Bridging Cultures and Breaking Barriers: A Saudi Student’s Journey in the UK
In this Life.London exclusive, and in celebration of Women’s month, we spotlight Amani Al Shehri, a Saudi graduate student in the UK whose journey goes far beyond academia. As a researcher in sociolinguistics, cultural ambassador, and advocate for international dialogue, Amani is actively shaping the narrative of Saudi students abroad. From her groundbreaking research on dialect change to her leadership in cultural initiatives, her story is a testament to the power of education, resilience, and cross-cultural exchange.
Mind the Gap: A Witty Guide to Learning British Culture
Ah, British culture—the land of apologising when someone bumps into you, an entire language built on sarcasm, and a nation so obsessed with tea that even its political scandals are named after it. If you’ve ever wondered how to crack the code of British behaviour, congratulations—you’ve taken your first step towards cultural enlightenment.
Want to blend in? Start with a book. Watching the English by Kate Fox will teach you why Brits avoid eye contact and fear direct compliments, while Very British Problems by Rob Temple will prepare you for the nation’s collective social awkwardness. Prefer real-world research? The pub is your ultimate classroom—just never, under any circumstances, skip your turn in buying a round.
And if you truly want to master British etiquette, consider a course at Debrett’s, the holy grail of good manners, where you’ll learn the art of small talk, the precise angle of a proper handshake, and why cutting a queue is a cardinal sin.
When in doubt, follow the golden rule: say “Sorry” for everything, keep your opinions mild, and always have a strong stance on tea. Welcome to Britain—mind the gap!
How Do We Learn? The Science of Sound to Script
Did you ever ask yourself: How do we learn? Learning is at the heart of human development, yet the process is neither linear nor uniform. Cognitive science reveals that humans acquire knowledge in a specific sequence: listening, talking, reading, and writing. This understanding, rooted in our neurobiological makeup and enriched by pedagogical research, offers a pathway to revolutionise education systems, particularly for neurodiverse children who benefit from tailored, multi-sensory approaches.
Mindfulness in Schools: A Philosophical and Practical Approach to Emotional Intelligence
In today’s fast-paced educational environment, particularly in competition based and success driven societies like London, mindfulness has emerged as a powerful tool for teaching emotional intelligence. While it offers valuable benefits, such as stress management and improved focus, relying solely on mindfulness can overlook deeper systemic issues. A balanced approach that includes social-emotional learning, physical activities, and mental health resources creates a more sustainable environment for students’ well-being. This article explores mindfulness in schools, its benefits, drawbacks, and why it should be part of a more holistic strategy for emotional growth and mental health in youth.
Top 10 Books in London: Unveiling the World & Empowering Yourself (2024)
London’s love for knowledge encompasses both the world around us and our own potential for growth. Here is a look at the top 10 non-fiction books captivating Londoners in 2024, with a mix of insightful looks at the world and inspiring resources for career and self-improvement.
Adaptive Assessment & Autism: Hope for Neurodivergent Individuals
How can you assess someone who processes thoughts differently, learns differently, and communicates differently? In this article we look at few ideas of how adaptive assessment can change the way we assess neurodivergent individuals’ learning. As these individuals have unique cognitive processes that we know very little about, an automated personalisation tool is what is required to delve into this world, discover talents, communicate areas of needs, highlight strengths, boost confidence, empower individuals, and raise awareness. These capabilities are currently lacking in traditional assessment, which is designed for the ‘average’ neurotypical student with a one-size-fits-all approach.
Money Saving Tips for Students in the UK
To study in the UK you need a good budget that would covers your tuition fees as well as the cost of living. You might not be able to save money on the fees unless you earn a scholarship. However, you can certainly reduce the cost of living.
The Cost of British Higher Education: A Guide for Students & Parents
Studying in the UK is a first-class luxury in the world of education, and as any other luxury, it comes with a steep price. the truth about the costs can be horrifying to say the least, the tuition fees, the accommodation and other expenses, and leaves you to wonder if it is all worth it. Whether funded through a loan, a scholarship, or lovely parents, if you are picking up the bill, you need to know where your money will be spent, so you can plan and budget efficiently.
Insider’s Perspective: Why London Remains the Best Place to Study
Top universities, buzzing streets, endless events, and an incredibly diverse culture. Your guide to why you should study in London
The 13 Tips Guide for International Students: How to Settle into your British Education Lifestyle
Starting university can be exciting, stressful, and even scary time for a student. For an international student, these feelings can be magnified. The experience of starting university in a new country, with possibly a different language can be difficult to adjust to. Below are our top tips for you.
How to Choose the Right University for you: The Top 10 Tips
The UK has over 200 universities, each running hundreds of courses, totalling to more than 50,000 undergraduate courses available to you in the UK. The universities also offer varied range of facilities and perks. The choice of where to study and spend the next few years of life for a young student that will determine a big part of their future can be both stressful and confusing. After all, whichever university you choose, will be a part of you forever, your peers will be life-long friends, its name will be engraved in your CV, your chosen subject will most likely be your career, and you will wear your graduation gift university hoodie with pride for years to come.
How to Get the Most out of your University Days
How to get the most out of your university days, listed as our 13 top advice on what to do in university
The importance of continuous learning to happiness
We are simply born to learn. This is why the happiness accrued from learning and that sensation of satisfying your curiosity and achieving the success of gaining something new is so essential to your wellbeing. Find out how happiness and continuous learning are highly related in this article.
