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We want to make sure everyone can make informed decisions about their studies and career. Check out our blogs to gain an insight into a range of fields, we hope you learn something new or simply enjoy reading about our volunteers' journeys.
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Academic Pathways: Exploring history, culture and academic careers
Roni Dragusha As someone who prides themselves in seeking knowledge, and acting like I don’t like being called a ‘nerd’ (I take it as a...
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Ace That Assessment Centre: My Top Tips for Graduate Scheme Success
Eron Ibrahimi So, you’ve finally landed that coveted assessment centre invite for a graduate scheme – congrats! But now what? These...
Dec 24, 20246 min read
Navigating the Road to Computer Science: Challenges, Tips, and Triumphs
Klea Kojko If you’re thinking about studying computer science at university, you’re considering diving into one of the most exciting and...
Dec 1, 20244 min read
An Economics and Finance Degree: My Journey So Far
Briana Duka Throughout my A Levels, I constantly wondered – what will studying an Economics degree actually be like? This blog will...
Dec 1, 20244 min read
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Medical School
Zahra Abdali Starting medical school was one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking moments of my life. I had bought my stethoscope (I...
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Useful Tips From a First-year University Student
Dea Dehari The first few weeks of university feel like you’ve been hit by a bus – no, seriously. ...
Nov 24, 20246 min read
Shpresa: The British Hope for Albanian Migrants
Heidi Hoxha & Ramazan Dervishi On 27th September, King’s College London hosted the “ Breaking the Chains ” event, a collaboration between...
Oct 30, 20246 min read
ALSA’s "Commercial Law: Decoded" Event: A Deep Dive into the World of Commercial Law
Rose Salijevska, Majlinda Qamili and Caprice Paza On the 19th of September, we had the incredible opportunity to attend ALSA’s...
Oct 20, 20244 min read
From Attendee to Volunteer: ALSA’s Commercial Law Decoded Event
Dea Dehari As a Kosovan-Albanian student studying in the UK, I had an eye on ALSA and the amazing opportunities that they have had on...
Oct 3, 20243 min read
AI Horizons: Learning, Growth, and Innovation with ALSA
Denisa Lasku Calvin Coolidge once said, “ All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without...
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Discovering AI and Community: My Experience at ALSA’s AI Horizons Event
Gjovani Cinari My name is Gjovani Cinari, and I am a 19-year-old Albanian working as the Marketing and Business Development Coordinator...
Sep 30, 20243 min read
From A-Levels to Law Firms: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming a Solicitor in the UK
Driana Syla If you are interested in a becoming a solicitor, but you have no clue where to begin your journey, you have come to the right...
Sep 27, 20245 min read
Unleashing Potential Through AI: A Reflection on Empowering Youth with ALSA
As a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, I have always believed in the transformative power of technology and the immense...
Sep 13, 20242 min read
From a Non-target University to a $300b Asset Management firm: My Internship Experience
Andy Morina I’m sure that every finance, business management, economics student understands the unbelievably hard, and brutal process of...
Sep 4, 20243 min read
Moving Out for University as a Kosovar Albanian Girl
Trina Ukaj It’s been almost a week since the end of results day. We are closing in on the time for people to decide what they want to do...
Aug 23, 20246 min read
From Albania to the UK and Back: A Journey of Growth and Giving Back
Dirseo Pasha Studying abroad is a life-changing experience that shapes your academic, professional, and personal development. My journey...
Aug 20, 20243 min read
My Placement Year as an SEN Teaching Assistant
Esmeralda Sinanaj Graduating in BSc Psychology and being able to take a placement year during my course, has been such a beneficial...
Aug 20, 20242 min read
'Day in the life' of a Pharmacy Dispenser
I am a third- year Psychology student at Goldsmiths University of London, who works part time at a pharmacy as a dispenser. I’ve been...
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Happy 4th Birthday ALSA!
As always, another ALSA event with great success! With good food, people, and a buzzing atmosphere, ALSA’s birthday picnic was a great...
Jul 20, 20242 min read
ALSA Youth Empowerment Summit: Agim's POV
Celebrating Heritage and Ambition: The ALSA Youth Empowerment Summit With the large online buzz surrounding the ALSA summit, I was eager...
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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