Hello folks!! My name is Fatima Bintay Abid and in this blog post, I would like to share a bit about myself. I was born in Lahore, Pakistan and was raised in Dubai. So when people ask me where I’m from,…
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Finally the weather app came through. I was slowly having trust issues with my (many) weather forecast apps that many a time said there will be snow, to no avail. But on Sunday morning, 24 January 2021 as I was…
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BE YOURSELF in your UCAS application! Firstly, when writing a UCAS personal statement letter, just be yourself. This is where universities can get an insight into who you are, your life, and why it resulted in applying to this subject….
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How my Chevening journey began 2020 has definitely been a challenging year for everyone. And I am sure many want it to be over. But as the end of the year approaches, it is always worthwhile to look back and…
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Welcome to Camden! Camden town, home of the market and Little Venice, is a beautiful pocket of nature nestled in the middle of London. The place boasts Little Venice, Regent’s Canal, and Camden Lock Market. It’s where people converge for…
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In the current global situation, a lot of students have to study online. It’s a convenient solution for some, while others might have concerns about this mode of study. In this video, I wanted to address the most common concerns…
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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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Samaritans In one of my modules, I have “adopted” a non-profit organisation called Samaritans, a leading suicide prevention charity in the UK. They provide emotional support for anyone who’s struggling to cope with mental health, who needs someone to listen without…
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Life, as it was, seems so distant and foreign after having had the privilege to survive a global pandemic. Hugging friends and family, sitting next to a stranger on the bus. Being able to walk into a store without a…
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My adventure from Ghana to the University of Westminster started almost a year ago now when I decided to undertake a master’s degree in International Development Management. I fell in love with this course the day I volunteered with International…
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