Posts by John
Seize the day as an international student!
December 31, 2018
‘If not me, who? If not now, when?’ In her 2014 speech to the UN Women Convention, Emma Watson’s words sparked me out of my slumber. Carpe Diem! Seize the day! During the cold, dreary winter, seeing people walk in the streets with their loved ones, shopping in Christmas markets with their families, or having …
How to write better essays
December 17, 2018
Note: I write this article as a social work student, and this article is probably more suited to social science, humanities and arts students. You know your lecturers really love you when they give you exams and essays as a Christmas present. So, how might we give them equally noteworthy exams and essays to read …
La navidad – Spending Christmas as an international student
December 3, 2018
It’s Christmas. It’s cold. Outside us, the snow is thick. Here, there are only 4 hours of sunlight, from 11am to 3pm before night falls. I end up having to wear 5 layers of clothes each day, together with frequent push-ups, to keep my body warm. Each day, before we arrive home, we pass by …
5 experiences you never knew you could have at the University of Nottingham
November 19, 2018
University is more than just lectures, seminars, and coursework. The range of experiences available are limitless. Here are 5 things that I was surprised that I actually got the chance to try here. Get free coffee, tea and cake every day! The Chaplaincy is my favourite space on campus. Not just because I’m a thrifty …
5 ways to focus
November 5, 2018
We all want to work hard. But too often, things get in the way. After 5 minutes of working, a buzz from our phones distracts us. Before too long, we have realised that 30 minutes have passed scrolling through yet another cat video on Facebook. Here are 5 ways to make it easier. 1. Work …
Student life on social
