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I totally get your concerns about budgeting and managing finances as an international student. Welcome again to the Dairy of an International Student It can be tricky to handle costs while making the most out of your student life. But I’ve found some useful strategies and apps that have made managing my finances so much… Continue reading Financial Budgeting as an International Student
Describe a family member. The one person I thought to describe was my mother. But if I had to choose a single word to describe my mother, it would be unyielding. Like the coconut, her outer shell is tough, but within lies a depth of strength and sweetness that few are privileged to know. She’s… Continue reading A Strong Woman
Here is a Dairy of an International Student… I know the idea of applying to a university in another country from Africa especially in my case can feel a little overwhelming, especially when there’s so much information out there. But don’t worry, I’m here to walk you through how I managed my application to the… Continue reading How I Applied As An Int’l Student
What are you most proud of in your life? What I Am Most Proud of in My Life… In all honesty, though I don't usually just answer any prompt, can't lie this one question got me thinking… PS: I love using GIFs, I feel like it makes it more interesting ;) Reflecting on life often… Continue reading 3 Things That Has Shaped My Life
Yesterday was a day that tested my patience, my faith, and my resilience. For weeks, I’ve been struggling to pin down a clear direction for my thesis, and it’s been weighing heavily on me. The symptoms I’ve been experiencing feel like a mixture of stress and depression, though I can’t quite figure out what exactly… Continue reading A Test of Patience…
“What if the only thing you achieve today is getting out of bed?” After months of battling loneliness and depression, Anna found herself measuring her progress by the big milestones she thought she should be hitting. But life in a new country was harder than she’d imagined. She thought coming here would fix things, and… Continue reading The Importance of Small Victories
“What do you do when all you see is darkness?” Anna thought she was moving forward. She had accepted that healing would take time and was trying her best to trust God. But there were still days when everything felt heavy and dark, and she wondered if she could keep going. When she first arrived… Continue reading Clinging to Hope When Everything Feels Hopeless
What could you try for the first time? Couldn’t resist answering this prompt… so let’s head on with the gist. Shall we…😁 Few days ago, I stayed up way too late that night, working on my tablet, writing a blog post, and juggling other things. By the time I woke up, I was starving. I… Continue reading A Spicy Twist…
“Why can’t I just feel better now?” As Anna continued her journey in this foreign land, where she had finally found a sense of belonging, the reality of healing began to settle in. She had started to open up and let people in, and though it brought some relief, she still struggled with the weight… Continue reading Accepting that Healing Takes Time
“When your friends don’t understand your pain, how do you cope?” Despite Anna’s best efforts to trust God and keep moving forward, she couldn’t escape the overwhelming sense of isolation that began to settle in. She had done everything right or so she thought. She prayed, attended church, and kept herself busy with family responsibilities,… Continue reading Feeling Isolated and Alone
