If I remember rightly, it was around this time last year that I received confirmation that I had been accepted … More
Category: Columns
Women in Austerity Britain: Equal or Oppressed?
When looking at the sheer extent of inequalities and atrocities faced by women in some other countries, it can be … More
La Vie Simple: What’s Mine Isn’t Yours
No two experiences of a year abroad can ever be the same: whether that’s due to the location, or the … More
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
