As a final year student, Ari was devastated to spend most of her last semester away from University. Here she shares 5 things she took for granted before the COVID-19 outbreak... As a final year student, I was devastated to spend most of my last semester of university… not actually physically being...

Media, Communication and Cultural Studies student Ari shares insight into spending this year’s Ramadan in Newcastle during lockdown. You can also r ead Waqar’s blog about spending this year’s Ramadan at home during lockdown.

'Should I fly back to my home country or stay in Newcastle where I am?' - the ultimate dilemma plaguing the minds (pun intended!) of every international student in the world during the Covid-19 outbreak. To risk boarding flights full of potential coronavirus carriers, or to remain in a foreign...

Studying abroad at a top university had always been a dream of mine, and now I have the immense privilege of it being my reality. Upon reflection, it has been quite a journey indeed!

As the cliché saying goes, the friends you meet at university will become your friends for life - and every coming-of-age film depicts that strong friendships are part of what makes university so great. But are you still struggling to find your #squad? Feeling more alone than ever in an era where...