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Blog: Filling the days on summer break in Shrewsbury

I am back in Shrewsbury and free from the horror of my student house. Though the physical effects will reduce in time, the psychological damage will probably stay with me for life writes student blogger James Ashford.

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Late night lock-ins in the library as exams approach

Tonight is the first night I am spending at home for what has seemed like an eternity. I know that at this point, a lot of you will be thinking ‘stud’ – and you’d be right - but that isn’t the reason I haven’t been sleeping in my own bed.

University rivalries - it's not just the boat race. . .

Shropshire Star student blogger James Ashford writes about the great university rivalries, ranging from the Oxford-Cambridge boat race to his own University of Sheffield's friendly banter with neighbours Sheffield Hallam:

Blog: How I was kicked off of student radio

Three strikes and you're out. Student blogger James Ashford discusses the boredom of returning to university after Easter, avoiding work and societies and getting kicked off of student radio.

Student drinking - it's not all bad. . .

Student blogger James Ashford discusses student drinking, including how to play ring of fire, becoming friends with Rupert Grint and the shame of the morning after.