Like many postgraduates at the University, I moved to York from a different place. In September 2020, I made the decision to move to York and start my MA in Public History. I was lucky as my partner has been here since 2018 doing his BA. This means I have spent a decent amount of … Continue reading First days out in York after lockdown
University life in 2020 can seem uncertain and challenging, but who said lockdown can’t be enjoyable as well? Because of Covid-19, shops and pubs are now closed and the majority of learning has been moved online. Now, I know what you must be thinking: “But uni is supposed to be fun and full of social … Continue reading Uni life in 2020: How lockdown brought my house closer.
My day starts at what for most students is probably an ungodly hour. However, I’ve always been a morning person and I feel most productive first thing in the day. So the day usually starts at 7.30am (well that’s what time my alarm goes off anyway). If I’m honest, I don’t often have breakfast but … Continue reading A day in the life of an English Literature student
A second lockdown was the last thing any of us wanted. Having said this it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. There are plenty of things we as students can be doing to stay connected and make the most of university even when close contact is restricted. One of the few good things … Continue reading Staying social during the second lockdown
‘Wait? What is happening?’ I was sitting leisurely on the Library swing with my housemate, reading a feminist book and sipping on coffee, when COVID-19 made global news. We started to discuss our COVID-19 resistance plan; all of us from different continents, but equally nervous about the future and a possible lockdown. What next? It … Continue reading When life gives you lemons (or lockdown)
Being away from home is never easy, but it is certainly a whole new level of anxiety when cities are shutting down. Countries are updating their travel ban lists, and hundreds of thousands of people are breathing their last every single day. As England moved from gloomy and rainy weather towards a promise of a … Continue reading Of quarantine chronicles and lockdown life on campus
Starting a new course or a new academic year is always an equally exciting and challenging chapter of our lives. This is especially true in the current times (during the pandemic), as we are required to adjust to new and unprecedented ways of living and studying. While we might not yet completely know what the … Continue reading Keeping motivated with your studies online
It’s been a really long since I was back in my home country, Pakistan. The last time I was there, my meals were still catered for, I hadn’t received a single module result and I didn’t know how to ride a bicycle. To be precise, I only went back once in December 2018 after having … Continue reading Dealing with homesickness
A few months ago, our lives changed drastically as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. When I imagined coming to York for my degree, I did not, by a long shot, think that I’d be spending a lot of my time cooped up in my room and vigorously washing my hands! As an international … Continue reading Adapting to the new normal: tips for enhancing your online learning experience
Maintaining mental health is a challenge at the best of times; but the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an even greater test to our wellbeing. I have put together some useful ways to help cope during this time and actually learn to embrace this crazy situation! 1. A good routine for your mental health When I … Continue reading Looking after your wellbeing and mental health during lockdown
