Alex Sheridan

Student Life Editor

Alex Sheridan looks after student life on UniSorted: halls, housemates, mental health, and the everyday admin of being a student. Writing here since October 2025.

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Dating and Relationships at Uni

Quick summary Budgeting for romance is necessary, as UK adults who date spend an average of £111 a month on

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Part Time Work and Uni Balance

What to know 65% of full-time UK undergraduates now do paid work during term, averaging just under 14 hours a

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Student Union Guide

The short version Join societies during your first few weeks to build a social network outside of your course. Access

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Joining Societies

Top-line 48% of 1,500 UK graduates surveyed by Yugo advised joining societies to make friends. Society memberships run from free