It feels almost surreal to sit here and write about my momentous visit to Bangkok. I still cannot fathom that [ … ]
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.
Education across diverse cultural settings
Throughout the module, Thailand was a constant point of focus for us. However, as time passed, we learned about many [ … ]
Exploring Thailand: A Field Trip Beyond Boundaries
Education has no limits. It extends beyond the confines of classrooms and textbooks, into the realm of real-world experiences. Recently, [ … ]
An Anxious Psychologist
Why Psychology? I get asked that question often, and my brain goes into overdrive, wondering where I should begin. I [ … ]
What it Means to Be from Different Cultures
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “Where are you from?” especially after moving to London. It’s [ … ]
Exploring the heart of America: My journey in Washington DC
Washington D.C., the political epicentre of the United States, is a city teeming with history, culture, and opportunities. As a [ … ]
Some days, I live; some days, I thrive; some days, I survive.
What were you feeling the morning of your A levels? The morning when you were set to receive your university [ … ]
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (My Father’s Old Country)
Speaking Welsh is like being able to do the Worm – you might impress a few people at a party, [ … ]
My Diary of Studying the Middle East
As I study, I am reminded of how essential it is to understand the contemporary Middle East and its development [ … ]
Education: the antidote for ignorance
I summarise my studies: the interconnectedness of states, autocracy or authoritarianism, women’s rights and religion. For me, the biggest takeaway, [ … ]
My Life Story… so Far
Hi, I’m Luke. I was born on December 23rd 2004 in Watford, and have lived in the nearby town of [ … ]
My journey to the university
Hello, my name is Sebastian. Since childhood, I have been inquisitive about the relationships between the UK and other countries. [ … ]