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What I Wish I Knew Before Moving Home
This article looks at helping graduating students who might be struggling with the uncertainty of not knowing what happens next after university The author, John
21 July 2023
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My Mental Health During the Pandemic
“It makes the world of difference to have someone listen to you and care for you.” My name is Mervyn, I am from Hong Kong,
14 October 2021
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A Year of Covid Lockdowns
It’s been a long 12 months! It is a year since the government implemented the first lockdown. I feel as though I have been living
25 March 2021
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The cultural differences soon left me feeling isolated and out of place…
The Challenges of Being a Newly Arrived Student from Malaysia Coming to the UK, as an international student from Malaysia, was altogether exciting and daunting
2 February 2021
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“It was strange to return to the UK this year…”
Introducing Joylynn: International Student Guest Blogger Joylynn is an international student from Malaysia. She is studying Speech and Language Therapy at Newcastle University. Here she
19 November 2020
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Have you ever thought that you needed to change your degree?
Hello, my friend, have you ever thought that you needed to change your degree? Well, I have, and it was a massive decision! I was
2 April 2020
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Visiting Home – My Trip Back to Peru
It has been almost a month since I went to Peru, my home country, and I have lots to share with you about this experience.
19 February 2020
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As an international student you can reinvent yourself!
Starting a new year is exciting. A new semester. A new you. What could make it more adventurous? Starting the year in a new country!
20 January 2020
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"Christmas time means a roller coaster of emotions for me."
Another year, Another Christmas. Christmas time means a roller coaster of emotions for me. It is the time of year when I am reminded that
9 December 2019
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5 Ways to Look After Yourself
Hello, my friends! I hope you are doing well despite the pressure of exams and essays (yes, I know those feelings well). I don’t know
18 November 2019
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Mental Health and Being an International Student
Today, as part of World Mental Health Day I would like to share my story and my own struggle with my mental health as an
10 October 2019
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Lectures, Studying, and Preparing for Exams
You can read my previous post here: When I Became an International Student… I was so excited and terrified for my first lectures. A full hour
13 September 2019