Writing

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diff --git a/index.md b/index.md
index 52dfe13..8fc0a60 100644
--- a/index.md
+++ b/index.md
@@ -10,6 +10,10 @@ Hopefully, soon, it should cover all the ground necessary for a
 hapless 1st year to succeed at St Andrews, based on the advice of
 graduating students.
 
+This guide likely won't help you ensure a first-class degree, nor will
+it make life any easier, but it is designed to help you have a good
+time whilst you're doing it.
+
 ## Contents
 
 * Studies
diff --git a/social-life/pubs.md b/social-life/pubs.md
index 03980ec..2163a39 100644
--- a/social-life/pubs.md
+++ b/social-life/pubs.md
@@ -5,11 +5,20 @@ date: May 2025
 ```
 Written by      Mohit Agarwal      Class of 2025
 ```
+
+It should go without saying that one should go to the pub (i.e.,
+a "public house") for those to drink beer. If you must deviate, it is
+acceptable to drink a spirit or spirit with mixer (e.g., rum and
+coke). Do not order anything outside of these at a pub --- take your
+custom to The Rule or some other non-pub.
+
 ## In St Andrews
 
 There are very few 'actual' pubs in St Andrews. What constitutes a
 proper pub is of intense debate.^[See Orwell, G., 1946, "The Moon
 Under Water", [Available online.](https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-moon-under-water/)]
+A pub is, compared to a bar, a more civilized place, with room to sit,
+good beer, a carpeted floor, and, maybe, if you're lucky, a newspaper.
 
 I deem there to be, only the following 'proper' pubs in St Andrews:
 
diff --git a/studies/exams.md b/studies/exams.md
index 1438622..58c9aaa 100644
--- a/studies/exams.md
+++ b/studies/exams.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Written by      Mohit Agarwal           Class of 2025
 Exams are easily one of the most daunting endeavours a student faces
 at St Andrews. Yet, with some straightforward preparation, they are
 not as difficult as they might first seem. Exams can be categorized by
-two metrics:
+two factors:
 
 * In-person _v._ take-home exams
 * Technical answers _v._ written answers
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Personal tip:
 Take home exams are provided online and you are given a certain amount
 of time to complete the exam and upload your answer script. Advice
 follows from in-person exams (above). However, if you are allowed to
-access your materials during the exam then
+access your materials during the exam then:
 
 1. Ensure your materials are in a searchable format (e.g., Word
    document). This way you can quickly find information to help answer
@@ -111,6 +111,6 @@ General tips:
 
 [^past-papers]: I have met many people who did not know how to find
 past papers for their subject. For _most_ subjects, login to
-MySaint, and open the 'My courses' tab. Then, scroll down to 'Past exam
-papers' and enter your module code. This is not the case for all
+MySaint, and open the "My courses" tab. Then, scroll down to "Past exam
+papers" and enter your module code. This is not the case for all
 subjects. Maths, in particular, uses a different system.