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Honouring the Life and Legacy of Luljeta ‘Luli’ Nuzi
Diar Bala Luljeta, or Luli as those who felt her radiating energy called her, dedicated her life to empowering refugees and migrants....
5 days ago6 min read
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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Personal and Professional Development
Oltiona Rashica Emotional intelligence is one of the most important qualities a person can develop. It’s the ability to understand and...
Apr 34 min read
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"Keep on Rolling with the Flow": Gap Years, Changing Courses and Figuring Life Out
Annabella "Somehow on and on I go, I keep on rollin’ with the flow." – Charlie Rich Throughout my life I have always had a life plan. A...
Mar 276 min read
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EmpowerHer: CEO Edition, Christina’s Experience at the ALSA UK Event
Christina I recently attended an event held by ALSA UK in the heart of London. The atmosphere was friendly and very inviting from the...
Mar 115 min read
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“Why Would You Choose a Language Degree?” The Value of Language Degrees and How They Are Misconceived
Ersa Lasku As the opportunity to study a language at university arose, I had to ask myself how this degree could be used in the future...
Feb 104 min read
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A Leap of Faith: Changing Paths from Medicine to Tech
Genta Hasani As someone who is very meticulous and not at all spontaneous, the decision to apply for a degree which knew nothing about...
Feb 54 min read
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Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship: Giving Back to Kosova
Algert Dobra When I decided to study International Development at KCL, the largest motivating factor for me was the desire to one day...
Feb 24 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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