“Don’t you think it’s too early for this?” “Why don’t you take it slow, wait a little longer?” “What if this doesn’t last?” I’ve heard it all and gracefully turned a deaf ear to the comments of people all around. There are the ones who are genuinely trying to look out for you and your best interests, but they often end up causing more harm than good with their words. There are … [Read more...] about The heart’s power of teamwork
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Life in Limbo: Ukraine edition
Wow. There’s a change, I’m finally using my real name to write my student diary in this issue. I have always been a little embarrassed by it ever since I came to Ireland. Back in 2006, many people didn’t know where Ukraine was and that we were a completely separate country and nation to the Russians. I was very insulted multiple times across my life in Ireland but I never gave … [Read more...] about Life in Limbo: Ukraine edition
Final Year Diary
Hello everyone, I apologise for my prolonged absence from SIN but I recently have been going through a bit of a tough time. Final year deadlines are crushing my spirit and on top of all of that my beautiful, best friend and dog has been very sick recently. This diary will be a tribute to my beloved best friend, Sheeba. Now, Sheeba is a 13 year old collie pointer cross and one … [Read more...] about Final Year Diary
Aid from Ireland
For the last few weeks, the world has been in a state of standstill. When Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February, there was no way to know what was going to happen next. After weeks of devastation, tension, and insurmountable loss there is still no certainty of where this war is headed. This state of precariousness and panic that’s being experienced by everyone in the world … [Read more...] about Aid from Ireland
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