There is something strangely humbling about exchanging a professional routine, a steady income and the independence that comes with working life for a student ID, lectures and deadlines. After building a career in law, returning to study a postgraduate degree…
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On June 6, 2024, I started counting: 100 days until my flight to London. 99, 98, 97,…Time was flying away so quickly. 96, 95, 94,… I was spending as much time as possible with my family before I left them…
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When people ask me why I chose to study architecture, I usually do not have a very clear answer. It was not one specific decision, but something that became clearer over time. Growing up in Myanmar, I started noticing how…
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Moving to a new country for university is both exciting and challenging, especially when the city is as vibrant and dynamic as London. As an international student at the University of Westminster, one of the biggest questions I had before…
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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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London is one of the most exciting cities in the world, but let’s be honest, it can also be expensive. Between transport, food, social life, and course materials, it’s easy for money to disappear faster than you expect. After a…
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When I look back on my journey to be here in London adventure as an international student studying Architecture and Environmental Design at the University of Westminster, I realise how important it was to find the right city and university,…
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When I first applied to the University of Westminster to study Global Trade and Business BA Honours, I hoped for more than just lectures and textbooks—I wanted something immersive, practical, and genuinely international. I didn’t realise back then just how…
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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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In this post, I will be sharing my advice and experience from the perspective of a successful GREAT Scholarship awardee which helped me to study my Creative Writing: Writing the City MA master’s course at the University of Westminster. The process…
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