Coping with Homesickness – An International Student’s Perspective
September 18, 2020
When COVID-19 first made its appearance, students were asked to return to their permanent addresses for the foreseeable future. For international students, like myself, this meant flying across the world to cities we had left years ago. Now, rounding out my 5th month back home, I realise that this is the longest I have spent …
Between worlds: Growing up as a ‘Third Culture Kid’
September 13, 2017
Recently, I wrangled my family together to watch Hasan Minhaj’s comedy special on Netflix. For those of you who don’t know who that is, Minhaj gained massive popularity as a correspondent on The Daily Show and for his witty banter and unbridled honesty at the White House correspondent’s dinner. His comedy special, Homecoming King, however, …
Nottingham’s LGBT-friendly venues
May 21, 2016
Queer culture can sometimes be hard to find; as are venues where LGBT+ individuals feel safe to be completely themselves. For the undiscerning observer or those new to the scene, finding a spot to feel comfortable going on a date, or out with mates can be tricky. As well as the fab community offered by …
Sun, Tapestries and French Culture!
April 21, 2014
Hope all of you had a lovely Easter yesterday with lots of Easter eggs! I have been absent from the internet as I have just returned from a trip to Angers. Angers is a city in the west of France. I had this lovely opportunity as the School of Pharmacy at this university has a …
Coping in Copenhagen
April 17, 2013
Last year when my housemate Cara told the rest of us she wanted to do a study year abroad we didn’t want her to leave. Now I’m glad she did. (Sorry Cara, I’m aware that made it sound like I don’t like you anymore but on the contrary) I am glad she jetted off to …
Theatre is Life
March 5, 2013
Theatre is Life! At least it is my life at the moment and was most definitely last week; well theatre and musicals. I was ridiculously cultured last week come to think of it … Let me explain. Two weeks ago my friend and I were fortunate enough to be given the chance to co-produce and …
Student life on social
