
Things to do in Leicester!
For this week I thought I’d do a post on a selection of things you can do across Leicester City, all easily accessible through public transport. This definitely isn’t exhaustive as there is always something going on, whether it be a festival or something new opening up – but it is a good starting point […]
Studybucks: Heatwave edition ☀️??
So Summer has fallen upon us and in blazing and broiling glory, that I am in love with. It is not often we have the privilege to bask in such hot conditions in the UK, and I am making the most of it. But of course, one of the best ways to make the […]
How to Celebrate Your Freedom
So exams are over, and now it’s time to celebrate. The question is how; not because you can’t figure out how to celebrate but because there’s so much choice. So many amazing ways to spend your free time, and that’s why I am here to tell you, you don’t have to ‘decide’. You are swimming […]

Leicester Hot Spot: Madison’s
So, last time I did a ‘Hot Spot’, I wrote about another coffee shop. I’ve realised that a lot of my time is spent in coffee shops, and I’m this close to doing a research-based Master’s to discover what about coffee shops is so appealing on every level for me. But anyway, today’s spotlight […]
Studybucks: Christmas Edition ?❄️??⛄️
It’s holiday season. The days are short and cold, the nights longer and colder. Hundreds of glittering lights fill the air, which is thick scents of cinnamon, gingerbread and the sound of festive music. It’s a wonderful time of year, to say the least. And it’s around this time of year that I love to […]

Leicester Hot Spot: Saints of Mokha
I’m a huge fan of coffee shops. I can study in one for hours just because I love the ambiance and the smell of coffee. My favourite one is called 200 Degrees, but today’s spotlight falls on another one that I went to a few days before I left Leicester for Christmas holiday. […]
Writing a personal statement (as an international student)
A personal statement is exactly what it sounds like – it’s a chance to tell the uni why you want to attend uni, and what you wish to achieve there. The key to writing a good personal statement is realising that everyone has their own story to tell and that all the skills […]
The Ultimate International Student Checklist
So, term starts a few days from today, and at this point you’re probably thinking, ‘Well, this is it, there’s no turning back because I’m about to be launched into the sky for a few hours and when my feet are back on the ground, I’ll be on a different continent.’ ‘UNLESS they […]
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