This year has been an adventure into the unknown. By the end of March, many of us were enclosed in makeshift home offices, while others were looking at production lines that were only partially staffed. We were confronted with something we weren’t used to being confronted with because of the Coronavirus. This beginning of 2020 … Continue reading “Living in Dubai during the Pandemic”
Category: Student Experience
A day in the life of a BSc Computer Science student
Avi is a first year Computer Science student and she shows us what it’s like studying at UoB Dubai while there are social distancing measures in place on campus.
Student Election Special 2020
As the blazing heat of the Dubai sun becomes more bearable, and posters are showcased on students’ social medias, it can only mean that the University of Birmingham Dubai’s Student Leader elections are upon us. Each year, six students are democratically nominated for the position of Student Leaders. Given the academic pressure that comes along … Continue reading “Student Election Special 2020”
Hello and Goodbye: Reflections from the 2019-20 Student President
My initial reaction to the request of writing a blog post about my experience as student body president was- “I have to come up with something quirky with nuances of deeper meanings that would resonate with everyone.” You may be wondering- why put so much pressure on yourself? Simply convey your thoughts in a fashion … Continue reading “Hello and Goodbye: Reflections from the 2019-20 Student President”
A New Hope – Welcome 2020
Obi-Wan Kenobi once said “In my experience there is no such thing as luck” And that’s true. All of us students studying at the University Of Birmingham Dubai have not come here because of our luck but because of our constant hard work and determination. I felt an overwhelming sense of nostalgia the day I … Continue reading “A New Hope – Welcome 2020”