The Lifestyle Zone is the place to come for advice and information on issues in life which have nothing to do with studying or job-hunting! Here you will find some fantastic offers and opportunities in areas such as accommodation, travel, finance, health and more.

As the main feature of the Lifestyle Zone, Milkround is pleased to present a guide to managing finances for students and graduates, which has been produced by the Financial Services Authority - the UK's financial services watchdog. Please see the articles below.

Things to do at university that are fun, but also improve your CV
Some of the ways you can get involved, gain new skills and maybe even have fun as well.

University job planning timeline
This handy timeline will help guide you to a top graduate job whichever year you are in!

Part time work while studying
Part time work offers many career benefits, even if they can add up to a heavy schedule around essay and exam time.

Planning for the long summer holiday
It is well worth thinking ahead so a relaxing vacation does not feel like a wasted vacation by the time you are back on campus in the autumn.

Getting the most from Milkround.com
These five tips will help ensure you stay in tune with the latest graduate news and opportunities available with our top employers.

Student house hunting: tips for a happy home
Tips to help make the transition from halls to shared houseing a little easier.

What's On - exam special
Revision overload? We find some entertaining ways to engage your brain in between studying for those all-important exams

Time to leave the comfort zone
Rebecca O'Connor meets a graduate attempting to fly the nest as he starts his fledgling career

Entrepreneurs with appetite
Alice Wright talks to two entrepreneurial students at Nottingham University who cashed in on their hunger for business

The joy of text
Is it ok to browse through your other half's mobile if you suspect them of playing the field?