Whether you're about to go back to school or are still in the midst of studying for your degree (like me) I think we can all agree on something: studying can be really hard sometimes. However, there are definitely some ways to make it a little bit easier on yourself. I'm currently writing my postgraduate... Continue Reading →
Why I Went Back To University.
Today I want to talk a bit about why, after a year of travelling, I went back to university to get my postgraduate degree. It's something that for a long while I couldn't imagine myself doing. And yet, here I am, and so far I'm enjoying it. For a long time I've been a opponent... Continue Reading →
Vegan Work And School Lunch Ideas.
Up until a few weeks ago, I had never really had to pack vegan work or school lunches. I was in University when I went vegan, and being blessed with a very relaxed schedule, I usually just ate lunch at home. I have recently started an editorial internship though, meaning that I'm in an office... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Exam Stress Tip #4
Exam Stress Tip #4: Reward Yourself. My motto: "When stressed, treat yo self" (my fellow Parks and Recreation fans will know exactly where I got that from!). Exam time is rough; you're constantly learning new things, trying to remember countless pieces of information and trying to keep sane at the same time. Recognize that you're... Continue Reading →
7 Days, 7 Tips: Exam Stress Week.
A few months ago, I launched a series on my blog called "7 Days, 7 Tips". It is exactly what it sounds like: for 7 days I share 7 tips on a certain topic. The first topic I did was on anxiety (for a roundup of those posts, click here), and I really enjoyed writing... Continue Reading →
The Problem With School-Taugth History Today.
This semester I am enrolled in a module which looks at media coverage during times of violence. I have found the first few lecture to be immensely interesting, but the last two weeks I have felt lost. Not because the lecturer is bad, or because the content is boring, but because the violent events being... Continue Reading →