Just a phrase, or is there truth in Alumni Nostalgia?
All in Student Life
Fun Fun FunMed - Life After FunMed
FunMed is probably the most misleading module title in human history.
Safe not Silent
My first impression of the room is that it is small and unassuming…
BL Sport in Lockdown
With fixtures and in-person training cancelled, many of our sports clubs have not only been training and hosting socials virtually, but also doing some great charity work and raising awareness of a variety of causes. I spoke to Netball, Men’s Football and Boat Club to see what they’ve been up to over the past few months.
The Great Escape
In March of this year, I had to embark on this “daring task” too but not for any of the reasons mentioned above but rather in order to escape from months of being stuck in a foreign city with minimal to no support, in case a full lockdown was announced (which it later was!). I was definitely not the only one, several international students were in the exact same position, some being repatriated on government planes back to their homeland while others rushed to find tickets before borders closed.
A 'Barts and The London Level' Response
It is only fitting then, that the benches in the Square of St Bartholomew's played host to another conversation
Movember and Feminism: How I found my identity as a feminist within a male-centric initiative
Movember: November’s gift to moustache lovers. The Movember Foundation was founded in Australia in 2003, by a couple of mates who decided that moustaches would be the way to spark conversation about men’s health, and they were seemingly onto something, having garnered over 6 Million advocates throughout the next 17 years.
From RAG to Pitches: What Our Clubs Have Been Up To Over Lockdown
From weekly training sessions, matches and socials to running virtual training sessions and hosting zoom quizzes, a lot has changed for our sports clubs due to COVID-19. I caught up with some of the BL Sports Clubs to see what they’ve been up to since March.
EAT, DRINK, DO
Uni has just started and you’re walking through campus. For a lot of you, that means new area, new people and new activities. But this year is like no other. We’ve come fresh out of quarantine and honestly, no one really has a clue of what to expect.
Mind Over Matter
What does it mean to prioritise our mental and physical well-being? Frankly, not many of us understand what that means.
WHITECHAPEL TOUR: The Pandemic Edition
Medics, dentists and allied course freshers! Lend us your eyes as we welcome you to our humble abode found in the heart of Whitechapel.
Brexit Hitting Too Close To Home
It’s been more than a month since the Minister of State for Universities, Michelle Donelan, announced the devastating news that “EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate, postgraduate and advanced learner financial support from Student Finance England for courses starting in academic year 2021/22.”
Ending My Isolationship
In the heart of spring, we are reminded of the simplistic beauty of nature. Wilted flowers are brought back to life and skies turn from grey to blue. Yet, as mother nature shows her true colours, our lives seem to be confined and colourless. At least, that is the opinion of many.
Viva Volunteering
Recently I’ve been thinking about the people, places and experiences that have nurtured my growth throughout dental school. Pulling it all together, a common thread comes to the forefront, having shaped not only the dental student I’ve come to be, but also the identity I’ve come to inhabit. This impact has been made by volunteering.
Design 101 with Harris
Seeing as many of us have possibly more time on our hands right now, it seems like the perfect time to learn a new skill or get better at something you’ve always wanted to. In that vein, we thought this would be the perfect time to launch a new series of articles aimed at celebrating the skills that members of our community have and maybe teaching each other what they know!
How to make a Quarantini and other useful tips
Coronavirus got you down? Twiddling your thumbs at home wondering how on earth you can possibly complete Uni work when the world has gone mad? Well, we’ve got you covered here at the Circadian - here’s a handy list of pandemic themed things to do at home that may help you regain the sense of having any control over your life (although probably not).
What should you watch during self-isolation?
Through the awfulness of the COVID outbreak, one positive of social distancing is to be able to catch up on all the TV shows we keep meaning to watch. Very quickly though, I found myself indecisively scrolling through Netflix and ending up loading the same Friends episode for the fifth time. So instead of continuing with my aimless scrolling, I thought I would compile a list of my favourite shows to make social distancing more entertaining.
To Go or Not To Go? An international student perspective on COVID-19
The philosopher Albert Camus puts beautifully: “There were no longer any individual destinies, but a collective history that was the plague, and feeling shared by all. The greatest of these were feelings of separation and exile, with all that that involved of fear and rebellion.” This is certainly true for the international students at BL, many of whom are now torn on what is the best thing to do.
Coronavirus: A Reminder for Our Communities from BL ROCK
In the coming months, remember to take care of the health and the wellbeing of those around you. Check on your neighbours and the elderly, in the same way you would do for your loved ones.