What Bridget Jones can teach us
Last week, I went with a few girlfriends to watch the new Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. As a long-time fan of the franchise, I and many others were…
Mira Kothari
The devaluation of literature in higher education
Recently, there’s been a lot of controversy and concern about the financial strain facing universities across the country. Anyone that is invested in this will have no doubt have heard…
The politics of student life
It’s hour 2 of a three-hour presidential hust, and the candidates are trying to answer the question of their favourite college potato. This is a serious consideration, and their answer…
The scams that target students
Increasing numbers of university students are being scammed through a combination of rent fraud and fake side-hustle jobs offered on social media sites, according to leading fraud recovery lawyers. However,…
Driving home for Christmas
Going home for the holidays, at least for me, is bittersweet. I am grateful to get out after a long term and take a little break, with that train ride…
A minority in Durham
As a person of colour and an international student, you hear cautionary tales about the lack of diversity in Durham, and it is something that can take some adjustment. There…
Get me out – November at uni
November. That dreaded month of first term, the month that feels endless. Taylor Swift said it best: ‘Grey November, I’ve been down since July…’. A surprisingly common trend I’ve noticed,…
Fresher’s week – a Frep’s perspective
When I tried to explain the concept of being a Frep to my friends at home, I was met with confusion and some concern: ‘You mean you’re not getting paid?’.…
Silly second year?
Going into second year, you hear a lot of conflicting opinions. Some people tell you that it was the best year of their degree, while others have horror stories about…