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Author: Ané van der Merwe

4 Ideas To Keep Busy This Summer

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Ané van der Merwe
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Summer holidays have arrived! Are you wondering what to do with yourself now that you’ve binge-watching some Netflix and slept in till 10 am? If you are looking for ideas to keep busy this summer this blog post is for you.

Health and Well-being, My PPLS Journey, Student Experience  hobbies, keeping busy, nature, short courses, summer, summer ideas, volunteering

Online vs Campus

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Ané van der Merwe
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Hi, I’m a second-year student who has spent one year studying in Edinburgh and my whole second year studying online from home. The last year has definitely been challenging for everyone, especially university students. There has been a steep learning… Read moreOnline vs Campus

Student Experience, Studying

App must-haves for online students

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Ané van der Merwe
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Ace this semester with these app recommendations I present my app must-haves for online students. The focus of these apps is either productivity or self-care, two essential ingredients you need to add to your semester!

Health and Well-being, Studying  apps, apps for students, productivity, self-care, student tips, studying online, wellness

5 tips for studying from home

December 2, 2020February 1, 2022 Ané van der Merwe
5 tips for studying from home

What an interesting semester this has been! Never did I imagine starting my second year of university off-campus. Regardless of location, all of us are having to put in the hours at home. I have found staying focused at home… Read more5 tips for studying from home

Health and Well-being, Student Experience, Studying

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Check out these cuties! 😍🐶 Here are some pic Check out these cuties! 😍🐶 Here are some pics from last week’s PG PPLS therapets event. 

Did you know that the simple act of stroking a dog has amazing health benefits, including slowing heart rate, reducing blood pressure, calming nerves, regulating breathing and elevating mood?! Perfect for our PG students who needed some time away from the books! 
 
Big shout out to students Nicola and Sam who organised the event 👏👏

Missed out? We’ll be running future therapets events next academic year, so keep your eyes peeled 🤩

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Hi everyone! We cannot wait to show the 2023 under Hi everyone! We cannot wait to show the 2023 undergraduate offer holders around our campus☀️

On Wednesday 5th April we are welcoming all offer holders to come and explore campus and speak to current students/staff members.
Can’t wait to see everyone there to flex our beautiful campus😍😍- India (2nd Year PPLS Student Ambassador)

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