by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Cultural Integration, Culture & Community
(Because chapatis and chai are more than just carbs and caffeine) Moving abroad is exciting — new cities, new people, new vibes. But let’s be honest, it also hits different when the craving for your mum’s biryani kicks in or you realize nobody gets your Bollywood...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Culture & Community, Festival & Events
(Because Diwali vibes hit different when you’re far from home — but still together) Let’s face it — being away from India during festival season can feel a little weird. No loud crackers, no aunty dropping off sweets, no full-blown family drama in the living room. BUT...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Career & Professional Development, Job Hunting
(Because sliding into DMs is cool, but sliding into recruiters’ inboxes is cooler) If you’ve landed in the UK and you’re on a mission to bag internships, part-time gigs, or a shiny grad job, one platform you can’t afford to ignore is LinkedIn. Think of it as...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Rights & Skills, Student Life
(Because your wallet deserves more than just sympathy) Let’s be real — student life in the UK is expensive. Between rent, groceries, society fees, and those late-night Uber Eats cravings, the bills add up fast. That’s where part-time jobs come in. Not only do they...
by Soniya Basu | Apr 10, 2025 | Rights & Skills, Student Life
(Because finding a job shouldn’t feel like finding a rare Pokémon) You’ve landed in the UK, settled into your accommodation, and finally figured out the bus system (sort of). Now it’s time to secure that part-time job, internship, or grad role. But where do you even...
