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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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Dec 26, 20243 min read
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...
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Dec 24, 20246 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...
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Dec 1, 20244 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...
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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...
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Nov 25, 20243 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...
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Nov 24, 20246 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. ...
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Oct 30, 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...
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Oct 20, 20244 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...
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Oct 3, 20243 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...
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Oct 3, 20242 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...
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Sep 30, 20243 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...
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Sep 27, 20245 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...
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Sep 13, 20242 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...
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Sep 4, 20243 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...
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Aug 23, 20246 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...
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Aug 20, 20243 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...
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Aug 20, 20242 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...
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Jul 21, 20243 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...
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Jul 20, 20242 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...
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Jul 15, 20243 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...
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