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2020
Hi guys! There is so much going on around the world and 2020 has only just begun! January is a crucial month in the academic calendar: Assignment due dates, exams and the end of the semester. I hope everyone is on track with their studies […]
Birmingham Christmas Market
Frohe Weihnachten alle zusammen! That’s German for Merry Christmas and that’s what today’s topic will be about. Even though Christmas is still over a month away, the city centre is already shining in warming lights and Christmas songs are ringing in the streets. The reason […]
Black History Month
Hey guys! So October is almost over and this month was officially UK Black History Month. A month that aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of black people to British society, and to create an understanding of black history in general. Throughout history there have been […]
The End is Here
Hi everyone! I hope you are well and ready for my last UCB blog post… can you believe I have been doing this for the past 2 years! You have read my tips, trips and been there with me through the good times and the […]
Tapas at Ocho, Jewellery Quarter
I recently paid a visit to the tapas restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter called Ocho. I’d wanted to visit since it opened, but after seeing ‘50% off on Wednesdays’ on one of their Instagram posts, I thought it was definitely time! Firstly, 50% off is […]
Christmas celebrations and New Year planning!
And we’re back… Although Christmas seems so far away and in the past, I thought I’d share a little snippet of my time off back home, how I celebrated and what I want for the new year. Christmas in my household is always something I […]
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
As talked about previously in my blog post ‘Defying Gravity‘, I’m a huge theatre fan. I’ve seen a number of productions at various theatres, including Shakespeare in Stratford, musicals at the Hippodrome, amateur productions and open air theatre. One theatre I’d never been to before […]
Nocturnal Animals Tasting Menu
Last week I visited Nocturnal Animal on Bennetts Hill – right in the city centre – for a spot of fine dining. They have two options for the tasting menu – six courses for £45 or eight courses for £65. The interior is playful with […]
And the results are in…
This week I got my final results for my whole degree. I was relieved to find out I will be receiving a 2:1 BA Hons in Business Enterprise. This time last year I would have been extremely disappointed with that grade. However, this year has […]
Top summer nail colours
I am a complete nail junkie, and therefore my nail polish collection has grown throughout the years. While I was picking out a colour for this week, I decided to share my favourites for summer with you. The added bonus is that all these polishes are […]