On the first day of June every year, we celebrate global Parents Day. Having just been made aware of this holiday and its meaning, it struck me as odd that we should have one particular day to celebrate the people who gave us life. Are we really going to lump them in with the likes… Continue reading The Lowdown: Say No To World Parents Day
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The lowdown: Voting for the first time
Tomorrow (4 May), we’re heading to the polls for what feels like the 100th time in the last couple of years, this time to cast our vote in the Scottish council elections. For those of you who have recently turned 16 and are able to vote, you might have a few questions. So we’ve answered them!… Continue reading The lowdown: Voting for the first time
The Lowdown: Studying abroad
Former exchange student Mikhaila Friel reveals everything you’ll learn while studying abroad. How to Face Your Fears This time last year, I had just been accepted to study abroad in the US. This was the most exciting thing to ever happen to me – but also the scariest. I had never felt these two emotions… Continue reading The Lowdown: Studying abroad