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Five spook-tacular things to do this Halloween ?
We have compiled a list of five spook-tacular things you could get up to this Halloween.
1. Check out the Halloween titles on BoB
BoB (Box of Broadcasts) is a service that Edge Hill students all have access to with 1000s of programmes. Why not try and find yourself a scary Halloween title?2. Check out our DVD collection
If you’d rather, why not check out the DVD collection on the 2nd floor of Catalyst? Edge Hill have an array of scary and spooky movies including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Wrong Turn and The Devil’s Rejects.3. Look out for our UniSkills Workshops
Keep a look out for our UniSkills workshops over the Halloween period. We have our Shut Up & Work sessions to help students discipline their study time.4. Catalyst is open 24/7
Why not make use of the 24/7 opening times and come over to the Catalyst after hours when the building is dark and the wind is howling… ?5. Grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte ?
Halloween means one thing: Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Head down to the 53.3° café on the ground floor of Catalyst to grab your hot drink.We hope you have the most fang-tastic time!
Written by: DYLAN BOOTH3rd Year Creative Writing Student
Student Advisor for Library & Learning Services
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Halloween with BoB ?
BoB? What is it? Have you ever wondered what that BoB link is on your ‘My Library’ tab is?
Well wonder no more! Box of Broadcasts is available for all staff and students to access free on any device. Whether you are looking for a programme that was aired on TV last week or last year, a documentary or a film which you should have watched for your next lecture, or you just fancy watching a film to wind down after a hard week studying, I am sure you will be able to find something on BOB.
As Halloween is fast approaching why not search for a scary film to watch, there are lots available from the classic 1978 version of Halloween to the more recent The Babadook, or the not-so-scary Zombie romance Warm Bodies.
If these don’t do the trick, try one of my seasonal playlists:
Classic Halloween Films definitely not for the children…or the fainthearted!
Or if you prefer something a little tamer how about trying my Family Halloween Playlist
And if these still don’t do the trick, The Ultimate Harry Potter playlist will be definitely be a treat.
You can also create your own playlists or use playlists other people have put together which is great if you need some ideas.
What is your favourite film to watch at Halloween?
Written by: CLAIRE MORRISMSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
Student Advisor for Library & Learning Services
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Shut Up & Work!
Do you struggle to concentrate and be productive with your assignments? Do you find managing your time difficult? Learning Services are offering structured study sessions, aiding students to make the most out of their study time by following the Pomodoro Technique.The Pomodoro Technique is designed to help students focus, cut down on their distractions and interruptions, set objectives and manage their time efficiently. The technique involves splitting up study time by taking 5 minute breaks between 25 minute study blocks. By splitting up the session into singular chunks, you can evaluate the amount of time spent on particular tasks, keep your brain active and stimulated and avoid being wasteful of precious minutes.
The sessions will follow the Pomodoro Technique, with free refreshments and academic support available at the end of the session for those who need it. They will provide a quiet, comfortable environment with likeminded study buddies to encourage a more proactive and efficient study experience. The sessions are running on the following dates:
Tuesday 6th November – 10am-12pm
Tuesday 13th November – 10am-12pm
Wednesday 21st November – 10am-12pm
Thursday 29th November – 10am-12pm
Friday 7th December – 10am-12pm
Students who attend three or more sessions will be entered into a prize draw to win their very own pomodoro timer.
If this sounds of interest to you, book onto any of these sessions here. Alternatively, you could find other workshops that might be of more interest to you.
Written by: DYLAN BOOTH3rd Year Creative Writing Student
Student Advisor for Library & Learning Services
