Let me take you through the best books I read in 2024, one for each month! Each of them has offered me something unique and memorable, so join me as I revisit the stories that made this year’s reading journey so special. January – Harry Potter and the Goblet of...
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Over the course of a weekend, I had the chance to go to Oslo, the capital of Norway, a trip organised by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in Gothenburg, Sweden. The trip sold out almost instantly with about 40 of us joining the journey. We started bright and early at...
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When Lost first premiered in 2004, it immediately captivated audiences with its blend of mystery, drama, and supernatural elements. Its pilot episode is regarded as one of the most iconic pilots in television history with its high production value of around $10-14 million, gripping storyline, and diverse cast of characters....
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My first few months studying abroad in Sweden have highlighted the many different ways of assessing work in higher education, with the UK diverging significantly from much of the globe. Having completed several assignments at the University of Gothenburg, it is clear that the pass/fail system is much more beneficial...
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Of the many Swedish islands I’ve visited while on my year abroad, none have quite impressed me as much as Gotland, Sweden’s largest island located in the centre of the Baltic Sea. I signed up to this trip with ESN Gothenburg (Erasmus Student Network) and spent the entire weekend exploring...
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Dame Maggie Smith, the acclaimed actress whose career spanned more than six decades, has passed away at the age of 89. A statement from her sons said she died peacefully in hospital on the morning of 27 September. This has led to an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans,...
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As I am about to start the second month of my study abroad experience, I thought I would give a little update on how I’ve been doing so far. Each day of this opportunity has been unforgettable. I’ve explored as many streets as I can, eaten in a ridiculous number...
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I have been living in Sweden for almost three weeks now, a little way through my year abroad as a Sociology student. Sweden was always going to be at the top of my list when choosing the country I wanted to study in. Among many things, I was drawn to...
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Melanie Barratt has become the first blind woman to successfully complete ‘the Channel swim’ having previously won two golds, two silvers, and a bronze medal at the Paralympic games in 1996 and 2000. The swim started on 28 August from Shakespeare Beach in Dover and finished on Cap Gris Nez...
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Based on Agatha Christie’s short story, and later adaptation into a celebrated play, Witness for the Prosecution brings to life the intricate twists and turns of a legal battle where nothing is as it seems. Performed inside the magnificent surroundings of the London County Hall, the play follows Leonard Vole,...
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In the magical world of musical theatre, few productions have managed to perfectly blend history, comedy, and sharp wit as successfully as Operation Mincemeat. With an outstanding script, catchy songs, and talented ensemble cast, this show fantastically tells the true story of a relatively obscure World War II deception operation,...
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From the 18th-21st June 2024, Warwick’s DofE Society set out on their long-awaited trip to the Lake District, England’s largest national park home to Scafell Pike, its highest mountain. Our journey began at Cannon Park Car Park where, once again, we were faced with the challenge of fitting everything into...
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I don’t know about you, but I do love a good personality test; whether that be ‘which Disney Princess are you’ or ‘which ice cream flavour are you’, I’m sure we’ve all got lost down a rabbit hole with these kinds of tests at one point in our lives (usually...
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