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Students Protest the (Western) World Over Holly Cromwell Saturday, 25 May 2024 Student protests in the US in support of Palestine have grabbed international media attention, both from traditional new outlets and through the slow seep of videos in the TikTok ecosystem. The role of student journalists and social media in local and global politics has never been quite so clear. Holly explores this and examines the ongoing events. Student protests in the US have gained international attention. Whether it be through traditional news or the slow seep of videos within the TikTok ecosystem, I’m sure almost everyone is aware of the ongoing situation. The role of student journalists and social media in local and global politics has never been quite so clear. What may not have been so clear, however, is that the students in Universities of Atlanta, Yale, Havard, New York, North Carolina, Columbia and Mississippi, as well as so many others, were not alone for very long – as students from all over the world have come together to protest in support of Palestine against the Israel-Hamas war. Student protests have sprung up across the globe: the famous Science Po and La Sorbonne in Paris, as well as Lyon, in France; Leipzig in Germany; Lausanne, Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland; and Trinity College in Dublin. And, since the 11th of May, our very own Nottingham Students for Palestine have set up camp outside of the Advanced Manufacturing Building on Jubilee campus, asking, like many other protesters, for their university to cease affiliations with Israel. Not all student protests take the form of encampments like the ones we have seen in the UK and US: some are occupations, sit-ins, marches, or simple demonstrations. Despite this variety, the protests all seem to be on the same intensity across the continent. Police have been involved across Europe, with 86 people arrested at La Sorbonne, Paris, and 169 in Amsterdam, where students created barricades out of university furniture around their encampments to push back against police. Students were arrested at many of these protests, but some countries have had more measured reactions than others. Where in the US, the police were seen using teargas and pepper balls on unarmed students (making the University of Arizona now infamous on social media), those in Amsterdam used batons to charge students and smash their tents. As a breath of fresh air, however, in Belgium, the prime minister Alexander de Croo, has said that if he were their age, he would have joined them. In the UK, Rishi Sunak has called vice-chancellors of British universities to an emergency meeting at Downing Street, to discuss these university encampments and alleged “rising anti-semitism” on campuses. His message to those protesting was: “The right to free speech does not include the right to harass people or incite violence.” Some of those same vice-chancellors have since accused him of inflaming the situation, although one took the opposite stance. Hundreds of staff members from Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh have signed open letters claiming solidarity with these students, echoing the chains of faculty members protecting student encampments at New York University. Something not highlighted enough in articles on the subject is that although these protests erupted through April and May, they are set to continue towards the end of June in some places. Whilst student activists protest, student journalists cover the events at the risk of their own safety, particularly in those campuses facing institutional violence. Many of those campuses that have seen these encampments have also experienced certain levels of police violence used to disperse them, though most not on the level of Arizona. Most countries have their own term calendar, but, given the relative ubiquity of the summer holidays, this is a universally anxiety-inducing time for students. With exam seasons and graduation periods looming, the protests have already caused significant impacts. Whilst there’s a long history of student protests, (protests at Oxford and Paris date back to 1209 and 1229 respectively, from before English even resembled English), any society committee knows that it is difficult to motivate students to do anything at this time of year. The fact that these protests are not only global, but are continuing despite the efforts of the institutions and the police, as well as the slow grind of grades and expectations, is pretty remarkable. An incomplete list of campus protests for Palestine in Europe alone: Austria: Vienna Belgium: Gand, Brussels, Liège, Anvers (the free university of Brussels and the Catholic university of Leuven) Denmark: Copenhagen Finland: Helsinki Germany: Berlin, La Freie Universität de Berlin, (the other large campus of the German Capital) Dresden, Leipzig and Brêmen. Greece: Athens Ireland: Trinity College Dublin Italy: La Sapienza, Milan, Naples, Turin, Bologne, Padoue Netherlands: Amsterdam, Maastricht, Nimègue, Eindhoven, Utrecht, Groningue, Leiden Norway: Bergen Portugal: Lisbon Spain: Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Pampelune, Bilbao, Séville. Sweden: Lund, Stockholm Switzerland: Geneva, Bâle, Berne, Fribourg, Zurich UK: Newcastle, Leeds, Lancaster, Cambridge, Oxford, Edinburgh, Goldsmith, Kings College London, Nottingham, Bristol, Warwick, York, London School of Economics, Queen Mary School of London. Related Articles About the Author 'A Victory for Feminism': How France Made the Right to Abortion Part of its Constitution Charlie Bodsworth Cannabis Legalisation in Germany Olivia Marshall Ladies Lounge: The Story of One Man’s Entitlement and Why That’s The Point Holly Cromwell Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . 