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Re: Celebrity encounters š
Ngl I'm kinda curious how many 'celebrities' I have come across in my life that I had no idea about...
Re: Celebrity encounters š
I'm so glad I started this thread - these stories are so cool to hear!!
@Katie12 YES I met Lewis Capaldi!! It was mad just meeting him in the crowd and I tried to speak to him before he got bombarded by other people who noticed him. The only words I could get out were 'Lewis! I'm Scottish too!' and he was like 'ayyy sound!' and that was the extent of it
@Salix_alba_2019 @lunarcat522 - wowee two stories of meeting Jacqueline Wilson in the toilets!? What a weird coincidence haha. That must have caught you off guard! So nice that she stopped to have a chit chat with you. I also loved Jacqueline Wilson books when I was younger @Amy22
@Salix_alba_2019 - Also yesss I'm super excited to meet Ed but also reallyyyy anxious too. I just know I'm not going to get any words out
@Katie12 YES I met Lewis Capaldi!! It was mad just meeting him in the crowd and I tried to speak to him before he got bombarded by other people who noticed him. The only words I could get out were 'Lewis! I'm Scottish too!' and he was like 'ayyy sound!' and that was the extent of it

@Salix_alba_2019 @lunarcat522 - wowee two stories of meeting Jacqueline Wilson in the toilets!? What a weird coincidence haha. That must have caught you off guard! So nice that she stopped to have a chit chat with you. I also loved Jacqueline Wilson books when I was younger @Amy22

@Salix_alba_2019 - Also yesss I'm super excited to meet Ed but also reallyyyy anxious too. I just know I'm not going to get any words out


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Hi again!
Hi everyone!
I used to be a lot more active, but unfortunately got busy with university and then work over the summer, I am trying to be more active again as I have missed using this platform; discussing interests as well as being part of an online community that is so supportive and positive.
So I thought I would reintroduce myself, I will be returning to university soon (studying Psychology with Forensic Psychology), which I am excited for. I want to try and prioritise my interests more this academic year, I enjoy reading (I have read 133 books this year so far!), Iām currently reading Offside by Avery Keelan. I also enjoy arts and crafts, I enjoy acrylic painting and have been enjoying making friendship bracelets with embroidery thread recently š
Hope everyone is well and had a good summer!
I used to be a lot more active, but unfortunately got busy with university and then work over the summer, I am trying to be more active again as I have missed using this platform; discussing interests as well as being part of an online community that is so supportive and positive.
So I thought I would reintroduce myself, I will be returning to university soon (studying Psychology with Forensic Psychology), which I am excited for. I want to try and prioritise my interests more this academic year, I enjoy reading (I have read 133 books this year so far!), Iām currently reading Offside by Avery Keelan. I also enjoy arts and crafts, I enjoy acrylic painting and have been enjoying making friendship bracelets with embroidery thread recently š
Hope everyone is well and had a good summer!
Adjusting to university life - tips from The Mix
Hey everyone!
We've teamed up with the experts at UNiDAYS and upReach to create a guide on how to adjust to university life, cope with change, make new friends and look after your mental health.
Meeting new people, starting a new course and adjusting to a different routine can be exciting and fun, but it can also be really overwhelming too. If you feel this way, you're not alone.








Image description:
We've teamed up with the experts at UNiDAYS and upReach to create a guide on how to adjust to university life, cope with change, make new friends and look after your mental health.
Meeting new people, starting a new course and adjusting to a different routine can be exciting and fun, but it can also be really overwhelming too. If you feel this way, you're not alone.









