Tuesday 21 July 2020 2020, the start of a new beginning, a fresh start for many and a year thought to bring us hope and joy much like every other year. However, this year took a slight turn and since February things turned pretty sour. When the World Health organisation had declared the Coronavirus to...
This year I spent a lot of time in solitude, and I have learned how mentally and physically hard it can be. Still, there are so many people who lost their jobs, houses, and loved ones. When I think about it, there is still much to be cherished in my life; I am grateful to...
I clearly remember the time when I was preparing my application. From the very first day, I knew what I wanted. I wanted to study in the UK. After receiving acceptances from different universities, I had my eye on Westminster. I had heard about the diverse environment in this university, and the different social groups...
For most of us, the conditions of lockdowns and curfews imposed by governments across the world are new. From Wuhan to London, millions are struggling with the new normal: universities have had to switch online, employees work remotely and everyone remains inside as part of the government’s weak attempt to gain some control. For many,...
Despite a controversial Presidency which resembled a juicy reality TV show full of misogyny, racism and drama, President Donald Trump was very likely to become the most powerful man in the world for a second time. Not even his impeachment ruined his chances at a second term in the White House, and he still managed...
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements of blacks and Africans in diaspora and a time for recognising the central roles of Blacks in US history. The Story of Black History Month began in 1915, half a century after the 13th amendment was passed; the abolishment of slavery in the United States of...
It is safe to say that the “Class of 2020 Experience” is quite unlike what other fresh graduates lived through when they finished their studies. After an exhausting dissertation and a nerve-wracking waiting period for one’s final results, the only thing soon-to-be graduates can look forward to is the celebration at the end of it...
The video below highlights students’ perspectives of what Black History Month is and why it is so important to celebrate the achievements that individuals within the African diaspora have been through.
At the start of lockdown, I was happy for someone who has social anxiety and having fewer social interactions felt like a positive thing. I am a key worker and was getting to work for free with far less people around than usual, so there was no pressure for me to go out and meet...
My experience during lockdown has been challenging but more importantly enlightening. I feel I can speak for many when I say the various challenges posed by the pandemic have driven us to question our realities and the way we choose to live our lives, as well as taught us more about ourselves and others. Although,...
I was always interested in going into a field where I could help people in some way or another and help change the society we live in today. I knew that one of the direct ways to take me there was university. However, I was not that knowledgeable about what steps to take so the...
If I could go back to my 21st birthday in March and tell my former self where I am today, I’d have been laughed out the door. The day before I had, unknowingly, boarded the last flight back to Bristol from Belfast after visiting a friend and believed whole-heartedly that the closure of pubs and...