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My University Experience: What I’d Do Differently

Ellie-Rose Baker
May 9, 2023
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Living Life When Happily Single

Even in 2023, living life as a single person, particularly a HAPPILY single person is seen as strange. In my experience, there are only two…

Ellie-Rose Baker
May 8, 2023

My Experience Travelling Solo After University

After graduating from university, I always wanted to travel. I have always lived by the quote ‘It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey’.…

Victoria Causley
Dec 24, 2022
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What Is A Solo Date? The Importance of Doing What You Want

Whether you’re single, in a relationship or it’s complicated, it’s always important to treat yourself and get to know yourself a bit better. And the…

Jasmyne Jeffery
Dec 12, 2022
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Handling Life And University As A Third Culture Kid

A Third Culture Individual is defined as someone who was raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of their country of…

Danielle Salt
Oct 23, 2022
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What Is It Like Being American At A UK University?

After a month- long process of applying to university, I decided the grass looked greener on the other side of the Atlantic. I couldn’t pass…

Zoe Kramer
Oct 20, 2022
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What Is It Like Suffering From Emetophobia At University?

If you don’t know what emetophobia is, then you’re lucky! But if you do, then you might be relieved to have found this article before…

Victoria Causley
Oct 15, 2022
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What I Wish I’d Known Before Moving To Paris

Paris – the city of romance, culture, and incredible pastries. Whether you’re taking a gap year or thinking of travelling as part of your degree,…

Madison James
Oct 9, 2022
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How I Cope With Unwanted Emotions

Dealing with emotions like stress and sadness is never easy. Trust me, I’ve been there. Here is how I cope with unwanted emotions.  Listening To…

Michael Rodrigues De Jesus
Oct 4, 2022
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What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting University

Starting university is intense. There’s only so much you can be told about it before actually going. For the most part, you just have to…

Ellie-Rose Baker
Sep 28, 2022

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