Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) selects a theme for World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and reflect on a pressing issue that people face worldwide. In October 2022, the theme is “Make mental health and well-being for everyone a global priority”. This is as important as it is close to us, especially...
I learned the definition of solicitude two months ago when I came across a video by a girl talking about what she learned about 2021. When the word solicitude is mentioned, most people think it means loneliness or sadness. I was one of them, but when you move to three different countries in less than...
When I discovered that I got into the University of Westminster, I had a range of emotions. I was excited that I got into University, but I was also disappointed that I didn’t get into my firm choice university. However, since I’ve started University, I am relieved and happy that I’ve come to Westminster university....
The fact that Europe colonised most countries worldwide may not surprise us. For example, following the invasion of Algeria by France in 1830, Algerian citizens endured 132 years of French rule until they fought back and won their Independence in 1962. While the country may have rightfully retrieved their Independence, it still needed to establish...
It has almost been five months since I last opened a word document to write something for DEN, a statement which increasingly draws more dread than relief the more I think about it. Summer had gone by at the speed of light, even though I spent most of it working. So many of the gatherings...
Previous Western interference and misconceptions surrounding the Middle East are associated with problems and implications. The West has notably portrayed the Middle East as inhibiting violence, poverty, barbarism, oil sheikhs and acts of terror closely correlated with their culture, geopolitical standing and religion. These depictions dramatically increased after the 9/11 attacks, the Islamic State of...
Before joining the University, I went to Beal high school, located in Redbridge, Greater London, a second-largest secondary school in England. The thought of starting University made me very anxious and nervous, mainly because none of my friends from secondary school was coming to the same University. I felt that I would be all alone...
I have always been curious about the events happening around me. Therefore, I am looking forward to learning about the world of politics and international relations. Curiosity has also encouraged me to develop my research skills over the last few years. Since primary school, I have been motivated to support my community through the social...
My school is where I learn the most, socialising, learning how to communicate through different languages, basic education and knowledge, for example, Maths, English and Science. Without school, I doubt I would be this confident. I build my confidence with different people and learn how to behave around those I am surrounded by. I learn...
‘Where is that located’ they say whenever I share where I come from. Kashmir is not just my homeland; it is my identity. Jammu and Kashmir have been a subject of political dispute since 1947, since the partition of India. It has been experiencing a conflict due to rivalry between India and Pakistan- both nuclear...
Before joining Westminster, I felt I would be at a disadvantage compared to my peers attending Russell Group universities. However, upon arriving and meeting my lecturers and seminar leaders, I have the support and help I need to be successful in my course. I also have made friends with similar interests, which has made University...
During my time in secondary school, no one would have expected me to go to the University of Westminster and pursue a degree in politics. Even recently, when I met some secondary school teachers, they were dumbfounded to find out that I even made it past 6th form. I passed my GCSEs during the COVID-19...