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French and Spanish < Back Kit Sinclair Kit studied French and Beginner’s Spanish. She spent the first half of her Year Abroad in Paris, so is well versed in the trials and tribulations of life in the famous French capital. During the second half of her year abroad Kit travelled to Cuba and studied at university for 5 months. Kit was our 2022/23 Language & Linguistics Editor. Latest Articles by this Author 24 Hours as an English Student in Paris: A Survival Guide 03/03/22

English with Creative Writing < Back Bethan Beddow Bethan, an English with Creative Writing student, has a passion for writing, specifically writing about things close to her heart, such as underrated Welsh culture! Latest Articles by this Author Exploring the hidden treasures of Wales 15/12/22

German and English Studies < Back Kathrin Loithaler I fell in love with language and reading early on in my life, and this passion has carried on during my language studies at university. Besides reading and writing poetry, I also love doing sports, especially ballet, yoga and figure skating. I also really enjoy travelling and exploring new countries... my dream destination is Antarctica. I am really grateful to have the opportunity to explore journalistic writing with Lingo Mag, as it covers all the things I'm interested in! Latest Articles by this Author The Art of Fictional Languages: Deconstructing Dothraki and Klingon 16/12/24 Impoliteness in Online Gaming: A Linguistic Analysis 04/11/24

Impoliteness in Online Gaming: A Linguistic Analysis Kathrin Loithaler Monday, 4 November 2024 Have you ever had the delightful experience of joining a discord-voice chat full of guys as an innocent girl just wanting to play some League of Legends? Maybe not, but I certainly have, and as a result of my culture shock, I have made some observations on the language used within this specific environment. Content warning: Discussion of insults relating to self-harm, suicide and violence. There are a couple of things that separate online gaming spaces from the real world. For one, the presumed anonymity leads to lessened pressure in upholding social norms . This also has an effect on politeness: the need to be polite in communication isn’t as prevalent as it is in face-to-face interaction. Our self-image, or, following Goffman’s linguistic theory, the ‘ face’ , has two basic needs in interpersonal communication: (1) the positive face, which strives for validation from others and (2) the negative face, which strives for freedom of inhibitions by others. Both faces can either be catered to or attacked by face-flattering actions or face-threatening actions respectively. The positive face can, for example, be flattered by praise or compliments, and threatened by insults of personality. The negative face can be flattered by consideration of the other’s space and time, for example, through the use of politeness particles like ‘ please’ when asking for something, or threatened by direct commands , like the use of the imperative. In my search to find out more about specific patterns in impoliteness, I turned to online gaming spaces as the perfect environment to observe ‘unfiltered’ impoliteness. So – what better game to find out about impoliteness than League of Legends (LoL)? Renowned among the gaming community as the most toxic game there is , I went on a mission to find out how exactly insults in LoL present themselves linguistically and how often they occur in the selected LoL games. The data looked promising, especially after a few particularly tilted* players unleashed their wrath upon their poor teammates. Here are some of the recurring patterns in the insults in my dataset: Firstly, the use of animal denominators for players seemed to be very common. Everything from the simple ‘dogs’ to ‘brainless apes’ to ‘u fat low iq pig’ was used to insult teammates. The use of animal insults positions the insulting player as biologically and therefore presumably intellectually above the victim. This secures the insulting player a position of superiority, intellect and power by threatening the ‘ face’ of the hearer. A more extreme version of an insult would be the life-threatening insults that occurred in 40% of the games I analysed. After all, most people would rather be a ‘fat low iq pig’ than, well, dead. Insults ranged from ‘end ur life bro’ or the shortened ‘kys’ (k*ll yourself), to more elaborate descriptions like ‘wastes of oxygen’ or the simple command ‘SHOOT URSELF IN THE HEAD’. Even more cruel than animal pejoratives, these insults target the most precious thing each one of us has: our lives. Due to the lack of spatial closeness among the players, insults related to self-harm are used much more often than direct threats of violence in comparison to real-world spaces. This signifies a lack of power that the insulter has over the target of their aggression, which is compensated for by the most power-asserting linguistic structure there is: the imperative. The command to end one’s own life is the closest LoL players can get to men punching each other at a bar after spit-shouting ‘what u lookin at me like that?’