Picture this: Spring Term finally ends, and before you know it you’re on the S-Bahn in Berlin. The friend you’re staying with is busy, so you meet one of her many […]
Category: Lifestyle
UK travel: worth considering for a student getaway?
Why your university years are ideal not only for trips to far-flung lands but for discovering the unexpected wonders of our own country. As students we’re at the perfect stage in our lives to start exploring […]
Abroad: on my own and missing home
I’m sure most would agree that travelling is easy and fun. It means new experiences, new people, new places. But sometimes, it also means a new you. I came to that […]
Five life skills you should have been taught at school
School is the best time of your life, yes? Actually, when many people reflect back on their education they might wonder why they bothered, and in retrospect would swap learning […]
The life of an expat: a model of true openness?
United States of America, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia. An eclectic mix of developed and developing countries, but what do they all have in common? I have called each one […]
COSMO introduces new Valentine’s Day cocktails
Valentine’s Day is looming and if you’ve not yet made plans, head on down to Cosmo for not only a fine feast but also for their new Valentine’s Cocktails. Made especially […]
Working with adults that have learning difficulties
For the past four months, I have been participating in a York Students in Communities placement, providing one-on-one support for adults with learning difficulties by attending a weekly literacy lesson, […]
The Greatest Friendship
Oh, hi! I didn’t see you there! How are you? Good? That’s great! I have to tell you something very, very exciting. Hmm, how do I put it without […]
How A Year Abroad Has Changed Since The 1980s
More and more university students are choosing to spend a year abroad as part of their studies. Although it is now easier to go global, students travelled when our parents […]
Country-specific Rules You Should Know Before Travelling
With exams and deadlines out of the way for this term, some of you might have started planning how you would like to spend the summer. But before travelling abroad, […]