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Category: Opinion

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

annie milburn, graduation, the fear, university

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

amy shimmin, in defence of staying put, la vie simple

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

bangladesh, chloe spence, domestic abuse, feminism, time of the month

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

annie milburn, creative, next steps, University of Glasgow

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

amy shimmin, France, glasgow university, la vie simple, University of Glasgow, year abroad

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

american election, misogyny, trump, women

Next Steps: Surviving the Future Gaze

It’s that time of year again. Temperatures have dropped to the point where I’m surprised on a daily basis not … More

annie milburn, next steps, surviving the future gaze, University of Glasgow

La Vie Simple: Advice From An (Almost) Expert

I am a strong advocate of the fact that any form of study abroad programme – be that a year … More

amy shimmin, la vie simple, wise words

Whitewashing and Beyond: The Globalisation of ‘Beauty’

The endemic presence of unrealistic beauty standards within the Western world is a popular topic of discussion and research, commonly … More

beauty, chloe spence, globalisation of beauty, time of the month, whitewashing

Next Steps: Dissertation Woes

There is a future myth that exists in your primary years of university. Whispered from the mouths of haggard later … More

annie milburn, Column, dissertation, next steps, University of Glasgow

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