. In total, the insult culture of League of Legends is an interesting space to analyse power dynamics and relationships. Sometimes, it can bring out the most creative of insults to avoid chat restrictions and player bans, resulting in strategies of impoliteness that are definitely worth further study. So maybe, all you bisexual black cat girlfriends should check out your nerdy golden retriever boyfriends’ Discord servers before fully committing to that new relationship? [*State of intense frustration and anger, exacerbated by negative in-game experiences, resulting in poor in-game decision-making and a decline in performance.] Note on sources: The data discussed in the article is based on a university research paper by Kathrin Loithaler, titled “Von Beleidigungen bis zum Bann: Sprachliche Aggression, die Umsetzung von Unhöflichkeitsstrategien und Chatbann-Vermeidung im Spielerchat von League of Legends”. Related Articles About the Author Images provided by and credited to Kathrin Loithaler For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Culture Clash Language Gaming Culture Gaming language Categories: I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE

Recipe of the Week: Shakshuka with Merguez Emily Dawson Friday, 21 October 2022 Recipe of the week with @ems.homecooking will teach you a new dish from around the world. This week's dish is Shakshuka with Merguez, a twist on a simple recipe usually eaten for breakfast across North Africa and the Middle East. Serves : 2 Difficulty : 2/5 Time : 30 minutes Origin : North Africa and the Middle East Although typically a breakfast, this dish combines tomatoes, onion and pepper with herbs and spices to create a flavourful meal. Shakshuka is usually served in the pan for that rustic feel, along with crusty bread to dip into the tomato sauce and the runny eggs. Merguez are a North African sausage consisting of lamb and beef with spices. Passed onto to me by my North African friends, this recipe is a traditional one with a twist for extra flavour. Ingredients: 1 medium onion 1 pepper 1 tomato 4 merguez (or an alternative sausage) 2 eggs 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin Salt and pepper Handful of chopped coriander Olive oil Ingredients for the Shakshuka laid out on a chopping board. Method Chop onions and peppers into slices and dice the tomatoes. In a pan on a medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and brown off the merguez for about 5 minutes. Once browned, remove the merguez from the pan and set aside. You can use chorizo or a vegetarian alternative instead. In the same pan, add the onions and cook until soft and brown. Add in the peppers and stir constantly, cooking until softened. Peppers and onions cooking in a pan. Once the peppers have softened, add in the tomatoes, the tin of chopped tomatoes and 1 tbsp tomato puree. Stir to combine everything together. Add in the paprika, cumin, salt and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the merguez (or sausage of choice) back into the pan. Then, using a spoon, make two wells and crack an egg into each. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, depending on how runny you like your eggs. You can use foil if you don’t have a lid. Sprinkle with chopped coriander and enjoy! Eggs and tomato sauce cooking together For more savoury and tasty treat recipes, follow @ems.homecooking on Instagram. Related Articles About the Author Recipe of the Week: Shakshuka with Merguez Emily Dawson Recipe of the Week: Chicken Curry Emily Dawson Recipe of the Week: Vegan Pasta Bake Emily Dawson Images provided by Emily Dawson. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Emily Dawson Cooking Cuisine World Food Breakfast Categories: Culture Recipe of the Week Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

Economics BSc < Back Byron Taylor Writing has always been a way to express my creative interests to other people and share knowledge of lesser known culture, whether it be film or music. Lingo is a community that nurtures this aspect of life, helping students to enrich their understanding of the world and different perspectives on life, promoting creativity and celebrating culture. Throughout my articles I try to explore the cultural impact of media and richness of life, whether it be new cinema releases, 70s music or climbing. Latest Articles by this Author 4AM Kru: The crew taking the underground jungle scene to a new level 15/09/24

