Manal

Hola everyone! My name is Manal and I am currently studying Management Studies here at the University of Leicester. I aim to give you an insight into university life as an International Student and how to make the most of your time here. In my free time, when I manage not to burn down the kitchen (inadvertently of course) while cooking what looks like food, you will find me enjoying a good classic novel with a cup of hot chocolate, spending time with friends or focusing on finding new ways to make my time at University as rewarding and memorable as possible!

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Dear Fresher,

Posted by Manal in Management on July 31, 2017

Dear fresher, Are you nervous? It’s ok if you are. Don’t let university frighten you. It is what you make of it. And it is awaiting you with its plethora of opportunities. It’s ok if you don’t get along with your flatmates in first year. They don’t have to be your best friends. […]

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A Week in London

Posted by Manal in Management on July 30, 2017

Hello everyone! I hope everyone’s doing well. So, I was in London for around a week after leaving Leicester. I spent a good 10 wonderful days in London last year when my cousin came to visit. This time I had my family with me and I was even more excited. I thought I’d give you […]

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Graduation – what you should Know.

Posted by Manal in Management on July 25, 2017

Hello everyone! Many sincere apologies for not posting here in such a long time! Everything has been a blur since graduation and all the traveling has worn me out. I am back on my feet now and all pumped up to write this month’s blog. I graduated on the 13th of July! Woohoo! It […]

Posted in Friends, Graduation, Holiday, Leisure, Money, Stress, Studying, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged Career Development Service, Management Studies, School of Management, University of Leicester, University of Leicester School of Management

My Travel Essentials

Posted by Manal in Management on June 30, 2017

Have you ever watched one of those ‘What’s in my bag’ videos on YouTube? Consider this a written version of those kinds of videos where I give you a tour of what I carry in my bag when I travel. It is travel season and as I mentioned in my previous blog, I am assuming […]

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Travelling Soon?

Posted by Manal in Management on June 30, 2017

I will be leaving for the UK with my family in around a week to attend my graduation. Though we won’t be in the UK for too long, we will definitely be touring the city of London for a couple of days. I am assuming that a lot of you will be going on vacation […]

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A Bittersweet Feeling

Posted by Manal in Management on June 29, 2017

Hello everyone! I sincerely apologise for being MIA for so long! I hadn’t been home all year and have been spending all my time with my family since I came back home after my exams ended. Ramadan ended a few days ago and Eid was absolutely wonderful! Quite a bit has happened in the past […]

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My Favourite Desi Restaurants in Leicester

Posted by Manal in Management on May 31, 2017

I do love talking about food on my blog here once in a while. I would like to dedicate this month’s last post to my favourite desi restaurants in Leicester. Whether you love Indian food or are simply looking forward to trying a new cuisine or restaurant, these are the places for you! If […]

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And…I am Done!

Posted by Manal in Management on May 31, 2017

I can’t believe the time to write this post has come already. When I began my final year the end of September last year I didn’t think time would fly by this fast. But here I am, back home, in my room updating my blog about how my university life has come to an end. […]

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The Finish Line

Posted by Manal in Management on May 15, 2017

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I have been missing in action for a while now. I thought I would give you a little update on what has been happening lately. The month of April and May were undoubtedly the most stressful two months of my entire existence. After countless sleepless nights, […]

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What De-Stressing at the University of Leicester is Like

Posted by Manal in Management on April 30, 2017

Since it is exam season, I thought it’d be nice to upload another post regarding exams. It is no news that exam period can be a stressful time. As important as revision is, it is equally important to give yourself a break once in a while to relax. The Leicester Students’ Union comes up with […]

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