Author: Alessandra Echevarria

It has been almost a month since I went to Peru, my home country, and I have lots to share with you about this experience. My home country is not…

Starting a new year is exciting. A new semester. A new you. What could make it more adventurous? Starting the year in a new country! If you are stepping into…

Another year, Another Christmas. Christmas time means a roller coaster of emotions for me. It is the time of year when I am reminded that my family is far away.…

Hello, my friends! I hope you are doing well despite the pressure of exams and essays (yes, I know those feelings well). I don’t know about you, but here the…

Today, as part of World Mental Health Day I would like to share my story and my own struggle with my mental health as an international student. Hopefully, this can…

You can read my previous post here: When I Became an International Student... I was so excited and terrified for my first lectures. A full hour of learning about Science… in…

Hello again, my dear friend! I hope you have had a productive and unforgettable summer. If you are new, welcome! My name is Alessandra, and I am an international student…

As a student, I know perfectly well how it is when you have a wave of inspiration... just in the middle of your exam season. You should be studying, but…

“Now that I´ve worn out the world, I´m on my knees in fascination”  I´ve decided that if I had to become a song I’d probably be this one. The lyrics…

I became an international student in Scotland over three years ago, and I honestly can’t imagine living anywhere else! As I write this, I am on a train on my…

Hello buddy, hope you are doing well and not stressing too much about assignments and exams. How can we, as international students, survive the exam period? Although preparing for exam…

Well, I think it’s time for a story… (Yayy!) I moved to Scotland when I was 18 and, although I immediately loved this wonderful country, I found myself quite lonely…