Saving your centimes: How to do Paris on a Budget Francesca Wren Wednesday, 16 March 2022 Having lived in the French capital during her year abroad, Francesca gives us her best money-saving tips, whether you're just visiting Paris or staying for a while Paris is well-known as one of the most expensive cities in Europe and can easily rinse your bank account if you’re not careful. Whether you’re looking to spend your year abroad here, or just a flying visit, here are some tips to keep your wallet looking healthy when you get back. The Navigo Pass With a Navigo, you can purchase a year, a month, or even just a week or days’ worth of unlimited travel in the Île-de-France region. For travel in all 5 zones of Île-de-France, it costs around €22 for a week, €75 for a month and €800 for a full year. Many employers will also reimburse employees for their Navigo travel costs. This is one for the residents I’m afraid, as a Navigo can only be purchased and used by someone with an Île-de-France address. However, train tickets in Paris are reasonably priced, costing €1,90 for a single way metro ticket and around €4 for a single way ticket into the city from outside the ring-road. Happy Hour If you know where to look, Happy Hour can start as early as 4pm in the city and finish at 2am. Areas like Châtelet, right in the centre of Paris a short walk up from the Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter and the Bastille, are full of Happy Hour bars and restaurants. Typically, around €6 for a cocktail and €4 or €5 for a pint is reasonable for a Happy Hour bar in Paris. Drinking wine is also a great way to get to losing your dignity before losing your cash – costing as little as €3 a glass in some bars. Bring your Passport to the Louvre Everybody is gagging to see the Mona Lisa, but make sure you don’t pay €25+ for entry by bringing your passport along. If you are under 26 years old and have an EU passport or residency visa, most museums in Paris are free so long as you can prove you meet the requirements for free entry. On weekdays most museums are pretty quiet, but on a weekend it’s best to book in advance – you can still book your free tickets online too, just remember to bring the confirmation and proof of age to avoid being charged when you arrive. Walking Although metro tickets aren’t too costly, little expenses soon add up. Paris is not a huge city and walking from place to place is a good way to avoid the tourist traps and save a bit on travel fares. For instance, walking from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower takes less than 50 minutes and is the perfect chance to find a spot for dinner later. Cycling around is an option too – Vélib green bikes are set up in spots around the city and can be hired for €5 a day. There are many designated cycle lanes throughout the city, and I would strongly advise you stick to them; cycling on the road in the centre of Paris is a dangerous game and drivers here often don’t look or indicate before moving. Considering staying further out This is one for those looking to live in the French capital but considering living outside the ring road. It could end up costing you half as much as living in the city, and with the average room in a shared flat or 9m2 studio apartment going for around €800, it’s something worth thinking about. However, the commute is long and laborious, and many areas of suburban Paris leave much to be desired at the least, and at the most can feel very unsafe. As a resident of Paris, you can also look to apply for CAF ( Caisse Allocation Familiale ), a type of housing benefit that will reimburse you up to €200 a month of your rent if it exceeds 25% of your income. Like everything in France, the paperwork and processing will take some time, but you will be reimbursed for all except the first month spent in your residence. Food As a rule, restaurants in Paris are not very cheap – with some exceptions. If you are studying in Paris, you can go to CROUS restaurants, where a full cooked lunch can cost as little as €3 if you show your student card. Also, a lot of restaurants offer a ‘ formule’ (a set menu) that will often work out more cost effective than buying the dishes separately. In areas such as the aforementioned Happy Hour hotspots, you can quite easily find restaurants offering reasonably priced set menus (although this can prove more difficult for vegetarians). Takeaway creperies and kebab shops are also a great option if you don’t fancy a sit-down dinner and can be a decent alternative on a budget. Overall, Paris is an expensive city compared to others in Europe, but, if you know what to look out for and have the right savoir-faire , you can definitely do Paris on a budget. Related Articles About the Author Barcelona’s Hidden Gems: Live like a local and escape the tourists Mhairi MacLeod 48 Hours in Seville: Spain's Sunny City Niamh Woodhouse Hungry in St Petersburg? My Top 5 Restaurants for Visitors Jess Henrys Images provided by Francesca Wren. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: France Tips Living Abroad Paris Budgeting Francesca Wren Categories: Travel Year Abroad Tales Feature Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies < Back Chris Stankley Chris is a fourth-year Spanish and Chinese student. In his free time, Chris likes to listen to foreign language music and cook vegan food. Latest Articles by this Author An Intro to Taiwanese Music 29/11/22

