I can remember packing for my first year like it was yesterday. “There’s no way you’re going to manage shorts in Scotland” and phrases similar were echoed by friends and family. Everyone seemed to be under the impression Dundee was part of the Arctic circle or thereabouts! Don’t worry Scotland really isn’t always as cold […]
Have you ever been told that your accent changes depending on whom you are talking to? Do you dread that unavoidable, inevitable question “Where is home for you?” Are your closest friends from different parts of the world? Do you often find yourself singing to songs in languages you don’t necessarily understand, and certainly don’t […]
Despite the fact that for many, classes have now come to an end, exams still loom around the corner; the easter holidays are a brief glimpse of freedom that will probably be snatched away by endless nights spent in the library. If you’re anything like me, studying will be the last thing you want to […]
With Easter right around the corner, I thought I’d take some time out of my morning to show you what our beautiful campus looks like in the Spring sunshine. One of the most unique thing about UoD’s campus is the diversity of the buildings. Walking past these buildings everyday, it becomes easy to take them for […]
My previous post was on de stressing tips, then I thought why not write on how to study better. I am no expert in excelling in tests or examinations, but I thought why not just share what I do, since it did get me here! Tip 1: What is important? Don’t expect to read everything on […]
There is one very important skill you should walk away from university with – actually, you should pick it up in your first year – and that is Time Management. Perhaps it’s because I started working at 16 and spent an odd half-year at college in the States (I began working full-time at 19 and […]
It’s almost near the end of the semester. And it’s time to crack down and get ready for examinations. At least for medics like me, we have only 7 more weeks before our exams. This means 2 things: Spending all your time in the library Trying to prepare food to feed yourself while at the […]
We’ve all experienced the eventual bane of any fresher, which is the seemingly endless strain of introductions made during fresher’s week. By the first class of the semester, you will have your entire life’s history and degree details poised on the tip of your tongue, so why not spice up this period somewhat and apply some […]
Way back at Christmas Time, my friend Taylor and I sat down to have a chat about our first semester studying creative writing, and bring it to you today!
As a student from Singapore, Chinese New Year is one thing we are used to celebrating every year. This 2 week long festive season is a fun filled time of eating and meeting new friends. In Singapore, Chinese New Year is always a big thing, you will see decorations everywhere: on the streets and in […]