical Monday... 9.00am Alarm goes off. Time to snooze...
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Light up Your Life: a Playlist
Stars, sunshine, summertime… The theme of light can be found in countless songs over the decades, from Stevie Wonder’s “A Place in the Sun...
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HC Durham's Motivational Playlist
Mid-term blues hitting in? Check out this motivational playlist to keep yourself on track. From Robyn’s timeless ballad “Dancing On My Own...
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Challenging The Norms Associated With Adulting
Just a simple Google search of “lifetime milestones” renders articles telling us when we should tick off certain stages in life, such as...
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Reducing the Influence of Social Media on your Daily Life
“Social media has been described as more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol, and is now so entrenched in the lives of young people that...
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An Alternative Guide to Berlin
Having spent my year abroad in Berlin, I have really got to know the city. In a hope to inspire you to visit during your next long summer...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Travel
As it turns into autumn, Her Campus Durham is looking back over how we all spent our last four months with a 'What I Did Over Summer'...