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Curry Emily Dawson Thursday, 10 November 2022 Recipe of the week with @ems.homecooking will teach you a new dish from around the world. This week's dish is chicken curry, a traditionally Indian recipe that can be made student friendly. Serves: 4 Difficulty: 2/5 Time: 40 minutes Origin: India Originally a dish cooked for celebrations within family homes, chicken curry is now a well-known dish across the world. This simple version can be combined with different vegetables to lift the dish even further. Usually served with traditional breads, such as rotis or chapatis or with rice, this meal can be enjoyed at any time of day. Ingredients 1 medium onion 3 cloves of garlic 3 chicken breasts, cut into about 1-inch cubes 1 tin of coconut milk 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1 jar of chickpeas (optional) 1 aubergine (optional) 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ginger Chopped coriander Salt and pepper Method On a medium heat, cook all the chicken until brown. Add in the aubergine and cook until soft. Chop the onion and crush the garlic and slowly soften on a medium heat. Once softened, add in all the spices and mix to form a paste with the onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes. Add in the tin of chopped tomatoes and the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper and add in the coriander. If you’re not adding any vegetables, leave this to simmer on a lower-medium heat for about 20 minutes. Stirring every so often. If you are adding in vegetables, add them now. I added in the chickpeas at this point and left it to simmer on a low-medium heat for about 20 minutes. Stirring every so often. Serve and enjoy! For more savoury and tasty treat recipes, follow @ems.homecooking on Instagram. Related Articles About the Author Recipe of the Week: Shakshuka with Merguez Emily Dawson Recipe of the Week: Chicken Curry Emily Dawson Recipe of the Week: Vegan Pasta Bake Emily Dawson Images provided by Emily Dawson For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Emily Dawson Cooking Cuisine World Food Curry Categories: Culture Recipe of the Week Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

English < Back Beth Walker Beth loves languages. She studied French to A Level and still try to maintain her skills through listening to French music and reading French articles. She also studied Spanish to GCSE level, although nearly wasn’t allowed … When choosing her GCSE options, she was certain that she wanted to do both French and Spanish. However, the school didn’t allow it as they said it would be too difficult to learn two languages at the same time. She wrote two letters to the head teacher, one in each language, explaining her passion for language learning and, thankfully, he allowed her to continue studying them. As an English student she considers herself a true wordsmith. She is fascinated by how languages work, and this fascination is going to inspire much of the content she creates for Lingo. She can’t wait to start working alongside the super talented Lingo Committee to produce what she's certain will be a fantastic new languages and culture magazine. Latest Articles by this Author A Thai-ing Together of Culture and Cuisine: Zaap Thai Street Food Review 08/08/22 Holi on the Downs 2022 20/07/22 A Taste of the Mediterranean in Nottingham: Review of Yamas 06/04/22

Study in Style: Nottingham’s Best Study Spots for Meeting Those Deadlines Holly Philpott Tuesday, 24 September 2024 Holly takes us all over Nottingham, on a quest to seek out the safest study spots in the city. Another academic year, a new welcome week. If you’re a new student, reading all that Lingo Magazine’s Freshers’ series has to offer, welcome to Nottingham! While your first few weeks will be centred around navigating the hills of University Park Campus and finding out where your lectures are, why not also try discovering some of the stellar study spaces Nottingham has to offer? Hallward Library and George Green are the most popular libraries on campus, but if you’re anything like me, or any other student who craves caffeine and a comfy space to work in, then you should definitely consider making the extra journeys to find coffee shops to catch up on those lectures. Not only does travelling to somewhere new mean you can have a brief moment of exercise to break up a day of work, but a change of scenery can do wonders for focus and concentration. That, and the chance to have a barista-style coffee of your choice- it’s a mocha for me, please! Whilst there are so many wonderful cafes I’ve found over my four years at Nottingham, I’m sure there are plenty more to explore this year. That being said, here are some of my top choices for places to study! Blend (Various Locations) Blend at East West NG1 5FS Blend in Sneinton Market NG1 1DW Blend at Nottingham Contemporary NG1 2GB So many Blends, so many chances to enjoy some of the finest coffee the city centre has to offer! Each different Blend location can guarantee a lovely atmosphere, delicious coffees and lunchtime food (not to mention