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Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

My big night out: I danced alone in a nightclub and realised I could make my own good time

Nights out became a ritualized escape from grief and anxiety after a mother's terminal illness, culminating in a lonely, disorienting final university night.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The moment I knew: we were discussing Jane Austen when I told her I wanted to be with her for ever

A Sydney native moves to Oxford for studies, finds comfort in heritage, immerses in university life, and unexpectedly falls for Miranda, an energetic, intimidating presence.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I founded a company while in university. It's hard to give up student life.

Starting and scaling an AI agent-focused startup during university required prioritizing the company over social life and coursework while rapidly hiring experienced developers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Heart the Lover by Lily King review a love story to treasure

The university experience is a risky business in fiction. Generally, the feelings are intense, but the stakes are low; it's all very formative for the individual character, but it can feel a bit trivial to anyone else. In fact, reading an account of someone's university days is surely only one or two stages removed from having to hear about the dream they had last night.
Books
fromPortland Mercury
7 months ago

SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies!

"There's no easy solution to online dating in places where you might encounter students. I recommend only posting things you won't be embarrassed about other adults seeing."
LGBT
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

The moment I knew: he lost an election, but he was still smiling

Daniel and I shared a deep connection rooted in Australian politics, fostering mutual support and growth throughout our relationship.
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

I couldn't afford rent in Paris, so I moved in with 12 priests

"I scoured every rental site and even researched 'logements contre services,' or work/accommodation exchanges, only to find offers from men claiming to have space in their bed for a student."
London politics
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

I dropped out of Oxford because my workload was too much, and I had no time to enjoy college. It was the best decision.

Graham Price left Oxford University due to overwhelming workload and missed social experiences, seeking a more balanced university life elsewhere.
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