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Category Archives: Paisley

Mental Health Among Students in the UK

Starting university can be a daunting experience as new students leave many familiar faces behind to settle into a strange new city, and the reality of the workload starts to sink in. All of these pressures combined can have a big impact on the mental and emotional health of UK students today. The number of…
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5 Ways to Break the Ice with New Flatmates

Looking forward to starting university but worried about how you'll break the ice with your new flatmates? Here are our five tried and tested ways to start conversations and make friends with your new flatmates. Use a doorstop for the first few weeks (at least) Doorstops can be very helpful when you're moving your belongings…
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Making The Grade – Are Exams Still Relevant?

For many students exams are a necessary evil. Stressful and time-consuming but also inevitable. But are exams really evil? And, more importantly, are they really necessary? In 2011, Macquarie University in Australia debated whether to get rid of exams completely. They argued that exams fail to develop questioning, self-sufficient learners and promote a superficial and…
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How to Create an Effective Revision Timetable

It’s nearly the Easter break and it’s your time to enjoy yourself after a busy term but there are also exams on the horizon, so it’s a good idea to start thinking about revising over the holidays. The best way to enjoy your time off and still be productive is by creating a revision timetable.…
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How to prepare for your job search

If you’re currently studying at university, the prospect of applying for jobs now will probably seem a long way away. But while it’s not necessary to have secured a job before you graduate, career planning at university can be the difference between finding the job of your dreams and leaving without any idea of what…
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New Year’s resolutions you can actually stick to…

Your 2018 might have been good, but are you ready for a challenge this new year? via GIPHY We all know that New Year's resolutions aren't the easiest things to stick to but, with a bit of help and guidance, you can achieve everything you want and more. Here are some realistic resolutions for you:…
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Britain’s weirdest Christmas traditions explained

If you're not from the UK, spending Christmas here for the first time is likely to be a whole new experience. To avoid any confusion or misunderstanding, here is an explanation of the weird (and wonderful) things that happen during Christmas time in Britain and with less than three weeks until the big day, we…
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Dealing with the stresses of university life

Congratulations on (nearly) completing your first term... You're nearly at the finish line, don't give up just yet! Before starting university, you may have read or been told that it will be the best experience of your life and sometimes that's true BUT there are times when it can be overwhelming and stressful. If you've felt…
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5 things no one tells you about student banking

If you're just bumbling along with any old bank account – stop. This 5-minute read is all you need to save more, earn more, and beat the banks at their own game. 1. Lazy doesn't pay When it comes to banking, the only aim of the game is being better off. If there's a bank…
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Student Blogger: University Survival Guide

Dear Fresher, I don't know about you, but before I went to university I found myself reading countless blog posts and watching endless YouTube videos in order to feel somewhat prepared. Despite this, when I got to university there was definitely a few things I was not prepared for and really wish I knew before…
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Most Employable Degrees

As if choosing the perfect degree wasn't already enough of a challenge, the ultra-competitive UK job market means you also need to seriously consider whether your chosen qualification has enough of a demand to lead to actual job opportunities. With that in mind, we did some research on the 10 most employable degrees and the…
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Self-Love and Learning from Our Low Points

During Mental Health Awareness Week, our intern, Sonali Nundoochan shares with us the great advice she was given about self-love and learning from low points. Some days it is easy to spend more time worrying about how to balance life’s priorities, than investing time in them. It can be overwhelming to have a lot of…
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Students and Sexual Health

It’s a little scary to think that 25% of university first years will catch an STI, but you don’t have to be a statistic. With the right attitude and education, you can easily side-step the grim reality of STIs while at university and beyond. According to a recent survey, 15% of under 25s have admitted…
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Coping at university with social anxiety

Most students will meet someone during their life who experiences some sort of social anxiety when it comes to talking to others... People are familiar with that feeling in the pit of their stomach when they are pushed out of their comfort zone but, when you have social anxiety, these feelings are an everyday occurrence.…
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Win doughnuts and gift vouchers!

Would you like to win a MyPad goodie bag or gift vouchers? Or even some Krispy Kreme doughnut?! To be in with the chance of winning, complete the National Student Housing Survey! Once completed, show your confirmation email to MyPad Paisley reception. The National Student Housing Survey are also offering for you to win up…
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Book today to secure your student accommodation for 2018/19

Have you just been accepted into a Glasgow or Paisley University? Or are you currently living with us and you want to keep your room for next year? Our rooms are filling up for 2018/19 quickly, please make sure you book soon and secure your place so you don’t miss out! If you need any…
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Exclusive Party at Vienna’s for MyPad Students!

Vienna's in Paisley are hosting a night out exclusively for MyPad students and their friends on Thursday 8th March from 9pm - late. Entry tickets will be delivered to each MyPad resident and you can bring up to 4 friends. We will have EXCLUSIVE use of the downstairs areas until 12am. You will receive a…
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Happy New Year MyPad Paisley Students!

Happy New Year to all our students! We hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas and a lovely break - but we know that you are now all keen to get back into swing of University ready for Semester 2! We look forward to seeing all our students who we didn't get to celebrate…
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MY PAD CHRISTMAS CLOSING TIMES

The office will be closed for the Christmas Break Friday 22 December from 4pm. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 3rd January 2018. We will have security on site 24/7 throughout Christmas and New Year. Incase of an emergency during this time, please contact a member of security staff on-site in person,…
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Are you still looking for Student Accommodation?

We have limited rooms available for Semester 3: 5th May 2018 – 25th August 2018 located in Paisley. Only a 10 minute train journey to the centre of Glasgow.  All our rooms include en-suites along with a shared kitchen and lounge area. To find out more information about MyPad Paisley student accommodation, please click here.
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