Following the government’s guidelines and staying at home is a critical part of our fight against COVID-19. The lockdown measures pose a real challenge for our mental health. My initial coping strategy for this sudden change was always keeping myself…
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Since I moved to London I haven’t been back home. The simple reason was that I didn’t have time for that and my parents visited me twice. I was okay with that and I was just enjoying being alone and…
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International student Doris from China talks to us about her work experience positions and placements working for the University of Westminster while simultaneously studying a Marketing Communications MA at Westminster. In this international student interview, Doris describes her different work experience roles,…
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Living in London taught me a lot of things, practically and emotionally. I had difficulties but I handled them and had to be my best. My best was doing everything on my own, I moved here alone and basically I…
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Hi everyone, I’m Dalma from Hungary. I, like you perhaps, had a dream to study in London. My dream came true and I have now been living in London for almost 2 months. A lot of things have happened already,…
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A couple of weeks ago, I spontaneously decided to go to Shoreditch. Very random, I know, but hear me out! I’d heard a lot of great things from people about this hipster hub of London. It’s like a creative world…
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This past July I visited Pride in London for the very first time. The experience was totally incredible and I loved seeing so many people surrounded by friends, family, and love. This was my first time seeing glitter tossed and…
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I have been following a vegan diet a little over two years now, so living in London has made my experience here that much better and easier. I usually prefer cooking my meals because, well, it’s cheaper, but when I…
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My name is Justyna, I study a French and English Language BA degree at the University of Westminster and this is my journey from Poland to London. The Beginning I come from a small town in the south of Poland…
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Finding the right accommodation is one of the most important parts of starting a new life in a foreign country. I know choosing where to live whilst at university can be confusing. In a house? An apartment? A Host family?…
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