Hiya! This is Heba, your student ambassador from Indonesia! Just like any other Indonesian students, I grew up by romanticising visiting the picturesque city of London. Little did I imagine that one day, I’d have the opportunity to turn that dream into reality! However, with Glasgow located approximately 403 miles away from London, the journey... Continue Reading →
Put yourself out there: I have now been in Singapore for over six months. I cannot believe how quickly the time is going. Everyone told me before I left that it would fly by, but I never realised just how quickly time would escape me. I have definitely found the statement 'time flies when you're having... Continue Reading →
As a student, it is very crucial to live in a thrifty way to save up on money. Especially, since the living expenses in Glasgow are not cheap for students! Signing up for subscriptions could help you to save more bucks when traveling and eating out. Here are some of the subscriptions that you should... Continue Reading →
Welcome to a transformative chapter of your life as an exchange student at the University of Glasgow! Embarking on this journey is both exciting and daunting when you have a disability, but, this doesn’t mean you will not enjoy your university life to the fullest! When I had my physical injury during the first semester... Continue Reading →
We all know that the weather in Glasgow is not always the best. Maybe sometimes you make plans to go hiking, or walking in a park, and, instead, you find yourself forced to cancel because of the rain. But don’t worry, your day is not ruined! Luckily there are a lot of activities to do... Continue Reading →
Ever since my young, moistened lips touched the creaminess of the beverage that comes from the beans of a tree, I have prided myself on my ever-developing taste palate, in the journey to becoming labelled as a ‘coffee connoisseur’. As such, since beginning my travels abroad back in late June, I have been tasting and... Continue Reading →
Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity, not only to get to know your host country, but also to explore other nearby countries as well much more regularly. However, the reality is that not everyone can afford to spend each weekend flying to different countries. Many of us receive financial aid, a scholarship, or just need... Continue Reading →
Other than the big cities, the lochs and the hikes, Scotland is also full of picturesque towns, which are easy to visit in just a day. Last weekend I went to St Andrews, just a couple of hours away from Glasgow, and I was mesmerized by the beauty of this seaside town. Travel and Transport... Continue Reading →
While Glasgow as a city itself offers so much charm, it also has the allure of being in a location which is surrounded by several beautiful neighbouring places. To make things even better, many of these places can be visited in just a day. Here are some of the ones I’ve visited in the past... Continue Reading →
Moving to another country as an international student is truly challenging for everyone. But flying to a new country in a wheelchair after a recent injury was something unimaginable for past me! Just two weeks before my supposed flight to Glasgow, I was involved in an accident that made me unable to walk for almost... Continue Reading →
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