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From things to do and places to be, to what’s going down in your community, the Canvas blog helps you make the most of your time with us.

Living your best student life on a budget

It's important to know how to manage your money as a student, otherwise it might not last you through term time (and don't forget the holidays in between). But you also don't want to spend your whole time cooped up in your student accommodation to avoid spending anything. We've pulled together the ultimate guide to living your best student life on a budget, including handy budgeting tips and recommendations for cheap days and nights out.

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You'll never be bored as a student in Coventry

Coventry has been ranked the 5th best city for students living in the UK... so if you're currently considering Coventry University or University of Warwick for your further education, you're in for a treat. The student population makes up over 33,000 of the people living in the city, so it’s fair to say the area is tailored to all student needs - from student accommodation to eating out, shopping out and going out-out.

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Top 10 tips for making friends at uni

A huge part of uni living is meeting people from all walks of life and making new friends. But the experience of making friends isn't the same for everyone and it doesn't always happen overnight. Whether you recently moved to a new uni city or you're looking to expand your group of friends, we know this may come with worries about putting yourself out there or finding your kind of people... but we promise it's easier than you think.

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Remember, Remember The 5th Of November

Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Fireworks or Bonfire Night) is celebrated across the UK with fireworks, sparklers and bonfires, where straw men designed to look like Guy Fawkes are often burned. Get ready to ooh and ahh as twinkling colours explode in the sky and bonfires ignite across our Canvas cities, as here are our recommended displays to check out nearby.

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Spook-tacular Halloween inspo

Spooky season is in full swing and whether you've got a ghoulish fancy dress party lined up to paint the canvas red, or prefer to chill in with a horror flick and the lights dimmed... we've pulled together some inspo for how you can still make the most of October and celebrate Halloween.

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