Image description:
Image 1: The title of the image reads 'How to adjust to university life'. There is an illustration of a young person wearing a graduation hat with a thought bubble next to them to represent them thinking about sleep. There is also an illustration of four books stacked on top of each other. There are three logos at the bottom centre of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 2: There is an illustration of a face with a heart symbol and text below that reads 'University is a great chance for you to meet new people from all walks of life, develop your skills and access amazing career opportunities. It can also be an overwhelming time, with a lot of change to adjust to, so it's important to prioritise self-care and look after yourself. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your time, cope with change, make new friends and look after your mental health.' There are three logos at the bottom centre of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 3: There is an illustration of a two arrows in a circle in the top centre of the image. The text below reads 'Coping with change:' and four bullet points that read 'Make sure you have things with you in your new space that make you feel comfortable and safe.', 'Book in regular calls with your friends and family.', 'Explore the outdoors; spending time in nature can help to make you feel grounded.', 'Get cosy in your comfiest clothes and escape with your favourite film or series.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 4: There is an illustration of a money bag in the top centre of the image and text below that reads 'Prepare your finances in advance'. The text below this reads 'Before you get to university, create a financial plan so you know how you are going to cover all of your expenses each week. Get in touch with your university's student services to see what financial support you might be eligible for - many universities will offer grants and bursaries for students from low-income, care-leaver or refugee backgrounds.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 5: There is an illustration of a hand hold a heart symbol in the top centre of the image. The heading below reads 'Accessing mental health support at university'. The text below this reads 'Counselling can be a great way to talk through your worries; many universities offer a free counselling service.' 'Register with your local GP in the first week of moving to university.' 'The Student Advice Service or a welfare officer based in your college or university building can offer you free and confidential advice.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 6: There is an illustration of a light bulb in the top centre of the image. The heading below reads 'Find people who share your interests:'. The text below this reads 'Societies are a great opportunity to meet like-minded people. There are societies for almost every interest - sports, music, politics, religion, and more - so you're bound to find people you share hobbies with. There are also groups that bring together state school, women, LGBTQ+ and ethnic minority students, to help foster a greater feeling of community.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 7: There is an illustration of a brief case in the top centre of the image. There is a heading below that reads 'Make the most of career opportunities:'. The text below this reads 'Universities have careers teams on hand to help you with everything from exploring different sectors and careers, to work experience. Many students think that first year is too early to think about graduate careers, but this can lead to you missing out on valuable work experience and summer internship opportunities, which can later be converted into graduate schemes.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'.
Image 8: The heading of this image reads 'Most importantly, don't worry!'. The text below this reads 'As nerve-wracking as university may feel, it's also an opportunity to venture outside of your comfort zone and have a new adventure. University is so much more than just lectures and textbooks - it's also a personal journey of self-discovery, as you experience living away from home, meeting new people and pursuing new hobbies and interests. Big life changes will always feel daunting, but that's also what makes them so transformative.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'.
Image 9: The heading of this image reads 'For more information and support for uni life check out:'. There are three logos shared below. The first logo reads 'upReach' 'Transforming Social Mobility'. There is a website listed below the logo that reads 'upreach.org.uk', and a social media handle for Instagram that reads '@upreach_team'.
To the right is a logo that reads 'UNiDAYS' and below an Instagram social media handle that reads @myunidays. Below is a website link which reads 'myunidays.com'.
To the bottom centre of the image is a logo that reads 'The Mix', with a website that reads 'themix.org.uk'. There is an Instagram handle that reads '@TheMixUK'.
Image 2: There is an illustration of a face with a heart symbol and text below that reads 'University is a great chance for you to meet new people from all walks of life, develop your skills and access amazing career opportunities. It can also be an overwhelming time, with a lot of change to adjust to, so it's important to prioritise self-care and look after yourself. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your time, cope with change, make new friends and look after your mental health.' There are three logos at the bottom centre of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 3: There is an illustration of a two arrows in a circle in the top centre of the image. The text below reads 'Coping with change:' and four bullet points that read 'Make sure you have things with you in your new space that make you feel comfortable and safe.', 'Book in regular calls with your friends and family.', 'Explore the outdoors; spending time in nature can help to make you feel grounded.', 'Get cosy in your comfiest clothes and escape with your favourite film or series.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 4: There is an illustration of a money bag in the top centre of the image and text below that reads 'Prepare your finances in advance'. The text below this reads 'Before you get to university, create a financial plan so you know how you are going to cover all of your expenses each week. Get in touch with your university's student services to see what financial support you might be eligible for - many universities will offer grants and bursaries for students from low-income, care-leaver or refugee backgrounds.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 5: There is an illustration of a hand hold a heart symbol in the top centre of the image. The heading below reads 'Accessing mental health support at university'. The text below this reads 'Counselling can be a great way to talk through your worries; many universities offer a free counselling service.' 'Register with your local GP in the first week of moving to university.' 'The Student Advice Service or a welfare officer based in your college or university building can offer you free and confidential advice.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 6: There is an illustration of a light bulb in the top centre of the image. The heading below reads 'Find people who share your interests:'. The text below this reads 'Societies are a great opportunity to meet like-minded people. There are societies for almost every interest - sports, music, politics, religion, and more - so you're bound to find people you share hobbies with. There are also groups that bring together state school, women, LGBTQ+ and ethnic minority students, to help foster a greater feeling of community.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'
Image 7: There is an illustration of a brief case in the top centre of the image. There is a heading below that reads 'Make the most of career opportunities:'. The text below this reads 'Universities have careers teams on hand to help you with everything from exploring different sectors and careers, to work experience. Many students think that first year is too early to think about graduate careers, but this can lead to you missing out on valuable work experience and summer internship opportunities, which can later be converted into graduate schemes.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'.
Image 8: The heading of this image reads 'Most importantly, don't worry!'. The text below this reads 'As nerve-wracking as university may feel, it's also an opportunity to venture outside of your comfort zone and have a new adventure. University is so much more than just lectures and textbooks - it's also a personal journey of self-discovery, as you experience living away from home, meeting new people and pursuing new hobbies and interests. Big life changes will always feel daunting, but that's also what makes them so transformative.' There are three logos at the bottom of the image that reads 'UNiDAYS', 'The Mix', and 'upReach'.
Image 9: The heading of this image reads 'For more information and support for uni life check out:'. There are three logos shared below. The first logo reads 'upReach' 'Transforming Social Mobility'. There is a website listed below the logo that reads 'upreach.org.uk', and a social media handle for Instagram that reads '@upreach_team'.
To the right is a logo that reads 'UNiDAYS' and below an Instagram social media handle that reads @myunidays. Below is a website link which reads 'myunidays.com'.
To the bottom centre of the image is a logo that reads 'The Mix', with a website that reads 'themix.org.uk'. There is an Instagram handle that reads '@TheMixUK'.

