When I touched down in the UK for the first time after a life in Sub-Saharan Africa, I had so many expectations and insecurities on […]
Category: Preparing for University
Passing on what little wisdom I have
In so many ways I’m glad I’m not a fresher anymore! I really hate awkward small talk and your first year is full of it. […]
The Comfort Zone
A week from today, I will be seated on a plane flying from Toronto to Glasgow. It will be the longest plane ride I have […]
From Envelope to Exeter: Starting University
Is it really four years since that fateful day? I’m talking about that day. That day when, surrounded by my peers, many of whom were […]
A Few Words About Results Day
This time of year is incredibly stressful for students awaiting results all over the country, especially those waiting to find out if they have got […]
University of Exeter First Year Bucket List
As you may have picked up on by this point if you are regular peruser of this blog (or, actually, if you have seen pretty […]