Ramadan is coming up tomorrow. Now more than ever I long for home. I think of my parents and siblings sitting in the same room reciting the holy Quran. I think of going to the Mosque with my mom and sisters to pray taraweeh. I think of my friends and I packing picnics out to […]
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In terms of variety of global cuisine, UK is pretty stacked with options. But, regularly cooking at home should be something you should definitely consider both as a life-skill and to save on costs of eating outside. As a South Asian, some of my favourite brands of regional food are available from the nearby chains […]
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All my life I’ve lived in, studied at, or even travelled to only countries with tropical climates. Whenever I buy a piece of clothing, one of the first things I look at is whether it’s light and breathable without it being too hot and stuffy. Coming to the UK, I have had to change my […]
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I celebrated One World Week recently at Surrey and I thought it would be fun to share my experience with all of you. One World Week at University of Surrey is a celebration of culture, and the diversity of our students. A plethora of events were organized by the Students’ Union which included a sushi […]
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“At the end of a storm There’s a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain For your dreams be tossed and blown Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you’ll never walk alone” This famous tune, originally from a […]
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The academic year at the University of Surrey starts either September or February, depending on which intake you decide to join. There are two semesters, autumn, and spring, and at the beginning of each semester, there is a freshers’ week (also known as The Big Welcome), celebrating and welcoming new students to the University of […]
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