Author

Vanessa R.

Student writer

Unite Students

My passion for writing evolved through my linguistic studies and the many books I read. In my free time I love to explore the world, may it be through fashion, travelling and cooking and I am always open for new experiences with my friends and family.

Friendships: How to tell if they’re healthy

Some friendships can be amazing, while others can be toxic. But how can we tell which type of friendship we’ll have with someone?

12 February 2021

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Health & Wellbeing

How you can fight freshers’ flu University of Glasgow student Vanessa explains what you can do to tackle freshers’ flu if you’re unlucky enough to catch it.

19 September 2019

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‘My mind felt open’: What I’ve loved about studying abroadMoving to the UK to study? In this article, student writer Vanessa looks back on her year studying abroad and chooses her favourite moments.

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Meal prep for exams: How-to and four delicious recipesExams, coursework and essays can take up a lot of time. When you're busy, you might end up eating unhealthy meals, so why not try meal prepping? Here are Vanessa's top tips and recipes.

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Study & Careers

Working while studying: How I juggle university and a jobHaving a job while studying has been mostly ups, with a few downs and stressful times too. Here Alice tells you how she manages a part-time job with study.