pastries!). It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends or make a start on your next essay. One of my favourites is Blend at East West, which is set inside a series of offices - but don’t let that dissuade you! The cafe holds plenty of space and plug sockets for laptops, and floor-to-ceiling windows which allow for lots of daylight. Waterstones Cafe 1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR Now this is my number one place to be, a five-storey gem located in the heart of the city centre. Everyone knows what Waterstones is, but have you ever been in one with five floors full of books and stationary, with chairs to sit and peruse the latest reads, and with a cafe on the fourth floor ?! When I discovered the cafe during my second year at Nottingham, I felt relieved as a bookworm, that I could purchase new books, study and drink coffee in one building. Waterstones’ cafe is spacious and light, with the windows overlooking the town square. There is often a great selection of pastries, hot food and snacks on offer. The coffee itself is also incredible, and did I mention that you can get a discount in the cafe when you have a Waterstones student loyalty card? I can’t say anything else other than try it for yourself: Waterstones truly is the place to be . Public and Plants 11 Low Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 7DQ What. A. Showstopper! On one sunny September morning, I decided to pay a visit to a new hub of activity: located in a beautifully kept building just a stone’s throw away from the Old Market Square tram stop. Public and Plants has something special to offer for everyone. Want a deliciously crafted coffee? Sorted. Want something to eat? Look no further than the many kinds of croissants on offer including almond, raspberry and Nutella. Maybe even buy a new house plant? There’s a selection near the windows, ready to be taken home! As I enjoyed my new book and devoured what can only be described as the most decadent almond croissant known to mankind, I couldn’t help but be swept up in the lively and welcoming atmosphere, and lit up by daylight flooding through the windows. This beauty is brand new to Nottingham but is set to become a staple place for any student. Homemade Cafe (at the Pavillion) Forest Recreation Ground, Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG5 2BU This treasure trove of a cafe is set on the Forest Rec Ground, a large green space only a stone’s throw away from the Victoria Shopping Centre. Sure, this cafe may be a bit further from campus, but if you take your books and laptop with you for an adventure, you won’t be disappointed! This cafe does not only cater to all your coffee/hot drink needs, but they have an incredible selection of lunchtime foods and cakes made on site daily. And, if you happen to go on a sunny day, why not take a walk around the park before heading back home? It’ll be sure to give you some well needed rest from studying, and make the trip one you’ll be grateful for taking. 200 Degrees (Various Locations) 200 Degrees at 16 Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HN 200 Degrees at 7-9 Milton Street Nottingham NG1 3EP 200 Degrees is the ultimate trendy coffee shop, with a vast selection of hot drinks and smoothies, and a mouthwatering counter of pastries. I will never say no to an almond croissant there, that’s for sure - what better way to wake up in the morning? 200 Degrees is kitted out for us students too, with lots of seating and power sockets; if you’re worried about your laptop dying in the crucial moments of writing an essay, they’ve got your back. They also have a loyalty app, too, so you can get your tenth coffee free! Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FH Why hello brand new city library! The Nottingham Central Library has been in the works since I started at UoN (so a good three years now!). When I was visiting Nottingham on a day trip during some time back home from my year abroad , I couldn’t resist having a peek inside… and wow was this space worth the wait! Registering for this library is a must; there is plenty of natural light flooding into the space, with an array of places to study and rooms to book out. There is also a small cafe downstairs, so you never have to worry about packing your things up and going elsewhere for a snack. Not only that, but why not register just to borrow some fiction books? The majority of reading we’ll do in our time at university is academic, so giving our brains the chance to escape with a new read is always valuable. Will I possibly be here more than Hallward? Time can only tell… And there we have it! Several places, both already cherished and brand new, for you to take a look around this year. If there’s anything else I can say here, it’s that there are plenty more places than this to find in Nottingham, both around campus and in the city centre. But who am I to spoil all the exploring? I’ve put some ideas onto the map, and it’s up to you to find the rest… have fun cafe-hopping! Related Articles About the Author Copyright free images via Pexels. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Student life Categories: I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE