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Malavika Mahendranath | 18 June, 2024
PG student Malavika explains how to make the most of your role as a student ambassador at Queen's.
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Rushikesh Mahajan | 17 June, 2024
Indian PG student Rushikesh explains in detail how international students can overcome any difficulties in adapting to a new academic environment at Queen's.
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Rushikesh Mahajan | 14 June, 2024
Law and Technology student Rushikesh advises on how to choose your major and how the decision can influence your career trajectory and earning potential.
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Madhurya Jagadeesh | 11 June, 2024
Join PG student Madhurya as she celebrates Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, in Elms BT1 accommodation!
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Hiya Grover | 29 May, 2024
Embarking on an international student journey is an exciting adventure, but ensuring you have all the essentials packed can be daunting. Hiya runs through a list of “forget-me-nots” to help form your last-minute packing checklist.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 24 May, 2024
PhD student Sreyashi recently visited the picturesque Glenariff Forest Park in Antrim as part of a day trip organised by Queen's. Check out the highlights below!
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Madhurya Jagadeesh | 14 May, 2024
MSc Business Analytics student Madhurya shares her experience of her course at Queen's Business School.
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Malavika Mahendranath | 10 May, 2024
PG student Malavika tells us what she loves most about the Queen's Students' Union.
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Madhurya Jagadeesh | 30 April, 2024
Postgraduate student Madhurya takes us through some of Northern Ireland's most captivating destinations, all perfect for a budget-friendly day trip.
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Rushikesh Mahajan | 26 April, 2024
Law and Technology student Rushikesh provides some words of wisdom on how you can prepare for entry into the global job market following the completion of your degree.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 23 April, 2024
Residential Assistant Sreyashi discusses her role within the Student Accommodation team and the benefits of being a Residential Assistant!
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Rushikesh Mahajan | 9 April, 2024
This guide aims to provide international students with practical tips and essential information to settle smoothly in Belfast and make the most of your experience at Queen's University Belfast.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 8 April, 2024
Residential Assistant Sreyashi recently visited IKEA as part of a trip organised by the Queen's accommodation team. Check out the highlights!
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Rushikesh Mahajan | 5 March, 2024
“The curriculum's focus on current and future legal challenges in technology, taught by leading academics and industry professionals, who reciprocate positively, resonated with my academic and career goals.”
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22 February, 2024
“Compared to a fully practical filmmaking course (as it is in some universities), the MA Film course has a lot more theory in it, paving the way for my career pathway of researching and lecturing on cinema and TV.”
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Rushikesh Mahajan | 13 February, 2024
Find out how LLM Law and Technology student Rushikesh is benefitting from the student mentoring programme at Queen's.
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Hiya Grover | 29 January, 2024
Although everyone's time on placement is slightly varied based on which specialty they are studying at any given time, medicine student Hiya shows what a typical week looks like while on peripheral placement.
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Hiya Grover | 9 January, 2024
Undergraduate student Hiya talks through how she prepared for her Medicine interview and offers some top tips for how to approach the process confidently.
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Mehak Bindra | 22 November, 2023
Wondering where to choose for accommodation at Queen's? Medicine student Mehak explains why Elms BT1 was her ideal choice as an international student moving to Belfast.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 13 November, 2023
Wondering how to enjoy your spare time while studying in Belfast? Postgraduate Research student Sreyashi lists her favourite spots and activities in and around the city.
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Keerthana Sundararaj | 10 November, 2023
Follow MSc Management student Keerthana on a tour of the Graduate School and its various facilities.
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Mehak Bindra | 3 November, 2023
Find out how you can sign up for the Queen's Health Centre and keep on top of your health and wellbeing during your time at university.
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Hiya Grover | 9 October, 2023
Medicine student Hiya discusses practical insights, tips, and tricks to ensure that your first year is academically successful and a time of holistic growth, balance, and development.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 22 September, 2023
Embarking on a postgraduate research degree can be a demanding and often overwhelming period for students. PhD student Sreyashi tells us how she deals with stress and anxiety during the doctoral process.
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Mehak Bindra | 3 July, 2023
Belfast is a bustling hub of social activity and natural beauty spots, making it a dynamic subject for both photography fans and social media influencers. Second year Medicine student Mehak Bindra highlights the city's most visually appealing areas.
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Hiya Grover | 28 June, 2023
Local international food stores offer a wide variety of cuisines for students to enjoy the comforts of their home dishes, as well as explore new tastes and recipes. Hiya Grover explores the range of international grocery stores in Belfast.
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Mehak Bindra | 5 June, 2023
The amount of restaurants to choose from in Belfast can be extensive and overwhelming, so Mehak has put together her top 6 recommendations to cover everything from breakfast to lunch and dinner to drinks!
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Keerthana Sundararaj | 5 May, 2023
Thinking of studying Management at Queen's? Check out Keerthana's great video!
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Hiya Grover | 26 April, 2023
Starting Medical School, be that straight from high school or a previous degree, can be a huge change, and it’s sometimes hard to know what to expect. Blogger Hiya is here to give you an idea of a typical week for her.
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Hiya Grover | 15 February, 2023
Finding your footing in the first year isn’t always easy, so Hiya has put together a list of a few apps that could help organise your time and notes.
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Mehak Bindra | 23 February, 2023
Our phones make life so much easier if it’s to talk to someone, share what you’ve been doing recently or trying to do some research. Use that to your advantage by downloading these 6 apps that Mehak highly recommends to make your life simpler!
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Hiya Grover | 9 January, 2023
Join Hiya for a tour through the Medical Biology Centre Library at Queen's.
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Hiya Grover | 6 January, 2023
Join Hiya for a tour through the McClay Library and see all the facilities, resources and study spaces.
