No two experiences of a year abroad can ever be the same: whether that’s due to the location, or the … More
Category: Columns
Next Steps: The Graduate Traveller
At this point in fourth year I sometimes feel like I’m coming to the end of a marathon (a laughable … More
La Vie Simple: A Love Letter
Last Saturday morning I was sat on the back row of a tiny, Edinburgh-bound plane. On the other side of … More
The Global Gag Rule: Context, Consequences and Counterweights
I had some doubts on writing about the United States, and specifically about Donald Trump, again this month; I already … More
Next Steps: The Fear
As university slowly crawls into final semester and graduation day sits as a tangible, looming date in the calendar, it’s … More
La Vie Simple: In Defence of Staying Put
‘Where have you been to travel?’ ‘Well… France, of course. Spain, Holland…’ ‘GANJA!’ ‘Erm… Ireland, the USA, Canada.’ ‘Ooooh… so … More
Domestic Abuse vs. Political Power: The Complicated Relationship Between Bangladesh and Women
From looking at its government alone, one wouldn’t naturally surmise that Bangladesh had a gender problem. On the contrary: it seems … More
Next Steps: Maintaining the Muse
In reflecting on all things post-graduation in order to write this column, I have to admit that much of said … More
La Vie Simple: French festive (re)flections
At the moment, I’m reaching child-like levels of Christmas excitement. Not for the holiday itself, nor Santa bringing me a … More
Misogyny and the American Election: Why Did So Many Women Vote for Trump?
Of the many questions raised by Donald Trump’s election as president last month, a significant number relate to the status … More
