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  • 5 countries you can visit on a budget

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 2 February 2021, 02:46
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    With the COVID-19 vaccine out and ready for to be distributed, the world is giving us some hope for a Summer 2021 or at least Easter/Summer 2022 vacation with your friends or family. If you are anything like me and you like to be the one making the bookings for your friends, here are some […]

    Tags: budget adventure, covid19, travel budget, travel tips, travelling

  • 5 Books you can read during Tier 4 lockdown

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 24 December 2020, 10:30
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    Here are a few of my favorite books that I recommend to all my friends 🙂 Looking for Alaska by John Green  This book is in my opinion the best one by John Green. It accurately represents teen love at its best and worst. It does not shy away from subjects such as drug abuse […]

    Tags: books, Jane austen, John green, Margaret atwood, reading

  • Goodbye 2020 – A letter to the year that changed it all

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 22 December 2020, 10:20
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    Dear 2020,  You were a pain. Plain and simple. You gave me mixed feelings since the moment you came in. I had hopes you’d bring much needed change in my life; and you did, just not the kind I was expecting.  You took two really important people away from me, and now it’s your own […]

    Tags: 2020, covid19, letter, studentlife

  • Ten songs to listen to during exam week

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 13 December 2020, 10:30
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    I made this list with my favorite songs that usually get me through all of life’s lows, hopefully they can cheer you up too (or just make you vibe I guess). Good luck with your exams/final week assignments!!! You got this.  Killing me softly with his song, Fugees  Vibes are 10/10 with this one, so […]

    Tags: Alicia keys, beyoncé, billie eilish, dounia, drake, exams, fugees, jcole, khalid, music, playlist, songs, Taylor swift

  • My top 5 tips for university students

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 3 December 2020, 10:00
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    Being a university student can be hard, especially during these challenging times. That has made me discover different things that I wish I had realized earlier, but I’m glad I got them down while I’m still a fresher! Hope they can help you as much as they have helped me 🙂  1. Take time to […]

    Tags: life hack, student life, tips

  • What made you choose your major? An interview with Dundee freshers

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 17 November 2020, 10:30
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    I have always wanted to become a lawyer. Actually, let me rephrase. The idea came to mind when I was about 8 years old. I think at the time I really wanted to help people find justice, after my own battle with bullying had begun. I don’t really know why I thought law was the […]

    Tags: biology, biomedical science, creative writing, degree, digital interaction design, english, freshers, international relations, interview, law student, physics

  • TV shows that are worth binging during level 3 restrictions (part 2)

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 11 November 2020, 10:00
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    While we are not allowed to meet up with family and friends indoors anymore, with the exception of extended households, that does not mean that we shouldn’t hang out with our friends online!  In part 1 of the post, I linked two different Google Chrome extensions that can connect you with your friends and family, helping you watch videos online, while also […]

    Tags: bingewatching, netflix, shows, tv

  • TV shows that are worth binging during level 3 restrictions

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 9 November 2020, 10:00
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    While we are not allowed to meet up with family and friends indoors anymore, with the exception of extended households, that does not mean that we shouldn’t hang out with our friends online!  In this post, I will introduce you to two Google Chrome extensions called Teleparty, (previously Netflix Party), and TwoSeven. Teleparty lets you stream Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO content while […]

    Tags: bingewatching, netflix, quarantine, tv

  • My journey with self-isolation, tips and tricks for EU/International students

    • Sofia Mechtidou - 26 October 2020, 10:00
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    Arriving in a foreign country and having to immediately isolate yourself from the world is not ideal, but it is necessary in order to protect yourself and your fellow Dundonians! Staying in a room, alone, for 14 days might sound like a nightmare for some (or a blessing if you’re too anxious about university!), but […]

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