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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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My Journey: From Emigration to Opportunities
By Senad Kurtaj Growing up as the son of Albanian immigrants who fled the country in the 1990s to seek refuge in Italy, I always knew...
Feb 11, 20243 min read
My Exchange Abroad – Copenhagen
By Heidi Mustafa Last year, I was lucky enough to spend a year abroad studying at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. I am currently...
Feb 11, 20245 min read
How to Avoid Feeling Down During this Winter Season?
By Oltian Bullatovci Image taken from: https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Major_depressive_disorder_with_seasonal_pattern Have you felt gloomy...
Feb 1, 20244 min read
From the Ottomans to communism to London. The interests of the diaspora and the challenges that need to be overcome
When I think of freedom, the first thing that comes to mind is the Freedom of Movement, because I (like everyone in the Albanian...
Jan 26, 20243 min read
Unveiling the Layers of Advocacy: KAYAV's Impactful Event on Domestic Violence and Mental Health
By Sara Bokrugji As a fortunate attendee of an event organised by KAYAV, my experience delved into the heart of a crucial issue –...
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Shpresa Programme Celebration: Unveiling Stories of Triumph and Unity on Albanian Independence Day
By Arijeta Reka Albanian Independence Day took on a new dimension this year as the ALSA team had the privilege of attending the Shpresa...
Dec 29, 20231 min read
Navigating The Legal World Event - My Experience
By Tiona Shabani Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Navigating the Legal World Networking event hosted by ALSA at one of...
Dec 26, 20232 min read
ALSA at the British Kosovar Chambers of Commerce Gala 2023
By Arisa Reka Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a gala hosted by the British Kosovar Chambers of Commerce, held at the gorgeous...
Dec 23, 20232 min read
To the Bar
by Lidia Beqiraj My first interest in advocacy was not sparked when I was 5 years old, nor was it when I was 10 or even 18. I did not...
Dec 10, 20234 min read
You are where you belong.
By Oltian Bullatovci The title can be open to many different meanings and interpretations, both with positive and negative connotations....
Nov 19, 20233 min read
Exploring Career Opportunities and Gaining Experience as a Pharmacy Student in the UK
By Meglis Xhika Pharmacy is a rapidly evolving field and having a pharmacy degree can give you a wide range of career opportunities,...
Mar 20, 20234 min read
My Journey From Germany to the UK and The Creation of The ‘Albanian Community in the Midlands’.
Enxhi's story is one shared by many. What makes it special is her desire to come back to her community to make a difference!
Jul 24, 20223 min read
An international PhD student in Cancer Medicine and Oxford offer-holder
By Donika Klenja I was born and raised in a small neighbourhood in Diber, North Macedonia, where people would say that life doesn’t...
Jan 27, 20225 min read
Marketing, Leadership and a Five Year Plan
By Daniel Nikolla When I first heard about the idea to form ALSA UK, I was genuinely excited! I feel that this is a fantastic platform...
Jan 27, 20222 min read
A lawyer in the making...in-between countries, cultures, and education systems!
By Annamaria A lawyer in the making...in-between countries, cultures, and education systems! Having a clear idea of who you are from a...
Sep 2, 20214 min read
From a Scientist to a Economist
By Fiorella Boda My name is Fiorella and I am currently studying Economics. Originally, I am Albanian, however I was born in Italy and...
Sep 2, 20212 min read
“One Day, In Retrospect, The Years of Struggle Will Strike You as the Most Beautiful.”
– Sigmund Freud By Arsim Ahmedi I got hooked on the idea of studying in the UK as an ambitious undergraduate student. I came to the UK to...
Sep 2, 20213 min read
Full time studying and part time working – An International Student’s Experience
By Adela Lasku Stepping into adulthood and taking over new responsibilities can be scary and doing so in a whole new country by yourself...
Sep 2, 20214 min read
Studying Medicine Abroad. An honest review.
As long as you do thorough research beforehand and make sure that you get the required credentials...‘The world is your oyster'.
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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