"It's a beautiful day to be happy and healthy" This exam season has brought with it the expected panic and some unexpected beautiful weather. In the lead up to one of my exams, I sat outside and attempted to eat some lunch even though I'm normally too nervous to manage anything. And then, a text [...]
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What does your degree mean to you?
My final few hours of university education came to a close last week as an abrupt anti-climax. One moment I went about my regular Thursday morning of French translation and interwar German visual culture, and the next? A slightly odd walk home as I realised now I need to actually do my finals and graduate. [...]
L is for… (Self) Love
Its officially that time of year. Battered by the Beast from the East, running low on energy, void of inspiration. The fridge is almost as empty as our bank accounts. Even Old Joe has (temporarily) given up the ghost. As the final few weeks of fourth year drag by, it's easy to lose that necessary motivation. Class [...]
Final year: Passion-driven or Game Plan?
Final year brings with it a looming deadline: Graduation. This summer, a piece of paper will be handed to me, in a very fancy and slightly over the top ceremony, in front of proud friends and family. My parents will probably be weeping with joy and pride. I'll probably be focused on not tripping up [...]