We need to talk about eating disorders

Photo by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash Words by Laila Hodd Trigger warning: this article discusses the topic of eating disorders. For those of us that struggle with our relationship with food, University is difficult at the best of times. Recently however, with the ÔÇÿCircuit BreakÔÇÖ lockdown here in Wales and the second lockdown in England preventing English students from returning home, as well as more … Continue reading We need to talk about eating disorders

The Relationship 15

Image: Suju (via pixabay) By Francesca Ionescu American universities have coined the phrase ÔÇÿFreshman 15ÔÇÖ, where students gain 15 pounds in their first year. This is due to many things, like moving from home and mum is not the one cooking anymore, and Pot Noodles become everyoneÔÇÖs best friend. It might also be the constant drinking as a form of socialisation, but it is far … Continue reading The Relationship 15