Photo by Burst on Pexels If you’ve ever met me, I was most likely wearing my cherry-red leather blazer. That jacket is my baby, my pride and joy, and when the time comes, I do plan on being buried in it. It is even more likely that if you’ve ever complimented that jacket, the first words out of my mouth were “Depop, twenty quid!” Anyone familiar with the art of sourcing … [Read more...] about Just a lil’ bit of charity
Drugs Education: A need for change
Tame Impala, the headlining act of Saturday night at Electric Picnic, was once described by Rolling Stone as a ‘psychedelic pop conjurer’. I don’t think it’s a secret that the artist has long been associated with drug use. You need look no further than the marketing surrounding his latest world tour to see that Kevin Parker is acutely aware of this fact, with each … [Read more...] about Drugs Education: A need for change
Erasmus Diary
It feels like it was just yesterday that I was leaving home to go on my Erasmus. Running around trying to make sure I had all the necessary documents, repacking my suitcase over and over, savouring my final cup of Barry’s tea – at the time it felt like packing for any other holiday. It wasn’t until I was at the gate waiting to board my flight that it hit me. I was really doing … [Read more...] about Erasmus Diary
Erasmus Diary
Two Erasmus diaries in and I’ve realised that I’ve been a bit ‘woe is me’ as of late. As much as I love to remind people that it’s okay not to be okay as we deal with homesickness and stress and all the other hard parts of Erasmus, this week I’m back to highlight all the positives. People always talk about Erasmus as one of the best experiences a student can have – and I’m here … [Read more...] about Erasmus Diary
Three ways to cope with current affairs
I’m sitting at a table with a group of friends. We’re all having a good time, laughing, and chatting. Someone brings up a current news story– war, climate change, political acrimony – whatever terrifying event that’s making headlines. And every time without fail, I freeze. I can feel the anxiety pulsing through me as I try to nod along. Eventually, after everyone has had … [Read more...] about Three ways to cope with current affairs