by Soniya Basu | Apr 11, 2025 | Mental Health & Wellbeing, Student Life
🧘♀️ Balancing Academic and Personal Life: Self-Care Tips for Students(Because you can’t pour from an empty coffee cup ☕) Let’s be real — uni life is a lot. One minute you’re attending lectures, the next you’re scrambling to meet a deadline, figuring out how to...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 11, 2025 | Mental Health & Wellbeing, Student Life
🧠 Accessing Mental Health Resources as an International Migrant (Because moving countries is brave — but also a lot) Let’s be honest — starting a new life in a new country is a big deal. You’re figuring out work, housing, culture, accents, maybe even snow for the...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Cultural Integration, Culture & Community
(Because “you alright?” isn’t always a question) Moving to the UK is exciting, but let’s be honest — British English can feel like a whole new language. You walk into class and someone says “You alright?” and you freeze like… do I look unwell? 😅 Whether you’re here to...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Cultural Integration, Culture & Community
(Because chapatis and chai are more than just carbs and caffeine) Moving abroad is exciting — new cities, new people, new vibes. But let’s be honest, it also hits different when the craving for your mum’s biryani kicks in or you realize nobody gets your Bollywood...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Culture & Community, Festival & Events
(Because Diwali vibes hit different when you’re far from home — but still together) Let’s face it — being away from India during festival season can feel a little weird. No loud crackers, no aunty dropping off sweets, no full-blown family drama in the living room. BUT...