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Re: Chat Break Community Quiz 27/09/23 š (7pm-8pm)
Thank you all for coming last night! It was wonderful chaotic fun. š
Here's the rundown of the scores...
Overall scores š
1st - @louisa982 (16.5)
2nd - @Chloe234 (9)
3rd - @Dancer @Jellyelephant (3)
Round 1: Halloween š - Written by @Past User
1st - @louisa982 (8)
2nd - @FordRanger @Jellyelephant @Chloe234 (1)
Round 2: Music šµ - Hosted by @JJLemon18
1st - @Chloe234 (5)
2nd - @Dancer (3)
3rd - @louisa982 (2.5)
Round 3: General Knowledge š§ - Hosted by @Dancer
1st - @louisa982 (6)
2nd - @Chloe234 (3)
3rd - @Jellyelephant (1)
Thanks to @Liz and @Lauraaaa for organising / modding, alongside Sand and @leyla26 who joined a bit later on to add to the craziness.
If you don't already have a quiz host or quiz winner badge, that will be with you shortly!
Here's the rundown of the scores...
Overall scores š
1st - @louisa982 (16.5)
2nd - @Chloe234 (9)
3rd - @Dancer @Jellyelephant (3)
Round 1: Halloween š - Written by @Past User
1st - @louisa982 (8)
2nd - @FordRanger @Jellyelephant @Chloe234 (1)
Round 2: Music šµ - Hosted by @JJLemon18
1st - @Chloe234 (5)
2nd - @Dancer (3)
3rd - @louisa982 (2.5)
Round 3: General Knowledge š§ - Hosted by @Dancer
1st - @louisa982 (6)
2nd - @Chloe234 (3)
3rd - @Jellyelephant (1)
Thanks to @Liz and @Lauraaaa for organising / modding, alongside Sand and @leyla26 who joined a bit later on to add to the craziness.

If you don't already have a quiz host or quiz winner badge, that will be with you shortly!

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Is anyone else in a similar position?
Basically in your 20s, not working, you'll wake up at late because you can because you don't have a job to get to and you ended up endlessly on games till 2am and you delay going to bed for another hour before getting tired. You just not this year, you justified to yourself that living with your family. You try cleaning the mess in your room that you let pile of weeks ago before giving out them pretending like it doesn't exist. You struggle to even do a little bit of job searching like take a look at job ads etc. You think the work world is too hard and don't feel motivated. You don't fall asleep at early hours of the morning like 4 or 5 am. Sometimes youre forcing yourself to get out of the house.
Above is me atm, I feel so down about my situation, I feel like the only person like this especially this age. I find it hard to talk about and was debating on weather to post it of not as its a lot of detail about my personal life. I wanted to see if anyone can relate to me but wanted to talk about my situation again.
Above is me atm, I feel so down about my situation, I feel like the only person like this especially this age. I find it hard to talk about and was debating on weather to post it of not as its a lot of detail about my personal life. I wanted to see if anyone can relate to me but wanted to talk about my situation again.