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Ashvi Prem | 3 January, 2023
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Diwali, Bollywood Night, Qulture Shock and more! Indian student Ashvi discusses all the things you can do to feel closer to home and mix with the Indian community at Queen's and in Belfast.
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Divyata Bhola | 27 December, 2022
Join Indian postgrad student Divyata for her tour of all the great facilities and support services in One Elmwood Student Centre and Students’ Union.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 20 December, 2022
Take a look at all the fun events happening at Queen's during the festive season, from karaoke to potluck parties, there's something for everyone and they're a great way to make friends, socialise and get in the Christmas spirit!
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Mehak Bindra | 19 December, 2022
As well as finishing up your registration for university, getting your BRP and settling into your new home, there are so many things on your to-do list that you must not neglect. Here's Mehak's step-by-step guide to help you!
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Aakanksha Shukla | 8 December, 2022
Ever wondered what an MBA is really like? Read why Aakanksha chose to come to Queen's for her MBA and what her day looks like as a student in Belfast.
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Divyata Bhola | 6 December, 2022
Spend a day with Indian postgrad student Divyata all the way from her morning gym session to her classes, her accommodation, a trip to the library and and a jaunt to the city centre.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 1 December, 2022
Do you want to get on a PhD programme but have no idea where to start or how to find funding? Sreyashi is here with her amazing video guide to application timelines, applying for scholarships, acing interviews and writing your application.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 25 November, 2022
At the Graduate School at Queen's, you can avail of high-quality, transdisciplinary training and development to help you stand out in a fast-paced, global job market. Hear about the highlights in PhD student Sreyashi's blog.
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Sreyashi Acharjee | 31 October, 2022
Happy Halloween everyone! Join postgrad student Sreyashi for a taste of the spooktacular Halloween activities taking place in Queen's Accommodation!
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Ashvi Prem | 29 August, 2022
Indian student vlogger Ashvi Prem takes you on a tour of her favourite spots around campus. See the 'Star Trek' lecture theatre and get a look at a K-Pop dance class!
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Ashvi Prem | 5 July, 2022
Indian student vlogger Ashvi Prem takes you on a tour of her room and flat in Elms BT1 and shows what she gets up to with her flatmates.
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Manasa Ramakrishna | 30 June, 2022
Moving to a new country often comes with culture shock. Manasa has some tips about religion, recipes and celebrating cultural events in Belfast.
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Nikita Sharma | 5 May, 2022
Are you an International Student who would love a 50% reduction in fees for a Russell Group university? Hear from Indian student Nikita Sharma on how she received a Vice-Chancellor's Attainment Scholarship and what it means to her.
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Suhani Puneet Abrol | 28 April, 2022
Indian student vlogger Suhani Puneet Abrol has some top tips for where to get bargains and the best places to shop in Belfast.
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Ashvi Prem | 14 April, 2022
Indian student vlogger Ashvi Prem has some top tips for International Students coming to Queen's. Spoiler alert...it rains here sometimes!
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Irene Pathan | 4 April, 2022
Irene Pathan from India is in her first year at Queen’s studying Business Management. She's written this blog to tell you what her life at Queen’s is really like.
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Vishakha Ranade, Mechanical Engineering | 29 April, 2020
From how to find bargains to planning when to purchase, Vishakha is sharing her top tips for getting the most out of a student budget when looking for clothes.
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Ruchismita Bhattacharjee, Business Analytics | 12 March, 2020
Korean Pop is taking over everywhere from the runway to Instagram – and Queen’s are on top of the K-Pop hype with the K-Pop Society, says Ruchismita Bhattacharjee
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Ruchismita Bhattacharjee, Business Analytics | 5 March, 2020
From sporting clubs to on-site gyms, Queen’s has everything you need to live a healthy lifestyle, says Ruchismita Bhattacharjee.
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Ruchismita Bhattacharjee, Business Analytics | 24 February, 2020
Searching for a cultural reference point before you move to Belfast? Binge-watch these movies and TV shows to get up-to-speed on the local lingo and landscapes, says Ruchismita Bhattacharjee.
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Ruchismita Bhattacharjee, Business Analytics | 20 January, 2020
Ruchismita Bhattacharjee shares her experience of the Master Your Leadership programme at Queen’s Graduate School.
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Ruchismita Bhattachar, MSc Business Analytics | 17 January, 2020
International postgraduate student Ruchismita Bhattacharjee gives a sneak peek inside student life in Queen’s Accommodation in College Gardens.
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Ruchismita Bhattacharjee, Business Analytics | 17 January, 2020
Worried about making friends at Queen’s? Our blogger Ruchismita reveals how she developed her uni friendship group.
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Tejinder Gill, BDS Dentistry | 3 February, 2019
If you love a good curry then you're in luck because there are some fantastic places to find some near campus. Today Tejinder is sharing her absolute favourites.
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Shreya Mohal, International MBA | 17 July, 2018
The Santander Internship in India is just one of the many global opportunities offered at Queen’s.
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Shreya Mohal, International MBA | 2 July, 2018
The Brussels Workplace Study Tour is just one of the many global opportunities offered at Queen’s.
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Shreya Mohal, International MBA | 4 May, 2018
Step out of your comfort zone and begin a challenging journey, says MBA student Shreya Mohal.
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Shreya Mohal, International MBA | 2 March, 2018
The Northern Irish weather can be, erm, unpredictable, but it also throws up some beautifully unexpected surprises, says MBA student Shreya Mohal.
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Shreya Mohal, International MBA | 12 February, 2018
Living and studying at Queen’s University has been the best experience, but it’s not without a few surprises, says MBA student Shreya Mohal.