If you’re an international student in London, and studying for an undergraduate degree, it is likely that you are in your late teens or (very) early twenties, and living independently of all the friends and family you grew up with….
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Spring is a season of renewal, when flowers bloom, nature awakens, and everyone is given a fresh start. Various cultures around the world celebrate the arrival of spring in meaningful and significant ways. As an international student, I’ve discovered that…
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Spring in London is a magical time of the year after the dark, rainy and cold winter days. At this time, London will have longer day hours with warmer weather and blooming flowers that help the city become alive with…
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In the last few years, Ramadan has been falling during term times and this will continue to happen for the next few years. This can be hard for international students, like me, as it’s difficult to fly back home and…
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University is a lot more than just classes, exams, and assignments. One of the things that I have enjoyed the most during my years as a student is the social aspect related to it. As a consequence of my social…
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While many restaurants and eateries remain closed following government guidelines, some outdoor food markets offer London foodies a bounty of good food, keeping you eating well and remaining safe during lockdown. Small cafes and restaurants that were greatly affected by…
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When I first stepped into the University of Westminster nearly three years ago, the idea that I would start and manage a new student society seemed a million miles away. That was something other people did, more confident people, not…
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Performing has been a great passion of mine from an early age. I chose to study Psychology at University, and like you perhaps, I wasn’t sure I would be able to find my creative outlet outside of my busy academic schedule….
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THE BEST OFFICE IN THE WORLD A couple of years ago I was reading ‘Hamlet’ by William Shakespeare for a school play and my character was ‘Horatio’, Hamlet’s close friend. While rehearsing my character I came across the valiant Kronborg…
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“I’m excited to inform you that you’ve been nominated for the Postgraduate Course Rep of the Year Award at the UWSU Awards Ball!” I was still for a minute after receiving the email. Really?! I’ve been nominated!?! Yes! It indeed…
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