Submitted September 2024 Now I’m entering my fourth year at Royal Holloway, I reflect on the countless conversations I’ve had with my disabled friends regarding our access arrangements at university, the inequalities and ableism we’ve faced, and the extra degrees of difficulty we’ve tackled in our assessed work. For me, these experiences come from someone …

Introduction to the role Embarking on the journey of being a volunteer student ambassador for the British Psychological Society (BPS) wasn’t just a decision—it was a game-changer. Little did I know, this journey would not only deepen my understanding of psychology but also sculpt my personal growth in ways I never imagined possible. As a …

Studying in a Pandemic When I applied for an MSc, I never imagined the majority of my assignments would be written from my pink childhood bedroom in my family home, let alone in the middle of a global pandemic. If I were to have somehow known this, would I still have chosen to pursue university studies? …

COVID-19 Through My Eyes As a person with a flair for creativity and great thinking skills, I would love to narrate my very precious experience of spending my time studying during a pandemic that gripped us like tentacles grasp an object (Earth). An Indian by birth, an international student by designation, and also an informed …

Wellbeing and Study Tips I know I can speak for almost everyone when I say the last four months have been a challenge! We all have been trying to navigate the changes that the lockdown has brought us, and it has been a difficult time for everyone. Like many of you, alongside my studies I …

Studying During COVID-19 When I started at Royal Holloway in September 2019, I never envisioned the year ending up as it has. I don’t think anyone could have! The thought of life turning upside down seemed impossible, but here we are months later, slowly returning back to normality. Lockdown has been a huge adjustment for …

This blog was voted the best blog in this series, congratulations Gabrielle! Learning How to Manage My Anxiety During the Pandemic The first few weeks of lockdown are a blur – I barely remember individual days. I was overcome with anxiety, struggling to focus, and barely sleeping. I would log into Moodle and feel dazed. …

  Top tip #1: Take the reins University is all about being independent, because you are responsible for yourselves. It is your responsibility to attend lectures, complete your coursework, cook, clean, do your washing etc. Being thrusted into a world where you have to look after yourself is completely daunting and it is not something …