The Art of the Staycation: Holiday Destinations for 2021
With summer coming up, and the new Government ‘Green List’ limits options for international travel, meaning it’s likely that many of us...
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Makeup's Dirty Secrets
Beauty is pain, and not just for the consumers. Most makeup brands are keen to proclaim themselves as “cruelty free” - they need you to...
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The Dos and Don'ts of Earring Aftercare
Disclaimer: I have no medical background; my opinions are purely based on experience. With covid-restrictions lifting, piercing shops are...
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What its Like For Us: An International Student's View of the Pandemic
March 23, 2020 : The scene was simple; a dishevelled prime minister stared blankly towards the cameras, warning the UK public that the...
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TikTok Trends: Toxic or Transformative?
From dark academia to cottage core, TikTok trends have been a shining light through the mundanity of life as a student in the pandemic...
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10 Long Distance Date Ideas
The pandemic has meant that many lovers have been unable to see each other. Saying ‘distance makes the heart grow fonder’ has never been...
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Best TV Shows For Every Exam Season Mood.
Scared of being crushed in the coming months by the weight of exams, dissertations and coursework? Fear not: I have a fabulous selection of...
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Women's Equality: Have we done enough?
In 2019, a study conducted by Ipsos MORI, in collaboration with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London and...
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The Ultimate Desk Setup for a Skint Online Learner, From One
I’m a first year university student during a pandemic, which only means one thing: online learning. I have been working from my laptop...
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Boris Johnson a Feminist?
This year, on International Women’s Day, Boris Johnson came out as feminist. ‘Phew!’, you might say; ‘Hallelujah!’, we should hear...
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The Rise and Reality Of Depop
It is no mystery that Depop has taken a permanent place in second-hand fashion. With a world that is looking for sustainable choices whilst...
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Eco-Friendly Student Life Hacks
Becoming more environmentally conscious can seem like a big lifestyle change at times. The world of sustainability is a difficult one to...
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Earth Day Explained
So here we are, halfway through Earth Week; but do we really know why today, 22nd April, is so important? From the first Earth Day in 1970...
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What Does Sustainable Fashion Have To Do With Feminism?
The fashion world, we’re told, is full of feminists. In 2014, Elle magazine ran a feature in which celebrities, from Benedict Cumberbatch...
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Hold Slow Fashion Accountable
Sustainability in fashion is what everyone’s talking about, and rightly so. 10% of global CO2 emissions per year are produced by the...
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5 Must-Have Products For Your Vegan Picnic
With summer just around the corner and lockdown finally feeling like it’s coming to an end, we’re all looking forward to picnics outside...
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Meat-Free Monday: Our contributors' favourite recipes
Do you want to cut down on your meat consumption? Yet, bored of pesto pasta and Quorn mince? Below are some of our HerCampus Durham...
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Connecting People Through the Digital: Work Experience Abroad, From Home
When we think about work experience, shadowing and internships, we might picture ourselves standing awkwardly around an office, making...
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How To Make Your Space Somewhere You Actually Want To Study
As we stagger to the finish line of summative season, it might be time to think about freshening up your study space before you’re stuck...
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Lockdown Fashion- A Step Forward for Fashionistas Seeking Comfort?
Since it is roughly a year since we first went into lockdown, I thought it was about time we reflected on recent fashion trends. This was a...
