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Coming to Coventry
Coming to Coventry – fun ride or horror carousel? By Chichernea Anamaria-Daniela Coventry has played a big part in many international students’ life for many years, due to the existence of Coventry University. One of the main reasons for this might be the fact that this very university was named the best in everything that [...]
How to NOT starve to death at Uni
By Jessica, Laura, and Gemma Hey There, fresher! We all know that one of the toughest parts of starting university is learning to feed your self on a tight budget. Don’t sweat it. This guide is full of useful tips to help you make yourself some to notch grub without breaking the bank. Can’t be [...]
Where to go shopping?
As a fresher you’re always trying to find ways of saving money but how do you manage to save money yet still afford that super stylish Saturday night outfit? Well here in Coventry there are many different shopping areas that are, at the most, a 10-minute walk from your accommodation. Broad gate is in the [...]
Coventry: the good and the bad
By Sarah Ssebandeke, Kim Anh Hoang and Aisha Ditta There are many reasons for coming to Coventry, one of them is its old cathedral, which was bombed during World War II and the new one built next door. The Transport Museum is is also another of the city’s best attractions, and it’s free. [...]
Where do you fit in? Clubs and Societies
Coventry University is home to many incredible clubs and societies. There is a wide range available from sports societies to writing clubs. You are sure to find something no matter what your interest or, if not, you can form your own. So what can your average Coventry University student find? Well, for a start there [...]
Sports and Societies
Where Do You Fit In? Clubs and Societies at Coventry University Coventry University is home to many incredible clubs and societies. There is a wide range available as well, from sports societies to writing. clubs. You are sure to find something no matter what your interest or, if not, you can form your own. They [...]
Afro-Caribbean Society
Introduction: Afro-Caribbean society (ACS) is a student-led organisation representing the black community in Coventry and around the country. Their main aims are to liaise with the black students in order to create a collective spirit whilst studying away from home. ACS was founded in 2008, and has since been concerned with the issues faced with [...]
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Coventry Transport Museum
By Boyan Marinov As Coventry is a renowned automotive city, with more than 600 car, bike and coach companies based here throughout the years, it`s no surprise that the museum dedicated to automobiles , bikes and cycles has the largest collection of road transport in the world. There are morethan 250 cars, 300 cycles and [...]
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Alternative Nightlife
Words by Freddie Lulham Unfortunately, popular music and I have never really been in agreement, especially the kind of music that clubs play… Fortunately, however, Coventry is a wonderful place filled with lots of different nightclubs, and accommodates all tastes. If you’re like me and/or want to check out different club scenes, read on. It [...]
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Interested in Musical Instruments?
Noiseworks is a local musical instrument shop that sells wide ranges of new and used instruments, amplifiers and accessories. Don’t be fooled by the outside look of the shop, although it may look small, inside you can find an exciting range guitars and basses. Also, for those who like to compose music, Noiseworks also sell [...]