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Six Ways to Budget as a Student

Six Ways to Budget as a Student

In a UK national survey by Save the Student, 70% of students said that they would like to have had a better financial education before university. Therefore, Send My Bag has put together this blog to give you key budgeting tips.

Our Top Five Tips for Your First Year at University

Our Top Five Tips for Your First Year at University

University doesn’t come with a step-by-step manual. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions, experiences, and challenges that you can only take as they come. Nonetheless, taking on tips and recommendations can help.

Essential Guide To Freshers' Week

Essential Guide To Freshers' Week

Freshers’ week is your chance to have fun and meet new friends and it’s best to enjoy it while you can. To help, we have put together this essential guide to give you tips on making the most of your time as a Fresher, whilst of course being as safe and sensible as possible.

Best Oxford Nightlife for Students

Best Oxford Nightlife for Students

You may think that Oxford is too much of a classy city for parties until the early hours of the morning, but you can party as much as you want, without breaking the bank, in the clubs and pubs listed in this blog.

Best Leeds Nightlife for Students

Best Leeds Nightlife for Students

With students frequently lining the streets, bars and clubs of Leeds by day and by night, you can be ahead of the game by checking out the best of Leeds nightlife in this blog.

Best Glasgow Nightlife for Students

Best Glasgow Nightlife for Students

The nightlife in Glasgow has been reported to be one of the greatest lifestyle elements in the city for millennials. Obviously the university you go to and what you study is important too. 

Best Bristol Nightlife for Students

Best Bristol Nightlife for Students

A recent survey by Student Hut saw students vote Bristol as one of the best party cities in the UK, so it’s only fitting that we bring you a blog on the best Bristol nightlife for students.

Best Manchester Nightlife for Students

Best Manchester Nightlife for Students

The Independent reported that Manchester was named the “wildest city” in the world in 2018 following data collected data from Yelp and TripAdvisor. Send My Bag is here to tell you about the best Manchester nightlife where you can experience the wildness that Manchester is known for!

Best Liverpool Nightlife for Students

Best Liverpool Nightlife for Students

The University of Liverpool was rated amongst the best universities for nightlife by a Which? 2018 student survey, while still upholding its Red Brick status. With over 250 bars and clubs on Liverpool’s lively streets, it is no wonder that TripAdvisor users voted Liverpool as one of the UK’s best nightlife destinations. 

Best Edinburgh Nightlife for Students

Best Edinburgh Nightlife for Students

Send My Bag is here to tell you where the best Edinburgh nightlife is to help make your decision between doing your university work or going on a night out that little bit easier. 

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Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!

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13 Weird & Wacky Things That Are Banned Around the World

Discover 13 strange bans worldwide, from not flushing toilets after 10 p.m. in Switzerland to not having a picnic in Venice. It's essential to know local laws and customs, as some countries have unexpected restrictions on items that are legal elsewhere.

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

For athletes, every competition and training session is planned well ahead, however one area that can often cause headaches is luggage – especially bulky sports equipment. Here at Send My Bag, we’ve made sending luggage and big sports items as easy as possible.

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Finding a job teaching English abroad in 2024 should be on your to-do list! The question is which are the best? Some of which don’t even require you to have prior teaching experience.

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How to Avoid Lost Luggage when Travelling

To avoid lost luggage when travelling, take proactive steps using luggage tags, carrying essentials in your hand luggage, and tracking your bags. Here at Send My Bag, we're a reliable luggage courier service that lets you ship your bags ahead, avoid excess fees, and skip the baggage carousel.

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Spain is home to some of the most attractive and liveable cities and Send My Bag have put together a few of them in this blog.