That was the most common way my parents introduced me to friends, family and strangers. That was the first thing [ … ]
Category: Student Journeys
Inside Westminster aims to provide students of the Department of Politics and International Relations a platform where they can not only network with one another but can also share their student journeys and experiences with each other. Being a part of the Democratic Education Network(DEN), we not only evolve as students but also tend to embark on our professional journeys under DEN’s umbrella. Here are a collection of stories of students who have been part of DEN and the Department of Politics and International Relations sharing their experiences to inspire other students.
Teaching, Trekking and Tasting Culture: My Nepalese Experience
My name is Layla, and in the summer of 2024, I embarked on a life-changing journey to volunteer in Pokhara, [ … ]
To defend the law or to make the law? My journey to Westminster
If you asked 8-year-old Charlene what she wanted to be, she would likely have said she wanted to be a [ … ]
Living in the Shadows of Fear and Hope: My Afghan Journey to England
My name is Mursal I am from Afghanistan. When I was young, life was vibrant and full of promise for [ … ]
From Sierra Leone to the United Kingdom: Building Resilience in my Educational Journey
I am Ramadan B. Kamara, a proud Sierra Leonean with a deep passion for global affairs and a strong dedication [ … ]
My Journey from Architecture to Create Experience
As an architect, my work extends beyond building construction projects. I am deeply committed to addressing urban challenges by creating [ … ]
From Iran to Community Organiser at SU
In pursuit of my dream of becoming an event designer and organiser, I moved to London, the city of my [ … ]
Misconceptions of Turkey
I had always wanted to visit Turkey, which I had seen as the “Paris for Muslims” in some sense. However, [ … ]
Reflection on my field trip to Istanbul
Reflection on my time in Istanbul Prior to taking the module “Politics and Development in the Middle East” and going [ … ]
A field trip to Istanbul with unforgettable memories
Istanbul is a fascinating city that spans two continents and offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. During [ … ]
Democratic Engagement
Democratic Engagement I found the Democratic Engagement module to be very enlightening. The course brought together students from various degrees, [ … ]
THE CROSS-CULTURAL COLLABORATION
DEN offers a wonderful opportunity to engage in a unique experience and connect with students from Thailand. It was a [ … ]