My European Identity in a post-Brexit World In light of some significant events, namely the UK’s triggering of Article 50, the 30th anniversary of the Erasmus programme and the 60th …
Living Student Life to the Full
University Dreams It may sound cheesy but ever since I was little and my parents drove me past Queen’s University Belfast in the car one day, I knew I wanted …
Life as a Balancing Act
Luxemblog Part Deux My first few weeks in lovely Luxembourg have been hectic- amazing, but hectic. I’ve finally settled into my new flat, despite continued admin problems thanks to Sanem …
Sun, Sea and Appendicitis
Since yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my appendectomy (during my Erasmus in Spain), I figured what better way to reminisce about good old times than to write a …
10 Reasons to do Erasmus in Madrid
Recently, the blog Uniplaces created a Best Erasmus City competition for students to rate their host city. To my great delight, my own home-away-from-home came out on top- the amazing Madrid! The …
Being Vegan / Veggie in Meat-loving Madrid
From tapas to paella, pinchos to tortilla española (Spanish omelette), Spanish cuisine is renowned worldwide. But if there is one food that the majority of Spaniards seem to take most pride …
Fiesta, Siesta, Cerveza: Spanish Festivals
España: a country famed for its relaxed drinking on terraces, beautiful beaches and party lifestyle. However, what many tourists don’t realise is that it’s also the land of a different type of fiesta: festivals. Annually …