

The Pick-Me-Up
It was Friday 9th Feb and I was having a shit day. I was quite simply fed up (and a tad hungover), I assume you know the feeling. I took it upon myself to walk into town, to sit in … Continue reading The Pick-Me-Up

The exchange kid
Last month was finally time for me to bid farewell to kangaroo land, and I have only just accepted that it’s (sadly) time to get back to reality. After the spontaneous, drunken decision, two weeks before I packed my life into a suitcase, to move to the other side of the world; I have come back with a massive smile on my face that’s proving difficult to wipe off. Note taken: that extra G&T was definitely worth it. It’s been a whirlwind five months, an extraordinary experience so to speak. No, I wasn’t your typical exchanger. Due to my last minute … Continue reading The exchange kid

18 things you should know before dating a girl from Plymouth
No, the hoe doesn’t mean what you think it means Originally published on Cosmopolitan. By Beth Stander and Dusty Baxter-Wright. 1. Growing up by the sea was a big part of our childhood. This laid back lifestyle tends to make us a lot … Continue reading 18 things you should know before dating a girl from Plymouth

It’s a Jungle Out There.
It’s 2017, and although I’m devastated that Planet Earth is no longer on our screens, I can’t complain, as the year has started out to be a good one. Whilst watching David Attenborough show us the planet and its most enchanting creatures as we … Continue reading It’s a Jungle Out There.

Oh Yes, She’s Back
It’s mid October, I’m back at Uni sat here contemplating how I’m going to get my shit together for this new academic year. Yes Beth, you’re not a silly fresher anymore. Bridget Jones was always crap at resolutions. But this month, … Continue reading Oh Yes, She’s Back

The Dysfunctional Uni Family.
It’s a peculiar oxymoron, uni. Everyone’s experience is different yet weirdly the same. We come home for summer, telling everyone about who we’ve met, and no matter how different these people may be, they seem to all fall into the … Continue reading The Dysfunctional Uni Family.

Beware of the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.
…a person with a pleasant and friendly appearance that hides the fact that they are evil. Following the sexual assaults around Cardiff in October, it was safe to say that it was time to feel a lot more wary … Continue reading Beware of the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.