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Travel anxiety tips

For some people, a solo backpacking jaunt around South America is not something they hesitate to undertake. But for many others, travel can be anxiety-inducing in more ways than one. From fears about flying, concerns about being away from home, to worries about getting ill, travelling can be challenging to...
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By , Nov. 13, 2017

Travelling with mental illness

Travel is one of my greatest passions. Both literally and figuratively, it is an escape from normal life. I can see things I would never normally see, meet amazing people, and immerse myself in different ways of life. Another significant part of my life, however, is mental illness. Though it...
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Is travel safe for women?

This year I went on my year abroad to Canada, which was an experience that I will never forget. I travelled across North America and saw many amazing places. The main reason I chose to spend a year in Canada was because of how safe I heard it was and...
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Travel and the LGBT+ community

Those of us lucky enough to live and study in an inclusive environment have a sheltered idea of what homophobia means. To people like myself, homophobia is largely just getting dirty looks when walking hand in hand with another man, or being scared about coming out to friends and family....
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Unspoken struggles of Erasmus

In an ever closer global community, travelling has never been easier. But behind the charm of a year in sunny Spain, or the allure of authentic Italian gelato, there is a side to Erasmus that is not as glamorous. Moving to a foreign country brings with it a host of...
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Shaun Murphy wins 2017 Champion of Champions

Shaun Murphy has won the 2017 Champion of Champions, narrowly beating Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-8 in the final as the five-time world champion made a fearsome comeback. O’Sullivan had an excellent tournament, whitewashing defending champion John Higgins in the second round and then making his 900th century in a semi-final clash...
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The future of UK universities post Brexit

Following the leave result of the EU referendum in June 2016, a major concern has been the state of universities in a post-Brexit world, and what will happen to the international relationship between UK universities and continental institutions. What exactly will this mean for international students travelling for study and...
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By , Nov. 13, 2017