The Reality of Being An International Student in the UK

The LemFi Grant: A Lifeline for International Students in the UK – Your Chance to Get £1,000 to Power Your Dreams

April 03, 2025

Hey there, international students! 🌍📚 If you're anything like me, you've probably experienced the adventures (and I use that term lightly) of managing student life in the UK. From juggling tuition fees and living expenses to navigating th…

Navigating Bullying as a 20-Something: My Experience with Teenagers

March 04, 2025

As a young woman, bullying is not something you’d expect to face. It’s an issue most often associated with schoolyards, playgrounds, and younger children. However, recently, I found myself in an uncomfortable situation while at my cleaning job at a…

Self-Training as a Lash Tech: My Journey and the Struggles of Starting Small

February 23, 2025

As an international student trying to balance school, work, and living in a new country, it’s hard to find time for anything else. But through all the challenges, I’ve found a way to slowly learn a profitable skill—becoming a lash technician. The jo…

Living on a Student Budget in the UK: Tips for African International Students (With Some Laughs Along the Way)

February 15, 2025

Being an international student in the UK means one thing: you are broke. Okay, maybe not broke, but the student life budget is always tight. . Between tuition fees, rent, and trying to make a sandwich that doesn’t taste like cardboard, managing fin…