Inside Westminster aims to provide students from all types of courses with a platform where they can not only network with one another but also share their student journeys and experiences. DEN is mainly made up of Politics and International Relations students however, over the recent years, there has been an increase in students from Psychology, Law, English Linguistics, Business Management etc., who are daily contributors to the weekly DEN meetings. As part of the Democratic Education Network (DEN), we not only evolve as students but also embark on our professional journeys under its umbrella. Here is a collection of stories of students who have been part of DEN, sharing their experiences to inspire other students.
As someone who has dealt with anxiety in the past, the idea of attending University was quite terrifying. As my move-out date crept up, so did my anxieties surrounding moving to a new city and another first day of school. A lot has happened during the past year, mainly regarding the global pandemic and challenges...
As a first-year student at the University of Westminster since starting my course, I was intrigued by a huge flag outside of the main building in Regent Street Campus. The flag represents the Black History Month. I am sure many students and the public have also noticed it. I also became aware of the...
Black History Month was made in the 1980s in the UK as a result of activist communities aiming to challenge the systemic racism that lingered in a very dominantly Eurocentric school system. Today, Black History Month has spread further from this and is now celebrated in UK societies including museums and galleries. Black history month...
Each of us has somewhat been there, perhaps at different places but still united by facing the same puzzlement – what is my future going to be like? There are too many options to choose from, and this highly competitive world we are currently living in does not ease the pressure one might feel. So,...
Prior to starting my internship with Democratic Education Network (DEN), I only had a few ideas about it. I was involved in various projects, including the editorial of DEN’s annual book with a number of students. This academic year has been different, as teaching and learning has been virtual. During the first semester, I attended...
Adjusting and having to adapt to a new lifestyle with Covid-19 has not been easy, but I have learnt a lot. One word to describe my experience since the start of Covid-19 would be grateful. This period of uncertainty has taught me to be grateful, not only for a healthy life but family and loved...
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...
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...
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...
Coronavirus, a global pandemic affecting millions of men, women and children around the world has created a universe filled with fearful and worried human beings who live each day in panic. Although the countries lockdown increased fear and anxiety, it gave me the opportunity to work on myself. Despite not being able to come into...
I’m an international student at the University of Westminster. Although I’m in my final year of study in this great university, I cannot forget the day when I first applied to register in it. My dream of becoming a highly qualified graduate from a top-notch, well-recognised, well-reputed university with excellent teaching staff was the impetus...