Why postgraduate study was such a great option for me

​The end of my five years of law school was bizarre at the very least. For the first time in a while the next natural step wasn’t the next academic year and I was unsure of where I wanted to take my life. I was (and still adamantly am) the starry-eyed millennial. I want to… Read more » about Why postgraduate study was such a great option for me

All about Ramadan

Ramadan is the holy month of fasting in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims globally look forward to it every year to take part.  This year’s Ramadan is slightly different for many people around the world as the lock down has prevented the prayers in mosques and even the family/friends gatherings due to the coronavirus outbreak…. Read more » about All about Ramadan

A Day in the Life: A PG in Dublin in Isolation

We’ve all found ourselves in a situation we could never have imagined. I’m back at home with my family, and, at first, my days tended to go one of two ways – the productive day, or the stuck on the sofa with Netflix day. I’ve found a better balance now, and a typical day for… Read more » about A Day in the Life: A PG in Dublin in Isolation

Travel The World Virtually

Stuck in lockdown with wanderlust? You are not the only one! It’s been three weeks since the UK entered a period of lockdown, which has had a huge impact on all of our lives, especially to all those who had plans over the holidays. However, thanks to the internet, there is a possibility to travel… Read more » about Travel The World Virtually

Bridging the Distance During the Pandemic

Like many other students from Bournemouth University, I chose to stay in the UK and not return home to India for the duration of the pandemic. It was a difficult decision that had to be made for the safety of my family and I. Many of us who chose to stay back have, in past… Read more » about Bridging the Distance During the Pandemic

The Lockdown and My Thoughts on Surviving It

What an unbelievable time to be alive! For everyone around the world, irrespective of age and place, these times are sure to be full of uncertainties, fear and at the very least, an all-consuming boredom. As negative thoughts and feelings take over us, the need to hold on to any amount of normalcy is of… Read more » about The Lockdown and My Thoughts on Surviving It

Eat like a nutritionist (on a budget)

Trying  to eat healthily can be overwhelming, given the ever-increasing amount of information out there. Healthy eating has been eclipsed by trends. There is always a new diet that can fit you in that dress faster or a newly discovered “superfood” that can transform your brain or a “detox tea” that will give you the… Read more » about Eat like a nutritionist (on a budget)

Why private accommodation can be a really good idea?

When I decided to come to BU for my postgraduate studies, I wanted to go through a unique journey and learn both in and out of the classrooms. Going for a private accommodation was a bold choice but also a learning process through which I learnt a lot as an international student who is heading… Read more » about Why private accommodation can be a really good idea?

First Term at BU and it’s contrast to Indian Education System

Having recently completed my first term as a Postgraduate Student at Bournemouth University, the difference between a Master’s course here and that in India is quite vast. While doing my undergraduate, I understood the fact that the Indian Educational System mostly favours the technically oriented students. This model is good in the fields of study… Read more » about First Term at BU and it’s contrast to Indian Education System

A Peek Into My First Term

Hi guys! I’m Malvika Shahi and I’m doing my Masters in Creative Writing and Publishing at Bournemouth University. It’s been seven months since I came to Bournemouth and in this time, I’ve changed a lot, as a person. I believe that it’s because of the place and the people I’ve met in my first term… Read more » about A Peek Into My First Term